‘Long time coming’: Supreme Court ruling strengthens protections for LGBTQ+ workers
By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer
June 23, 2020
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act — which protects workers from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex and national origin — now extends to sexual orientation and gender identity.
PQP offers community, safe space to LGBTQ+ staff
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Pitt Queer Professionals secretary Anthony Verardi said the organization provides an important outlet for him and his peers to discuss issues plaguing the LGBTQ+ community on campus.