#don zarda

[politijohn]

This is Aimee Stephens. In 2013, she was fired for being trans. She, alongside Don Zarda, and Gerald Bostock filed a discrimination lawsuit against their employers. Their case made its way to the Supreme Court. In the middle of the lawsuit, Aimee passed away at age 59. But today, the Supreme Court ruled in her favor. As of today, discrimination against LGBTQ people is illegal.

Although Aimee didn’t live to see the ruling, her story and struggle are the reason why we can celebrate today’s victory. I especially hope all the queer terfs recognize who got us here.

[prideguy]

Court to rule on bias against gay, transgender employees |

Court to rule on bias against gay, transgender employees |

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WASHINGTON (TNS) — The Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for a landmark civil rights decision next year on whether gay, lesbian and transgender employees are protected nationwide from being fired or not hired under the federal law that bars sex discrimination in the workplace.

After weeks of internal debate, the high…

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