1995 In Gay Rights

May 25 - In '' Egan V. Canada '' the Supreme Court Of Canada rules that Sexual Orientation is a prohibited ground of discrimination under section 15 of the Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms , a part of the constitution. Section 15 does not explicitly list sexual orientation, but is designed to permit the addition of new grounds by the courts. The ruling will have a wide impact since section 15 applies to all laws, including human rights laws that prohibit Discrimination by all employers, landlords, service providers and governments.

October

October 10 - United States Supreme Court hears opening arguments in Romer V. Evans , the case that would eventually overturn Colorado 's Amendment 2 , which banned gay rights laws in the state.

November

November 7 - Australia 's Christian Coalition says it will fight Gay Rights advances in the upcoming elections.

November 15 - The Florida Baptist state convention votes to begin a boycott of the Walt Disney Company after the firm extends Domestic Partner Health Benefits to employees.

December

December 29 - KOAA-TV in Colorado Springs, Colorado pulls talks shows by Jenny Jones and Carnie Wilson off the air because they include homosexuals as guests.

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