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2. Washington State Law Against Discrimination - Wikipedia

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   Washington State Law Against Discrimination. The Washington State Law Against Discrimination (also known as WLAD) is a set of laws (specifically, RCW 49.60) designed to protect individuals in the U.S. state of Washington from discrimination.

3. LGBTQ rights in Washington (state) - Wikipedia

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   Adoption. Same-sex couples permitted to adopt. The state of Washington is seen as one of the most progressive states in the U.S. in regard to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) rights; [1] with jurisprudence having evolved significantly since the late 20th century. Same-sex sexual activity was legalized in 1976.

4. List of anti-discrimination laws in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Twenty-fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. Lloyd–La Follette Act (1912) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. No-FEAR Act. Voting Rights Act of 1965. Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978. Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987.

5. Racial Bias in Healthcare: How Disparities Affect Communities ...

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   Racial bias fuels healthcare disparities. Unconscious bias meets algorithms. Black communities disproportionately affected. Sustainable healthcare changes. When we seek medical care, we all hope ...

6. HIV Disclosure: What Does the Law Say? - WebMD

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   Only Arkansas requires disclosure of HIV to dentists. It’s against the law for any health care provider to deny you care simply because you have HIV. They may ask you about your sexual practices ...

7. Rights for People With Mental Illness - WebMD

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   1 min read. People with mental illness are entitled to fair treatment, and they should: Be treated with respect and dignity. Have their privacy protected. Receive services appropriate for their ...

8. Weight Discrimination: Is It Illegal? What are the Impacts?

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   According to 2020 research, only one U.S. state — Michigan — currently has laws to protect people against weight discrimination. A handful of cities and towns have put anti-discrimination laws ...

9. What to Do About Discrimination Because of HIV - WebMD

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   Demand that you say whether or not you're HIV-positive. You can file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) if you have problems ...