Marlean Ames
Marlean Ames is an Ohio woman who has brought a significant case before the U.S. Supreme Court, alleging discrimination based on her heterosexuality while employed at the Ohio Department of Youth Services. Her claim stems from her belief that she faced a demotion and pay cut while less-qualified LGBT colleagues were promoted, challenging the legal standards of discrimination as outlined in the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 208,440 | $21,000,000 | 13,224$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,839 | $2,700,000 | 1,147$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 33,734 | $1,400,000 | 1,010$ |
| Finland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 11,616 | $272,000 | 570$ |
| Totals | 5 | 451,184,158 | 282,629 | $25,372,000 | 15,951$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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United States:
Marlean Ames is a heterosexual woman who claimed she was discriminated against for job promotions in favor of gay candidates.
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Finland:
Marlean Ames claims she was denied a promotion and demoted because she is heterosexual.
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Spain:
Marlean Ames is a heterosexual woman who filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Youth Services.
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United Kingdom:
Marlean Ames alleged she was discriminated against at her job because she is heterosexual.
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United States:
Marlean Ames started working for Ohio’s state government in 2004 and steadily rose through the ranks at the Department of Youth Services.
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United Kingdom:
Marlean Ames alleged she was discriminated against at her job because she is heterosexual.
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Spain:
Marlean Ames is a heterosexual woman who sued the Ohio Department of Youth Services for discrimination.
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United States:
Marlean Ames is the woman at the center of the case, arguing she was discriminated against because of her heterosexuality.
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