From the Stonewall riots to today, New York has long been at the center of the fight for equality and opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community.
In the last weeks, LGBTQ+ rights were codified by the Supreme Court so that all Americans have the rights long enshrined in New York’s discrimination protection.
Just a few days before the Supreme Court ruling, the federal government passed a repugnant rule that rolled back healthcare nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people. But in New York, discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation is illegal — period.
Normally, June marks the month that New Yorkers all across the State come together and celebrate Pride. Because of COVID-19, these celebrations will look different – but it is still a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, the work we have done together, and the victories we have won.
Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, New York has led the way.
√ Required that everyone, regardless of gender identity, be protected under the State's Human Right Law.
√ Strengthened health care and insurance regulations to protect transgender New Yorkers.
√ Committed to making New York the first state in the nation to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
√ Banned the deplorable practice of conversion therapy.
Despite these major steps in our state, we are still seeing a coordinated attack aimed at bringing us back to the days of hate and discrimination. But we must keep moving forward towards equality for all.
And during a time of so much violence against the transgender community in particular, our message is simple: we will not stop fighting to ensure equal protections for every New Yorker.
Ever Upward,
Team Cuomo
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