LGBTQ Equality Act Advances With All Republicans Voting Against It
The House Judiciary Committee today approved the Equality Act, a wide-ranging bill banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, moving it to the full House, where a vote is expected to be scheduled soon. The historic 22-10 committee vote, marking the first time the measure has advanced, went…
Same-Sex Borrowers 73 Percent More Likely to Be Denied Mortgage, Study Finds
Despite being “less risky overall,” same-sex borrowers are less likely to get a mortgage. When they are approved, they face higher interest. Gay borrowers are more likely to be denied mortgage loans, and those that do get approved pay higher interest rates and fees, according to a new study from…