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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.

Craig
Commentary
Rep. Angie Craig: The Equality Act Is Personal for Me

The first lesbian mom and wife to serve in Congress explains how the pro-LGBTQ+ legislation will benefit all women.

February 27 2021 12:49 PM
Penny Young Nance
Politics
New Anti-LGBTQ+ Coalition Calls Equality Act a Threat to Children

The Promise to America's Children has many far-right groups and activists as supporters, including Penny Young Nance (pictured) of Concerned Women for America.

February 26 2021 3:16 PM
Diaz
Politics
Two Republicans Backed Equality Act in 2019, Rejected It in 2021

Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Elise Stefanik voted against the pro-LGBTQ+ bill two years after embracing it.

February 26 2021 2:23 PM
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Politics
House Passes Equality Act; Now on to Senate

The comprehensive civil rights bill would ban anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in many aspects of life nationwide.

February 25 2021 5:04 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Politics
Antigay Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Equality Act Protects Pedophiles

The congresswoman and conspiracy theorist vehemently opposes legislation that would protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in housing, work, and more. 

February 24 2021 1:32 PM
Rainbow flag
Politics
Equality Act Reintroduced in U.S. House; Vote Next Week

The bill would ban anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination nationwide in employment, housing, public accommodations, and more.

February 18 2021 2:40 PM
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Politics
U.S. House to Vote on Equality Act Next Week, Majority Leader Says

The act, which would ban anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and more, is a priority of President Joe Biden.

February 16 2021 5:47 PM
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