Fairness West Virginia

The renewed effort to pass The Fairness Act — a perennial legislative proposal that would outlaw discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations based on sexual preference and gender identity — comes on the heels of the latest comments on the issue from Del. John Mandt, R-Cabell, as the legislative session approaches.

The Keyser City Council voted Wednesday night to pass a local ordinance prohibiting discrimination in the workplace, housing and public places. The law outlines protections for all people, regardless of sexual orientation and gender.“This is a huge win for the people of Keyser,” said Andrew Schneider, the executive director of Fairness West Virginia, an advocacy group for gay and transgender West Virginians.

Advocates for LGBTQ rights sued West Virginia health leaders, alleging state-run plans for insurance unfairly discriminate against transgender members.

Fairness West Virginia, an advocacy group for the state’s LGBTQ+ population, held a panel for the press Tuesday morning to discuss its proposed ‘Fairness…

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A West Virginia judge has agreed to stop presiding over marriages altogether rather than officiate for same-sex couples.The West Virginia Judicial…

The Morgantown City Council passed a law last night that provides employment, housing and other protections for members of the gay, bisexual and…

Before a September 12th Parkersburg City Council meeting, LGBTQ rights advocates held a rally to let members of the council know that, despite the failure…