Washington, DC, May 20, 2016—Two new proposed laws in South Carolina—one to discriminate against transgender people (S. 1306) and the other to roll back abortion rights (H. 3114)—are being condemned as a “draconian combo” by the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund. “These proposed laws are clearly a draconian combo, designed to both advance discrimination…
Read MoreStatement on new guidance from Departments of Education and Justice on treatment of transgender students
Washington, DC, May 13, 2016 — Today, the Obama administration issued guidance directing public schools to allow transgender students to use bathrooms matching their gender identity. The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund issued the following statement: “This is a big day for the transgender community. It means that the Department of Education’s Office of…
Read MoreFederal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student’s Rights
Court’s Decision Could Impact North Carolina’s HB 2, but Would Leave Much of the Law in Place Charlotte, North Carolina, April 21, 2016—The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is applauding this week’s historic ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit that under Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Governor’s Executive Order Criticized by LGBTQ Advocates
Raleigh, NC, April 12, 2016–Today, North Carolina Governor McCrory signed an executive order in response to the controversial anti-LGBTQ law, HB2. “Governor McCrory’s executive order today is too little too late. It is like trying to solve a massive life threatening injury with a small band-aid that doesn’t come close to covering the wound. Complete…
Read MoreNational LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund Responds to Governor McCrory’s Executive Order 93
Washington, DC April 12, 2016: North Carolina Governor McCrory has signed an executive order in response to the controversial anti-LGBTQ HB2. “Governor McCrory’s executive order today is too little too late. It is like trying to solve a massive life threatening injury with a small band-aid that doesn’t come close to covering the wound. Complete…
Read MoreStatement from Task Force Action Fund on newly signed anti-LGBTQ Mississippi Law
Washington, DC April 5, 2016—Today, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has signed HB 1523 into law. “In signing this bill, Governor Bryant is sending a clear message: that Mississippi is not a welcoming place for LGBTQ people, that in MS LGBTQ people will be treated differently than everyone else and will not be protected by the law….
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