On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars employment discrimination against gay and transgender people. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the opinion for the 6-3 majority, declaring
"An employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender defies the law."
The outcome, the 6-3 majority, and the author of decision were all surprises. But looking beyond the surprise, Bostock vs. Clayton County will stand as a landmark decision for
The gay and transgender communities should be rightfully proud of this milestone achievement,
As with most issues, Trump is out of step. Although the white evangelical core of his
Speaking of Trump’s base, they are furious that Justice Neil Gorsuch did not live up to their expectations that he would adhere to the principles of the Federalist Society. Erick Erickson, a
All those evangelicals who sided with Trump in 2016 to protect them from the cultural currents, just found their excuse to stay home in 2020 thanks to Trump’s Supreme Court picks.
In two other “wins” for the Democratic agenda,