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Jun 24, 2021 · By Dan Avery. Today, 70 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage. But on June 24, 2011, when the New York Legislature passed the state’s marriage equality measure, only 46 percent did,...
- Dan Avery
Jun 26, 2019 · While serving as a city supervisor, he introduced legislation to protect the gay community, including a gay rights ordinance in 1978 to ban discrimination against LGBTQ in housing or...
Jun 16, 2021 · LGBTQ advocates fear this language would give doctors legal cover to discriminate against members of their community. Supporters say that's not true.
Feb 2, 2021 · State Department's 1st openly gay spokesperson sends signal to the world, advocates say. But his appointment must be followed by action to protect LGBT rights, they say.
Jun 26, 2020 · Justices ruled that it's illegal to fire someone because they're gay, lesbian or transgender. Around the country people are celebrating the 2015 marriage decision in their own ways.
Aug 18, 2016 · Matt’s most recent work at the ACLU has focused on racial justice, voting rights, immigrants’ rights, and justice for people living with disabilities. He’s made major contributions in those fields, but what he’s best known for is his advocacy for LGBT rights. It’s hard to explain just how big a deal Matt has been in the LGBT rights world.
The passing of the ballot garners national attention from gay-rights supporters across the U.S. Prop 8 inspires the NOH8 campaign, a photo project that uses celebrities to promote marriage...
