So, now AG Paxton and Mr. Cole, head of the Department of Health Services, have agreed to implement policies which will ensure no other gay or lesbian citizens will be denied requests to amend death certificates. The state officers say they will implement these new policies within just a couple of days. In turn, Judge
AG Reconsiders Amending Death Certificate
Well, Ken Paxton and Kirk Cole, the head of the Department of Health, reconsidered. They allowed the spouse of a gay man to amend the death certificate to list him as the spouse. It took about a day for Mr. Paxton and Mr. Cole to reconsider and do as they were were compelled to do
AG Paxton Ordered to Appear in U.S. District Court
It is not surprising that Ken Paxton is being called to appear in U.S. District Court. He gave poor legal advice to Texas’ 254 County Clerks when he suggested they could possibly ignore the Supreme Court ruling regarding gay marriage. I wrote about that inaccurate legal advice here. There is nothing wrong with sincerely
Fifth Circuit Agrees to Hear Appeal Regarding Same Sex Discrimination
The Fifth Circuit has granted an en banc hearing request concerning a same sex discrimination case. In the lower court, a jury found in favor of the employee regarding a same sex discrimination case. On appeal, the Fifth Circuit vacated the jury result and found in favor of the employer. Now, on additional appeal, the
Transgender Discrimination Protected by Title VII
Changing sex is now a protected classification in the eyes of the EEOC. In Macy v. Eric Holder, a federal employee tried to file a complaint alleging discrimination against her because of her sex – that is, her gender as related to her transgender status. The federal EEO officer refused to accept her charge.
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Discussed
Its an issue that strikes home with me. Do gays belong in the military? One law school prof discusses his view, based on the harm sometimes done by the "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy. See discussion. Having served 28 years in the Army National Guard and Army Reserve, I look at the issue through
Ft. Worth Passes Anti-Homosexual Discrimination Ordnance
Is San Antonio far behind? Ft. Worth passed a broad anti-homosexual discrimination ordnance. The ordnance applies to transgender folks, as well as to gay or lesbian persons. This ordnance only applies to the city of Ft. Worth. This ordnance was passed in response to an incident at a gay bar where the police allegedly harassed