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Proposition 8

Aug 11
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How Supreme Court Decisions on DOMA and Prop 8 Impact Individuals, Organizations and the Diversity Conversation

By | diversity and inclusion, DOMA, inclusive culture, LGBT Inclusion, Proposition 8, same-sex marriage, Supreme Court Decision

The recent Supreme Court Decisions overturning DOMA and Prop 8 have far-reaching impact  diversity and inclusion in the workplace beyond providing federal and state benefits for same-sex married couples. These decisions also affect single LGBT and heterosexual people in those workplaces, along with LGBT  employees in states where same-sex marriage is not yet legal. In the past month, I’ve gotten…

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Jun 29
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DOMA Down, Prop 8 Out the Gate, and Voter Suppression Legalized

By | Diversity, diversity and inclusion, DOMA, gay marriage, LGBT, Proposition 8, same-sex marriage, same-sex marriage in California, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act

Earlier this week the Supreme Court struck down DOMA and said good by to Proposition 8. This was a plus for diversity and inclusion. For LGBT couples in states where same-sex marriage is legal it’s historic. They are now eligible for over 1,000 Federal benefits, including joint tax returns, and survivor spouse and child social security benefits. For lesbian and gay…

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