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Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt signed an Amici Brief urging the Supreme Court to take the position that discrimination based on one’s sexual orientation or gender identity, often attributed in LGBTQ stereotyping, are not protected by Title VII, or Sex...

However, the non-binary designation will only be available as an option after the Illinois Secretary of State implements a new driver’s license and identification card issuance system Under legislation approved Friday by Gov. Pritzker, individuals in Illinois will be able...

As anti-equality forces are striving to turn back the clock on non-discrimination protections across the country, Illinois' foundational civil rights law will now protect more workers from discrimination because of legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, said Equality Illinois,...

Partnering With Purina to Help Keep Pets In Their Loving Homes Join Saint Louis Effort for AIDS in raising a glass at Thirst for Life. The annual fundraising event is hitting the streets once again on Thursday, August 29th, 2019....

Under a measure approved by Gov. Pritzker, Illinois will now protect LGBTQ Illinoisans from discrimination in jury service, according to Equality Illinois, the state’s civil rights organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Illinoisans. “Serving on a jury...

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Under a law signed Friday by Gov. JB Pritzker, Illinois is the first state to designate older adults living with HIV and the third state to identify LGBTQ older adults as populations of "greatest social need" for...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, on Friday, signed into law significant legislation ensuring students in Illinois public schools will learn about the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in state and national history. The Inclusive Curriculum Bill – House...

The LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office, has condemned Memphis-based radio talk show host Thaddeus Matthews for homophobic comments and false accusations targeting Memphis City Council candidate Davin Clemons. Clemons would...

Equality Federation’s Annual Leadership Conference Welcomes 200+ Attendees LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Equality Federation and Fairness Campaign will co-host the 22nd annual Equality Federation Leadership Conference in Louisville this week. Held July 17-20, 2019, the conference is the premier...

Raoul & 21 AGs File Brief in Cases Involving Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, have filed an...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. —The Human Rights Campaign St. Louis will present the Missouri Historical Society (MHS) with the Advocate for Equality Award at their annual St. Louis Dinner & Auction to take place on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the...

CHICAGO , Ill. — Before joining the 49th annual Chicago Pride Parade, on Sunday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order to ensure schools statewide have the tools to be affirming and inclusive for transgender, nonbinary and gender nonconforming students. ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The 14th annual Art of PAWS will return to The Grand Ballroom at Gallery 1014 on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. to celebrate local art, music and cuisine - all for...

This week marks the culmination of LGBTQIA+ Pride festivities in St. Louis. With festivals taking place Downtown and in Tower Grove Park over the weekend, another St. Louis neighborhood will kick off the celebration on Friday night. In the Soulard...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Iconic rainbow lighting will return to The Civil Courts building downtown to mark the 40th anniversary St. Louis PrideFest, and more importantly, the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising which LGBTQIA+ Pride celebrations worldwide commemorate. A...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - At a press conference held in Room 200 at City Hall, on Tuesday, St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson and Pride St. Louis announced that uniformed police officers will now be allowed to march in the St....

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued an executive order, on Monday, stating that the rainbow flag will be flown above the state Capitol for the first time in state history to honor LGBTQ pride month. Pritzker, a Democrat,...

After Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Reproductive Health Act into law, NARAL Pro-Choice America President Ilyse Hogue issued the following statement in response: “Today Illinois took critical steps to ensure the safety and well-being of women and families in...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - St. Louis Black Pride, EDURAIN and The Serenity Strategy Network will be hosting the Business-A-Thon, on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the World Community Center (438 North Skinker Blvd., 63130) from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. ...

However, the non-binary designation would only be available as an option after the Illinois Secretary of State implements a new driver’s license and identification card issuance system SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois would allow individuals to select a non-binary gender marker...