Hardy interns observe key lesbian/gay rights case

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National Organization for Women interns attended the hearing of Romer v. Evans, the first major case about lesbian and gay rights that has been heard in the high court in years. Romer v. Evans was based on a ballot measure in Colorado that bans any group from lobbying for change for its own behalf. The case challenges the conservative views of the state on lesbian and gay issues. Despite the excitement in the atmosphere, however, no person was confident enough to guess the court's decision.

Sex discrimination

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Supreme Court victory protects lesbian/gay rights

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The ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court on the Romer vs Evans is a big victory for lesbian and gay activists. The high court rejected the anti-lesbian and gay amendment to Colorado's constitution that was enacted in 1992 through a ballot measure. With this civil rights breakthrough, gay and lesbian activists have turned their attention to attacks against same-sex marriage. The ruling also immediately had a positive impact on similar measures in other states.

Laws, regulations and rules, Homosexuality, Civil rights, Lesbianism

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A salute to NOW's first Washington, D.C., interns

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Jennifer Hipp and Kee MacFarland were first interns at the National Organization for Women (NOW) in Washington D.C. They started their internship at NOW in 1972. One of their primary tasks as interns was to promote the NOW. Hipp moved on to become the first president of the West Virginia NOW chapter and established several chapters in the state, while MacFarland became an expert in child sexual abuse.

Officials and employees, Practice, National Organization for Women, Interns (Legislation), Legislative interns, Hipp, Jennifer, MacFarland, Kee

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