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Voting Laws May Prove Discriminatory In 2012 Election

The Attorney General, Eric Holder Jr., has vowed to use the full weight of his department to ensure the new electoral laws are not discriminatory.

Gay Seniors Fear Housing Discrimination

There is no denying the population is aging. Recent studies show that many gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender seniors fear discrimination, disrespect or worse by health care workers and residents of elder housing facilities.

Town in PA bans sexual orientation based discrimination

The Susquehanna Township in PA has now banned discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

PA liquor board pulls Date Rape Advertisement

A Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board advertisement has been pulled from public view after critics found that it blamed women for being victims. The advertisement was intended to warn young people about the relationship between excess drinking and rape.

Rick Santorum states that he would ‘Invalidate’ Gay Marriages

Rick Santorum, the Republican presidential candidate, recently spoke about his support for a federal ban on gay marriage. He stated that any current legal same sex marriages should be invalidated under a constitutional amendment.

New U.S. Fact Sheet Warns of Job Retaliation for Complaints

CARLE PLACE, NY (Jan. xxx, 2012) — A new fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division offers information about the prohibition of retaliating against any employee who has filed a complaint or cooperated in an investigation, according to lawyers at Leeds, Morelli & Brown PC, the Long Island law firm. [...]

Men claiming Sex Discrimination against Playboy

It was reported that a group of men were not allowed to enter a Playboy party at the Playboy Mansion unless paying for an entry fee when it was observed that women were admitted for free. The men are now suing Playboy for sex discrimination.

EEOC Disability Lawsuit Against Bank of America

In Chicago, Illinois, the Bank of America Corporation was charged with violating federal law. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit, the bank failed to accommodate a legally blind data entry worker and then fired him after one day’s work because of his disability.

Lawsuit Against Baluchi’s Indian Restaurant For ‘Tip Discrimination’

Baluchi’s Indian restaurant in Queens, NY, has been sued by two South Asian customers over tip discrimination. The two plaintiffs claim that they were told they had to pay an 18% tip at the Indian restaurant.

Religious Discrimination Claimed Against Veterans Affairs Officials

In Houston, TX, a lawsuit has accused Veterans Affairs officials of religious discrimination. The lawsuit was filed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars District 4, the American Legion Post 586 and the National Memorial Ladies. The lawsuit alleges the Houston National Cemetery for banning religious words such as “God” or “Jesus” and banning prayers at soldiers’ funerals.