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Jun 16, 2020

The Supreme Court ruling on protections for LGBTQ workers

The Supreme Court rules Title VII protects LGBTQ people from discrimination in hiring and on the job. Plus, Chesapeake Energy, a pioneer of the shale oil and gas revolution, is reportedly readying its bankruptcy filing.

An activist holds a Pride Flag outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after the Court ruled LGBTQ people cannot be fired for their sexual orientation. — An activist holds a Pride Flag outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after the Court ruled LGBTQ people cannot be fired for their sexual orientation.
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Supreme Court ruling gives LGBTQ educators protections at public and many private schools
by Mitchell Hartman
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Religious schools are likely to be exempt from anti-discrimination protections under the new ruling.
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After Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights, activists continue push for legislation on discrimination
by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
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It is still not against the law to discriminate because of sex in places open to the public like stores or restaurants.
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The Supreme Court ruling on protections for LGBTQ workers