[[link removed]]Dear John,

This Pride Month we have a lot to celebrate. Queer pop-culture representation is
through the roof (see: Lil Nas X, Elliot Page, Demi Lovato, Pose, etc.). But we
still have some huge hurdles to address when it comes to equity. First up on the
Gay Agenda: we MUST get Congress to pass the Equality Act!

The Equality Act is a landmark piece of legislation that would protect LGBTQ
people from discrimination in employment, housing, health care, education, and
more. Even though the Stonewall Riots were almost 52 years ago, we’re STILL fighting
for our rights. 1 in 3
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discrimination in just the past year.

It is our duty to fight for our freedom. We can fight for freedom from discrimination, for us and our siblings. Tell
your Senators to pass the Equality Act NOW.
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Marsha P. Johnson, a Black drag queen and prominent figure in the Stonewall
Riots, said: “No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” We
can’t rest until we achieve safety, equity, and justice for those who face the
most discrimination, and are most marginalized by white supremacy,
transmisogyny, and heterosexism.

So we need your help. It’s past time for comprehensive nondiscrimination protections for our community.

The Equality Act is what we’ve been waiting for, and the ball is in our court. Congress works for us, is elected by us, and must represent our interests. We
can’t let them forget that.

Luckily, more than 80 percent of Americans, including a majority of Americans in
all 50 states, and majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and independents
ALREADY support LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections! So what we’re asking the
Senate to do isn’t even controversial.

It’s a no-brainer: LGBTQ people should be treated fairly across all areas of
life—we should never be evicted, denied medical care, or paid less just because
of who we are. That’s why passing the Equality Act is so important.
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We, Millenials and Gen Z, are more queer than any age group before us! 1 in 6 Gen Z adults
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make sure Congress updates our laws to help ensure that all Americans, including
LGBTQ Americans, can live free from discrimination.

Tell your Senators to support the Equality Act today.
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LFG and Happy Pride,

Ella Azoulay
Program Coordinator
Generation Progress

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