Movements Forward and Back

Marjorie Rowland’s story is remarkable in some ways and not at all in other ways. It is remarkable because her case made it all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court; there, Justice Brennan’s dissent laid the foundation for so many other cases advocating civil rights for LGBTQ people. Rowland’s case helped set precedent, which is crucial in the path toward legal protection. Rowland was courageous in suing the district that, according to the trial court, discriminated against her by not renewing her contract. She was relentless in pursuing justice in spite of receiving threatening calls at home and