Monthly Archives: April 2012
The Lesbian Agenda
by Mary Griggs I attended the Louisiana Rally Against the War on Women today in Baton Rouge and was impressed by the speakers who addressed many facets of women’s rights–from violence against women and victim blaming to reproductive choices; from … Continue reading
Thanks and Outrage!
Yesterday in the House Education committee room the Stop Bullying Louisiana Coalition, of which Forum For Equality is a proud member of, filled the room with educators, disability and LGBT advocates, school counselors, parents, students, bullied victims, social workers and … Continue reading
Killing Bad Bills: How to Stop the Bad Bills from Progressing in the State Legislature
Forum For Equality Managing Director Sarah Jane Brady will be presenting the following workshop at the Louisiana Queer Conference on April 21 at Coates Hall at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Killing Bad Bills: How to Stop the Bad Bills … Continue reading
Stop Louisiana Legislation from Codifying Discrimination
SB 217 will violate Louisiana’s Home Rule Charter and directly impact protections for LGBT persons in this state. This bill seeks to invalidate as well as restrict cities, parishes and agencies, like the State Department of Education, from enacting ordinances … Continue reading
