Economy
Why Employment Protections Must Be the Next Step for LGBTQ Americans
After 40 years of efforts, there is still no federal law protecting queer and trans workers from job discrimination. This failure is keeping those communities in poverty.
Last Friday, The U.S. Supreme Court made same-sex marriage equality the law of the land. And though political leaders in several states are vowing to fight the decision, the ruling is a victory for gay and lesbian couples all over the country who want to marry.
Marriage has certainly has been the most professionally marketed and best-funded battle for LGBTQ rights, and the one heterosexual allies have been most willing to get on board with—possibly because the legal and social benefits of marriage are understandable and relatable. But within the queer-rights movement, the issue has been somewhat of an attention hog.