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MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL CANCELS PROM RATHER THEN LET LESBIAN TAKE GIRLFRIEND
The Mississippi school district that had refused to allow a lesbian student to escort her girlfriend to a high school senior prom has decided not to host the prom at all after its decision was challenged by the ACLU.
In a statement issued late yesterday, Itawamba County school district officials said, "It is our hope that private citizens will organize an event for the juniors and seniors". "However, at this time, we feel that it is in the best interest of the Itawamba County School District, after taking into consideration the education, safety and well being of our students."
[ via Lez Get Real ] Full Story. [3/11/10]
U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SETTLES HIV DISCRIMINATION SUIT IN ALABAMA
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement in a discrimination lawsuit against Wales West RV Resort and Train and Garden Lovers Family Park in Silverhill, Alabama. In its complaint, the department said the recreational vehicle (RV) resort violated the Americans With Disabilities Act when it banned an HIV-positive child, POZ cover boy Caleb Glover, from using the park's swimming pools and showers after learning his status. The resort will pay a $10,000 civil penalty to the United States and $36,000 to the family.The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement in a discrimination lawsuit against Wales West RV Resort and Train and Garden Lovers Family Park in Silverhill, Alabama. In its complaint, the department said the recreational vehicle (RV) resort violated the Americans With Disabilities Act when it banned an HIV-positive child, POZ cover boy Caleb Glover, from using the park's swimming pools and showers after learning his status. The resort will pay a $10,000 civil penalty to the United States and $36,000 to the family. > Full Story. [1/21/10]
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