LGBT Rights

An "Infamous" Hurdle to Equality

Submitted by ACLU of Nevada on August 17, 2011

In the past few decades, the LGBT community has made great strides in its attempts to achieve equality. The military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy has been repealed, gay marriage has been legalized in several states, and more and more people are rallying against discrimination against LGBT individuals. One area, however, has been ignored during all of these changes, and that area is the statutory rape and seduction laws that are still on the books in several states.

Rebecca Gasca Recognized as a Front-Line LGBT Hero

July 18, 2011

Rebecca Gasca, the ACLU of Nevada's Legislative and Policy Director, has been named a Northern Nevada LGBT Heroes in the 2011 Pride Guide. Rebecca is the ACLU of Nevada's primary lobbyist at the legislature. She is on the ground in Carson City fighting for liberty and equality every single day of the 120 day session.

Protecting the Rights of Transgender Prison Inmates

June 21, 2011

On June 15, 2011, the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada sent a letter to the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) and the Nevada Attorney General informing them of various issued raised by transgender prison inmates.

Nevada Senate Approves Expanding ENDA

May 12, 2011

On Tuesday, May 11, the Nevada Senate approved AB221, a bill that would outlaw workplace discrimination against LGBT individuals in Nevada. The bill passed the Senate in a close vote of 11 to 10, and on April 18 passed the Assembly 29 to 13.

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