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Marriage Rights Won’t Save Gays From Being Fired in Most States
Greg Stohr
An activist flies a 'marriage pride flag' outside the U.S. Supreme Court January 9, 2015 in Washington, DC.
Photo by Alex Wong/Getty ImagesSame-sex couples across the U.S. may soon have the legal right to marry. In 28 states, their employer will still have the legal right to fire them.
Even as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares for arguments this month on legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, gays in much of the country lack the anti-discrimination protections that apply to racial minorities and women.
