President Biden Calls On Members Of Senate To Pass The Equality Act
“For our LGBTQ+ Americans, let’s finally get the bipartisan Equality Act to my desk,” the President said.
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Japan’s Opposition Parties Vow To Legislate LGBTQ+ Equality Ahead Of Elections
Japan does not currently have an equality law protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination, although activists had pushed the government to pass such a law ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games.
Biden To Sign Bill Naming Pulse Nightclub A National Memorial
“In the coming days, I will sign a bill designating Pulse Nightclub as a national memorial, enshrining in law what has been true since that terrible day five years ago: Pulse Nightclub is hallowed ground.”
President Biden Issues Proclamation Recognizing June As Pride Month
“Pride is a time to recall the trials the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community has endured and to rejoice in the triumphs of trailblazing individuals who have bravely fought — and continue to fight — for full equality.”
Biden Wants Trans Youth To Know “The President Has Your Back”
“To all transgender Americans watching at home, especially young people who are so brave, I want you to know your president has your back.”
Despite Political Divisions, More Americans Support LGBTQ+ Protections Than Ever Before
“The data is clear: the vast majority of Americans support LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections no matter where they live, the party they belong to, or the church they belong to.”
Confirmation Hearing Underway For Dr. Rachel Levine’s Historic Nomination For HHS Assistant Secretary
Her historic nomination came on the same day as the House passed the Equality Act.
House Has Voted To Pass Equality Act
While the bill is expected to pass in the House, which is controlled by the Democrats, it will likely face more hurdles in the Senate, where Democrats maintain a slim majority.
President Biden Issues Statement In Support Of Equality Act
“Full equality has been denied to LGBTQ+ Americans and their families for far too long,” the President said.
The National Black Justice Coalition Issues Statement Supporting Equality Act
“The Equality Act is a bill for us all: It is designed to ensure that everyone in this country is treated with respect, dignity, and equality, regardless of who we are or how we show up in the world.”
House Likely To Vote On Equality Act Next Week
Passage of the Equality Act would provide yet another measure of protection for the LGBTQ+.
Joe Biden Vows To Sign The Equality Act In The First 100 Days If Elected
“To help achieve our vision of equality, I will make enactment of the Equality Act a top legislative priority during my first 100 days — a priority that Donald Trump opposes.”
Republican Lawmaker Proposes New LGBTQ Rights Bill
The bill is a religious alternative to the Equality Act.
Major Companies Urge The Supreme Court To Ban Discrimination Over Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity
Over 200 companies signed the brief.
The House Of Representatives Just Passed A Historic LGBTQ Protections Bill
The win was even bipartisan!
The Supreme Court Will Hear Cases About Whether LGBTQ Discrimination Is Legal In The Workplace
The three cases surround sexuality and gender identity and will be heard in the court’s next term beginning in October.
What You Need To Know About The Equality Act
The bill would prohibit discrimination in public places and in employment.
Equality Act Reintroduced in Congress
Lawmakers will meet on Tuesday to reintroduce the bipartisan Equality Act, which, if passed, would finally enshrine broad non-discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community into federal law.
HRC Issues Report Urging Next President to Stand for LGBTQ Equality Policies
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) urges our next president to enact over 70 policies that would expand federal protections for LGBTQ Americans.
President Obama Endorses Equality Act
A spokesman for the President announced yesterday that he endorses this unprecedented and necessary legislation
