Nyle DiMarco on the Equality Act: 'We're Tiptoeing on American Soil'

The model and activist lays out why the Equality Act must become law.

Neal Broverman

Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.

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May 18 2019 3:55 PM EST

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The Equality Act, which would federally ban anti-LGBTQ discrimination, passed the House of Representatives on Friday, heading to the Senate next.

Model and activist Nyle DiMarco recently filmed a video for the Human Rights Campaign urging the full passage of the legislation. DiMarco, who advocates for both LGBTQ and deaf causes, signed an eloquent message about the need for federal protections.

"With protection, we can live our lives without worrying about the double impact of experiencing discrimination and/or hate crimes," DiMarco signed. "But we know the government will not protect us because there is no Equality Act. We are currently tiptoeing on American soil... no one's rights should be determined by which state they live in."

Watch below.