Thousands have taken to the streets to express their anger over racism and police violence. Some of the demonstrations have turned violent, prompting the activation of the National Guard in at least 21 states.
US: Abortion protesters sue Gov. Whitmer for alleged violation of her stay-at-home order
Abortion foes filed a federal lawsuit alleging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order to stay home to slow coronavirus spread violates their right to protest outside of abortion clinics. One of the plaintiffs, Andrew Belanger, said he was cited March 31 by Detroit police while he preached outside of Scotsdale Women’s Center. He said he was holding a pro-life sign and kept a distance from others.
US: HRC Releases Annual State Equality Index Ratings
HRC Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 6th annual State Equality Index (SEI), a comprehensive report detailing statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ people and their families and assessing how well states are protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination.
US: Sex and HIV Education
US: With STDs Rising, Advocates Hope State Legislators Will Fix Harmful Sex Ed Laws
US: Rapper says he bought Hell, Michigan, turned it into 'Gay Hell'
US: Faith-based adoption agency sues after Michigan settlement
US: How the Catholic 'alt-right' aims to purge LGBTQ members from the church
US: Congress Rejects Anti-LGBT Adoption Amendment
US: Adoption and foster care laws, state by state
Foster care non-discrimination laws protect LGBT foster parents from discrimination by foster care agencies and officials. Some states permits state-licensed child welfare agencies to refuse to place and provide services to children and families, including LGBT people and same-sex couples, if doing so conflicts with their religious beliefs.