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Equality Act

The Equality Act of 2015 is a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate that if passed would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include protections that ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex in the areas of employment, housing, public education, federal funding, and credit.

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Democrats reintroduce Equality Act as Trump escalates war on LGBTQ+ community

A Plea for the Equality Act From the Mom of a Trans Daughter

Knowing your child faces legal discrimination is a silent agony for many parents.

Senate Candidate Rev. Warnock on 'Religious Freedom' and LGBTQ+ Rights

The fallacy of "religious freedom" as a thinly veiled means to codify anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry demonstrates the need for the Equality Act and lawmakers who'll stand up for it.

Trans Teen Stars in Equality Act Hearing, Lindsey Graham Gets Schooled

Stella Keating testified eloquently in favor of the LGBTQ+ rights bill, while Alphonso David stood up to the South Carolina senator's distortions.

Joe Biden declares that Equal Rights Amendment is ‘law of the land’ in new announcement

The outgoing president announced that he believes the 28th Amendment to the Constitution guides American law.

Did the Respect for Marriage Act Displace the Equality Act?

A longtime LGBTQ+ activist contemplates whether perfection really is the enemy of progress.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination Persists in the U.S.: Congressional Report

"The fight for equality in this country will not be over until we address all of these disparities and create true equity for the LGBTQ+ community," says U.S. Rep. David Cicilline.

Liz Cheney Ousted from Congress, Leaves Mixed Record on LGBTQ+ Issues

Cheney lost Tuesday's Republican primary for the U.S. House seat from Wyoming to a Trump-backed candidate.

GLAAD Finds Sharp Rise in Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Americans

The findings are disturbing but not surprising, given anti-LGBTQ+ activity in state legislatures.

Why Passing the ERA Is as Critical to LGBTQ+ Folks as the Equality Act

Fifty years ago today, Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment, which could help shore up rights for queer people along with current legislation.

More Than 500 U.S. Companies Support Passage of Equality Act

New members of HRC's Business Coalition for the Equality Act include Edward Jones, REI, Honeywell, McDonald's, Harley-Davidson, and more.

Kyrsten Sinema Gets More Heat Over Her Support for Filibuster

More than 50 Arizona LGBTQ+ activists and allies call on the Human Rights Campaign to urge Sinema to back filibuster reform so that key legislation can move forward.

Aiyana’s Chances Are Slim, But Congress Can Save Her

While Congress waffles on the Equality Act, LGBTQ+ youth suffer.

President Biden's Pride Proclamation Highlights Anti-Trans Violence

Exclusive: Biden officially proclaimed June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, calling for action on the Equality Act and against deadly transphobia.

How People Living With HIV Can Benefit From the Equality Act

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Equality Act

Knowing your child faces legal discrimination is a silent agony for many parents.

The fallacy of "religious freedom" as a thinly veiled means to codify anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry demonstrates the need for the Equality Act and lawmakers who'll stand up for it.

Stella Keating testified eloquently in favor of the LGBTQ+ rights bill, while Alphonso David stood up to the South Carolina senator's distortions.

The outgoing president announced that he believes the 28th Amendment to the Constitution guides American law.

A longtime LGBTQ+ activist contemplates whether perfection really is the enemy of progress.

"The fight for equality in this country will not be over until we address all of these disparities and create true equity for the LGBTQ+ community," says U.S. Rep. David Cicilline.

Cheney lost Tuesday's Republican primary for the U.S. House seat from Wyoming to a Trump-backed candidate.

The findings are disturbing but not surprising, given anti-LGBTQ+ activity in state legislatures.

Fifty years ago today, Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment, which could help shore up rights for queer people along with current legislation.

New members of HRC's Business Coalition for the Equality Act include Edward Jones, REI, Honeywell, McDonald's, Harley-Davidson, and more.

More than 50 Arizona LGBTQ+ activists and allies call on the Human Rights Campaign to urge Sinema to back filibuster reform so that key legislation can move forward.

While Congress waffles on the Equality Act, LGBTQ+ youth suffer.

Exclusive: Biden officially proclaimed June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, calling for action on the Equality Act and against deadly transphobia.