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Dear John,

Have you heard the news?!?! Just a few hours ago, the Supreme Court announced a historic ruling that ensures LGBTQ workers cannot be fired because of who they are. Amid continued pain over racial injustice in this country, a global pandemic, and unrelenting attacks by this administration on our fundamental rights, I’m desperate for some good news—and I’m happy to say that the Supreme Court has delivered (just in time for Pride month too)!

Back in October the court heard the cases of Aimee Stephens, Gerald Bostock, and Don Zarda. Aimee was fired by her employer after coming out as trans, and Gerald and Don were fired for being gay. Today the Supreme Court made it clear that what happened to them was not just wrong—it was illegal.

With this ruling, the Court has held that Title VII, the law that protects us from discrimination in the workplace, explicitly does protect against discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation. This is a huge win for working people.

But just as no one should be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation or gender identity at work, they also shouldn’t face this discrimination at school, or from landlords, or in public spaces. That’s why we need Congress to pass the Equality Act—landmark legislation that would explicitly provide these protections. The House of Representatives passed the bill last year, and now it’s time to pressure the Senate to do the same.

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No one should face discrimination simply because of who they are.


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Today’s decision is personal for me. I used to live and work in a state that had no protections for LGBTQ workers. Thankfully, I never lost my job. But I was careful to keep my identity secret at work, fearing the possibility of a homophobic employer who could fire me without repercussions. Today’s ruling means that no one has to experience that fear or hide who they are ever again—and passing the Equality Act will create even stronger protections. [[link removed]]
Sadly, neither Aimee or Don lived to see the results of their cases. While I am heartbroken that they never saw justice in their lifetimes, I’m so grateful for their bravery, their tenacity, and their fight to make the world safer for all of us.

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It’s fitting that we received this amazing win during Pride month. Though my Pride celebrations are going to look a bit different this year, I will be making sure to celebrate Aimee, Gerald and Don along with all those who have fought for LGBTQ liberation.

In solidarity and pride,

Erin Longbottom
Senior Manager of Campaign and Digital Strategies
National Women's Law Center
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