The Detroit Free Press: on Civil Rights


Bill Schuette: Include LGBT gender identity in laws against discrimination

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission directed an agency to continue investigating complaints of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, after the state AG declared the basis for the probes to be invalid because state law does not protect LGBT people from discrimination. He said "sex" refers to the biological differences between males and females--not sexual orientation or gender identity--and only the Legislature or voters can expand the law to protect LGBT citizens.
Source: Detroit Free Press on 2018 Michigan gubernatorial race Jul 23, 2018

Donald Trump: Skipped 2019 NAACP meeting, due to "format" disagreements

President Donald Trump says he won't address the NAACP convention because of changes in the date and format of an appearance. Trump says that "I very much wanted to go" speak to the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization as members gather next week in Detroit. He says an agreed-upon date for his appearance was changed and "unfortunately, they want to do it in the form of a question and answer." Trump says he agreed to deliver a speech.

Trump often speaks about policies he says are helping African Americans, including low unemployment and sentencing reform. Several Democratic and one other Republican presidential candidate are slated to participate in an NAACP's forum on July 24, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. [The NAACP Convention voted to impeach Trump].

Source: Detroit Free Press on impeaching Trump Jul 18, 2019

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