Author Archives: Lisa Keen
Employment cases at Supreme Court conference
Three important cases involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and whether it prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity are on the Supreme Court's "conference" list November 30.
Sinema wins, Cicilline and Maloney seek leadership roles
Bisexual U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema was declared the winner of the U.S. Senate seat from Arizona Monday night. She'll be part of the largest contingent of LGBT members of Congress in history.
Still some cliffhangers, but much to celebrate at mid-terms
Results are still not settled for bisexual U.S. Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema or lesbian Michigan attorney general candidate Dana Nessel and a few others, but there were many solid victories for LGBT candidates Tuesday night.
LGBT races to watch during tonight’s mid-term election
There's a lot of suspense for the LGBT community around Tuesday's mid-term elections, including races for the U.S. Senate and House, four governor seats, and a first-ever statewide ballot measure on transgender protections.
Trump nominates gay man to Ninth Circuit appeals court
President Trump this month nominated an openly gay federal prosecutor to serve on the Ninth Circuit federal appeals court. It was his first gay appeals appointment; his second gay judicial appointment.
HHS moves again to stop protections for transgender people
News broke Sunday that the Department of Health and Human Services has prepared a proposal that could jeopardize the ability of transgender people to get medical care under the Affordable Care Act. President Trump said he's just trying to "protect
Trans issue on the ballot in Massachusetts
It's been six years since an anti-LGBT ballot measure has ridden a state ballot. But there's one this year, in Massachusetts.
Kavanaugh confirmation likely to prompt shift to state courts
LGBT legal activists think the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court will likely mean a shift of strategy, focusing more on state courts than federal ones. But anti-LGBT legal activists will probably seek to escalate their
Supreme Court session could be busiest yet
The U.S. Supreme Court session that began October 1 could be one of the busiest in history on LGBT-related concerns, with cases challenging employment discrimination, religious bias versus public accommodations, and banning transgender members of the military.
LGBT groups urge caution over Kavanaugh
Calls by LGBT groups and others to delay the confirmation vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court has won at least a few days. In a story that is changing quickly, the Judiciary Committee has agreed
