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Dear Friend,
It’s National Coming Out Day! Coming out has been a continual process for
me as a cisgendered bisexual mom. I know I’m not alone in this, because so
many of my loved ones who are LGBTQ+ tell me that the experience has been
similar for them. Coming out in order to live openly as someone who is
LGBTQ+ isn’t something you do once, or even once a year. For some people
it is an everyday experience because we live in a world that assumes you
aren’t queer unless and until you declare it. And for many more… well,
they have not yet felt like they are able to or are safe enough to come
out for fear of discrimination, prejudice, and even violence. National
Coming Out Day is a day that celebrates self-love, the importance of being
able to live authentically, and moving the dial toward a world where
everyone is safe and not discriminated against in any way.
We’re celebrating this National Coming Out Day by asking Congress to pass
the Equality Act to ensure that LGBTQ+ people are protected against
discrimination in housing, credit, education, health care, and employment.
The Equality Act would also clarify and strengthen anti-discrimination
laws for all people to ensure no one experiences discrimination out in
public at places like restaurants, hotels, theaters, doctors' offices, and
more. [ [link removed] ]
[1]Quick signature: Tell Congress to pass the Equality Act! *When you
click, you’ll automatically sign on if we already have your information.
What’s the deal? Passage of the Equality Act is a crucial step to protect
LGBTQ+ people from discrimination and in fulfilling our nation’s
commitment to the civil and human rights of all people. Right now, there
is a patchwork of different state laws with varying degrees of protection
against discrimination, and in some states they are even going backwards
and making it easier to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people. [ [link removed] ] In
addition, the U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering several
anti-LGBTQ+ cases that would roll-back civil rights protections for LGBTQ+
people, so it is imperative for Congress to act NOW! [ [link removed] ]
It is crucial for Congress to pass the Equality Act because your civil
rights should not depend on who you are or your zip code. The bill
contains comprehensive anti-discrimination protections that LGBTQ+ people
(and all people) deserve. It would also strengthen current civil rights
laws for everyone to ensure that anti-discrimination protections are in
effect in public spaces and critically needed services like housing,
transportation, and financial services.
Discrimination not only threatens the basic economic security of
individuals, but it has adverse effects on the mental and physical health
of those who experience it. [ [link removed] ] The Equality Act would protect LGBTQ+
students who are especially vulnerable and are the targets of misgendering
and harassment. These protections will be lifesaving for LGBTQ+ youth. [ [link removed] ]
One study found that 54% of students who were out or perceived as
transgender in K–12 were verbally harassed, and 24% were physically
attacked. [ [link removed] ]
[2]Add your name! No one should face discrimination because of who they
are or who they love!
When you click, you’ll automatically sign on to our petition that reads:
Dear Congress,
We urge you to support and pass the Equality Act immediately! With some
states ramping up attacks on the rights of LGBTQ+ people, especially
transgender youth, the need for Congressional action is critical.
The Equality Act would expand federal civil rights protections for LGBTQ+
people and prevent discrimination in employment, housing, credit, jury
service, and federally funded programs, including health care. In
addition, it would protect LGBTQ+ people in public spaces and critically
needed services like transportation and financial services. Most
importantly, the Equality Act will save lives by protecting LGBTQ+ youth
from harassment, discrimination, and violence.
No one should face discrimination because of who they are or who they
love. Please pass the Equality Act now!
[3]Don’t forget to sign on! Tell Congress to pass the Equality Act NOW!
The more people who speak out, the bigger our impact. Please take a moment
to share our action link with your friends and family:
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Together we are a powerful voice for equality.
- Felicia, Ruby, Maggie, Ruth, Elyssa, Donna, Katrina, Kristin and the
whole MomsRising / MamásConPoder team
[1] Center for American Progress, [5]What You Need To Know About the
Equality Act
[2] Center for American Progress, [6]The 2022 Legislative Landscape for
LGBTQI+ Rights
[3] Outsmart, [ [link removed] ]Supreme Court Considering Multiple Anti-LGBTQ Cases
[4] National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,
[ [link removed] ]“Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations”
[5] The Trevor Project, [ [link removed] ]National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
[6] Melinda Mangin, et al, [ [link removed] ]Editors’ Introduction: Toward Trans Studies
in K–12 Education
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