Chapter 1: Does the LGBTQ community enjoy equal rights?

Overview: LGBTQ rights are improving around the world / Arwen Armbrecht

The LGBTQ community has political power / Ian Millhiser

LGBTQ individuals have reasons to cheer / Genny Beemyn

The LGBTQ community still suffers from injustices / David Miller

LGBTQ people post both gains and lossses in human rights worldwide / Graeme Reid

LGBTQ people are not safe in America / Douglas Quan

Chapter 2: Does the promotion of LGBTQ rights threaten the freedom of others?

Overview: Rights for LGBTQ Americans may threaten religious freedom / Emma Green

LGBTQ rights threaten some Americans / David Elcott

LGBTQ rights threaten businesses / Kristine Marsh

Business owners cannot use religion to discriminate / Zack Ford

Tolerance is needed to protect LGBTQ rights and religious freedom / Cody Cain

Chapter 3: Is same-sex marriage a human right?

Overview: Same-sex marriage highlights tension over fundamental rights / Danaya Wright

Same-sex parents should have marital rights / Tanya Washington

The state should not be involved in marriages of any kind / Stephan Kinsella

Same-sex marriage threatens the entire human rights framework / Travis Weber and L. Lin

Traditional marriage promotes the common good / Unam Sanctam Catholicam

Chapter 4: Do transgender individuals deserve special protection?

Overview: US courts debate the difference between sex equality and gender equality / Lyle Denniston

Transgender people face high rates of workplace discrimination / Crosby Burns and Jeff Krehely

Restrooms are dangerous places for transgender students / Alison Gash

Transgender students are protected by Title IX / GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders

Transgender restroom laws protect citizens / Brandon Morse

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