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LGBTQ Phoenix Gets Perfect Score on LGBTQ Inclusion for 8th Year in a Row

HRC has given Phoenix a perfect score since 2012 when the city made it unlawful to discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Alicia Barrón Alicia Barrón December 9, 2020 2:50 pm MST
Social Justice Photo by Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press
Social Justice Maricopa County Reverses Policy on Anti-Gay Adoptions

The policy was put in place by former Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery after a state law legalized gay marriage in 2015.

Associated Press Associated Press July 28, 2020 10:19 am MST
Local Photo by Sharon McCutcheon
Local Arizona Officials React to Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Protections

A 6-3 landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of LGBTQ workers being protected from job discrimination.

Alicia Barrón Alicia Barrón June 17, 2020 11:27 am MST
Healthcare person holding sign calling for LGBTQ rights in crowd outside of Supreme Court
Healthcare The Supreme Court Ruling Didn’t Fix These LGBTQ Discrimination Loopholes

Despite the Supreme Court recently strengthening LGBTQ protections in the workplace, healthcare discrimination is still possible in Arizona.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner June 17, 2020 11:18 am MST

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