Gender

Missouri House Committee to Review Bills Increasing Restrictions on Gender Expression

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House Committee on Emerging Issues is set to examine multiple pieces of legislation that could significantly impact the expression of gender identity in the state. These bills propose restrictions on gender-related accommodations in schools and workplaces, sparking debate on the boundaries of gender identity. One collection of proposed bills would require schools across Missouri to provide facilities such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms that are segregated by biological sex. Violations of this requirement could result in legal actions against schools. Similarly, another bill aims to extend this … Read more

Surgeon Awarded $15 Million in Landmark Case Exposing Gender Bias in Philadelphia Hospital

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A surgeon in Philadelphia was awarded $15 million by a federal jury on Monday after alleging that Thomas Jefferson University Hospital displayed bias against men in its investigation of sexual assault allegations. The surgeon claimed that the hospital unfairly treated him during the investigation into the alleged assault of a medical resident. The jury’s decision came after a lengthy trial, during which the surgeon presented evidence to support his claim of anti-male bias. The surgeon contended that the hospital discriminated against him based on his gender and handled the investigation differently than … Read more

Houston Independent School District Faces Lawsuit for Gender Pay Discrimination

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HOUSTON, Texas – The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has brought a lawsuit against the Houston Independent School District (HISD) for alleged violation of federal law by paying women less than men. The EEOC claims that HISD paid female senior Career & Technical Education (CTE) program specialists lower wages compared to male colleagues despite performing similar work. According to the EEOC, this discrimination has been ongoing since at least February 2019. In addition, the EEOC alleges that HISD made it more difficult for women to qualify for a higher starting salary based on … Read more

Federal Judge Strikes Down Iowa’s Gender Balance Law on Judicial Nominating Commission

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DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal judge has ruled that a decades-old Iowa law requiring gender balance on the state’s top judicial nominating commission is no longer constitutional and cannot be enforced. The law, which was implemented in the 1980s, mandates that the commission recommending candidates to fill vacancies on Iowa’s appellate courts must have an equal number of male and female members. The decision came as a result of a lawsuit filed by attorneys from the Pacific Legal Foundation challenging the law, arguing that it violated the equal protection guarantees of the 14th Amendment. … Read more