LGBTQ rights Archive
Robert E. Rains, Pennsylvania State University and Dara E. Purvis, Pennsylvania State University On April 28, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Obergefell v Hodges, challenges arising in four states (Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Michigan) to anti-same-sex marriage laws. The …
According to Advocate.com and a few other sources Smith College recently denied a female transgender student admittance to the college and returned her application and application fee. According to the article: “Calliope Wong’s application and fee were returned to her earlier this …
It is temping to view morality as some absolute fixed code, but it is important to understand that it stems from the beliefs and traditions of people as much as it shapes them. As a result, morality shifts with each generation. As such, law is mostly …
A recent case where a Colorado school banned a 1st grade transgender student from using the girl’s bathroom has brought to light the complications regarding transgender children and youth as they age in the standard school system. Particularly as it …
LGBTQ rights are coming to the forefront in other western nations besides America. The United Kingdom’s House of Commons has passed a Bill that supports same sex Marriage in England and Wales. The vote passed 400-175. Deputy Prime Minister and …
Mark Korolikowski, a long term and well liked teacher at St. Francsis Preparatory School in Queens, N.Y. was terminated in August after parents reportedly had concerns about his transgender looks in the class room, and at school events. Upon hearing the concerns one …
As a queer person there is much to be proud of as 2013 begins. Last year was an unprecedented year of progress in the LGBT rights movement, with greater LGBT visibility and support for marriage equality gaining huge momentum. And …
LGBTQ right are constantly under attack. Personally, I feel like the current debates on gay marriage are an echo of the Civil Rights era. This can seen in the action’s of one particular social worker. Paul McNulty, a licensedIllinois social …
