By Tricia Boucher
Protest Planned After Judge Rules Kenne McFadden’s Death Not a Crime
White cis man pushes trans woman of color into the shallow San Antonio River, does not help her, and she drowns. He is not prosecuted. Protest planned for Tuesday, March 13th in San Antonio.
Texas Teacher Placed on Leave After Making Plea for LGBT Inclusion
Stacy Bailey, elementary teacher in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, has been placed on administrative leave after sending an email to school administrators requesting that they consider the addition of inclusive language in district policy. She was not given a reason for being put on leave.
Religion can’t be used to justify workplace discrimination, court rules
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously overturned a lower court ruling, making it clear that employers must comply with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, even if it goes against their religious beliefs.
