Well -- it’s 2021, and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is still legal under federal law.

LGBTQ+ people still disproportionately feel the impact of things like student debt, lack of access to affordable health care, and systemic discrimination. In fact, anti-trans legislation has swept through state legislatures across the country [[link removed]], expressly aimed at preventing children from participating in school sports or receiving health care that affirm their gender.

We are at a crossroads: we must pass the Equality Act, a historic piece of legislation that would finally affirm the LGBTQ+ community, and give folks full and explicit federal protection from discrimination .

Things might seem bleak, but let us be clear: this year has also given us so much hope . In the past year we’ve seen an incredible influx of bold and progressive LGBTQ+ leaders, like Mondaire Jones and Richie Torres who became America’s first openly gay Black Congressmen:
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As the LGBTQ+ community gains more representation within the halls of power, the fight for liberation remains an uphill battle. So, even as Pride Month is coming to a close, your activism cannot. Here are some ways to fight for equity alongside us:

→ Read more about the landmark piece of LGBTQ+ equality legislation, the Equality Act:
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→ Tell your Senator we need the Equality Act. Discrimination should not be legal. Period:
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→ Sign the petition to fix our broken senate, and get the Equality Act passed by eliminating the filibuster:
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Together, we can fight to make sure everyone in America has a fair shot at the life they deserve. We are so excited to see that happen.

In solidarity --

The PeopleGreater Team



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