“When you have a minority group who are targeted by hate crimes and violence, it is the duty of the government and elected officials to step up and show respect to that community,” Stevenson said.
Freedom Oklahoma
Chicken-Fried News: Finally, freedom
Freedom Oklahoma is celebrating the end of Sally Kern’s term in the Oklahoma Legislature with a fundraiser.
Chicken-Fried News: Last gasps
Oklahoma Legislature refused to advance 27 discriminatory bills on the docket this session.
Cover Story: Community fights legislation that could damage business, youth, schools, state
“A lot of these bills are not written by local lawmakers,” Stevenson said.
City council passes anti-discrimination housing measures
New housing measures protect citizens against discrimination because of sexual orientation, disability, age and familial status.
Human Rights Commission scores for LGBT equality in Norman, but questions rise in OKC
“We look forward to the state of Oklahoma seeing what is happening and passing protections for all Oklahomans,” he said.
Commentary: Still a lot to fight for
June is LGBT Pride month. For most, this means giant parties, parades, festivals and rainbows for the entire world to see. But as pride becomes more mainstream and integrated into popular culture, it is important to remember that in 2015, Pride will be historic. Any day now, the Supreme Court of the United States is […]
Chicken-Fried News: LGB-Thank you!
Oklahoma’s legislators are finally cutting LGBT people some slack.
Two of the state’s largest advocacy organizations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights have merged under a new name.
Two of the state’s largest advocacy organizations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights have merged under a new name.
