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Nondiscrimination against LGBT individuals isn't just the law – it helps organizations succeed

  • Written by George B. Cunningham, Professor of Sport Management and Sr. Assistant Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies, Texas A&M University
imageSupporters of LGBT rights protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta

The Supreme Court ruled on June 15 that an employer who fires an individual for being gay or transgender violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In other words, discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals is...

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