John,

We emailed you last month about the hateful "Don't Say Gay" bill pushed by Florida Republicans. This legislation (which aims to silence discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in schools) has now passed the Florida Senate, and is about to be signed into law.

15 other states are considering similar legislation. We have to put a stop to the legislative attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, and a critical first step is to pass the Equality Act.

So I renew my call for the Senate to do what is right, ditch the filibuster, and pass legislation that will grant federal civil rights protections to LBGTQ+ Americans. Please join me and add your name today →

Thank you,

Marie

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We need to stop the wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Sign on to support the Equality Act →

John, a "Don't Say Gay" bill is moving through the Florida state legislature. It would stop school districts from encouraging classroom discussion around sexual orientation or gender identity.

This is an unnecessary, bigoted, homophobic attack on LGBTQ+ students and their families. It's an attempt to erase who people are during the formative years of their lives.

Florida's bill is the latest in a wave of discriminatory laws that have been introduced across the country -- over 250 bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community were brought up in 2021.

We can't sit back and let Republicans legislate hatred at the state level. Marie proudly voted for the Equality Act (which would guarantee federal civil rights protections to anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+) -- now, we need the Senate to follow the House's lead.

Will you add your name to support the Equality Act? We need 5,000 signatures to show that we're not backing down until the Senate acts.

Thanks so much,

Team Marie