Pass the LGBT Equality Act
Target: Senators
Everyone should have the right to live their lives freely without fearing the loss of their jobs, their homes, and the ability to ask for help because of who they are.
In 30 states, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Americans lack basic legal protections, putting them at risk of discrimination that jeopardizes their safety, their families, and their lives.
Federal law does not consistently provide non-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation or gender identity. These identities are equally integral to us as people as our race, color, national origin, disability, and religion.
The Equality Act would provide consistent and explicit non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people across key areas of life, including employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federally funded programs, and jury service.
The Equality Act would amend existing civil rights laws to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics. It also amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination in public spaces and services and federally funded programs on the basis of sex. And, it would expand the public spaces and services covered in current law to include retail stores, services such as banks and legal services, and transportation services.
Momentum is on our side. A historic vote passed the Equality Act in the House. Now we’re calling on the Senate to do the same.
Two-thirds of LGBTQ Americans experience discrimination in their daily lives. By strengthening our civil rights laws, we are making sure that no one is discriminated against simply for who they are. Everyone should be able to live freely without fear.
Tell your Senators: Pass the LGBT Equality Act
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National Queer Asian Pacific Islander American Alliance (NQAPIA)
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Everyone should have the right to live their lives freely without fearing the loss of their jobs, their homes, and the ability to ask for help because of who they are.
In 30 states, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Americans lack basic legal protections, putting them at risk of discrimination that jeopardizes their safety, their families, and their lives.
Federal law does not consistently provide non-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation or gender identity. These identities are equally integral to us as people as our race, color, national origin, disability, and religion.
The Equality Act would provide consistent and explicit non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people across key areas of life, including employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federally funded programs, and jury service.
The Equality Act would amend existing civil rights laws to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics. It also amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination in public spaces and services and federally funded programs on the basis of sex. And, it would expand the public spaces and services covered in current law to include retail stores, services such as banks and legal services, and transportation services.
Two-thirds of LGBTQ Americans experience discrimination in their daily lives. By strengthening our civil rights laws, we are making sure that no one is discriminated against simply for who they are. Everyone should be able to live freely without fear.
Please pass the LGBT Equality Act
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