Jack, there are currently no federal laws that explicitly protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination. Because of that, the GOP has been allowed to pass an alarming number of state-level bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
Sign the petition to Congress: Outlaw discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. Pass the Equality Act.
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This wave of discrimination is more than just a step backward–it threatens the principles of freedom, equality, and justice that we hold dear. It's a clear, undeniable attempt to marginalize and devalue LGBTQ+ individuals and deny them the fundamental rights that many of us take for granted.
The Equality Act, federal legislation that explicitly affirms LGBTQ+ civil rights, can change this. It can provide a shield against discriminatory attacks and ensure that all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, are granted the freedom and equality everyone deserves.
Sign the petition to Congress: Guarantee freedoms to all RIGHT NOW – pass the Equality Act.
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Thanks for all you do,
Mayra Souza, Daily Kos
P.S. Below is an email we sent out earlier demanding Congress pass the Equality Act:
Jack, civil liberties and human rights must be protected for EVERYONE.
That is why it is imperative Congress enact federal legislation to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community explicitly. The Equality Act represents our best opportunity to cement these protections into law.
Sign the petition to Congress: Outlaw discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. Pass the Equality Act.
SIGN THE PETITION
Currently, no federal laws directly protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination. This allows bigotry to go unchecked and hinders our progress toward a more equitable society. It means that, depending on where someone lives, an individual's access to education, housing, healthcare, and more can be limited based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Equality Act is crucial legislation designed to affirm and safeguard LGBTQ+ civil rights unequivocally. Congress must protect our rights immediately by passing this vital legislation.
Sign the petition to Congress: Outlaw discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. Pass the Equality Act.
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Thanks for all you do,
Erin Tulley, Daily Kos
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