STATEMENT BY LGBTQI+ ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF

IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF A ROBUST BUILD BACK BETTER LAW

Released by: Family Equality, Center for LGBTQ Economic Advancement & Research, CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers, Equality California, the Equality Federation, FORGE, Inc., GLSEN, the Hispanic Federation, the Modern Military Association of America, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund, Oasis Legal Services, and Silver State Equality

Today the White House released its Build Back Better framework…

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Media Contact:  Denise Spivak, CEO 

CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers 

Phone: 954-765-6024 

Email: Denise@lgbtcenters.org 

CenterLink Submits Amicus Letter in Support of California LGBTQ Elders Case

 

Ft. Lauderdale - Today CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers along with the undersigned [California LGBTQ] organizations submitted this letter in support of the petition for review of the decision in Taking Offense v. State of California.

Review of this decision is necessary to ensure the health…

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Get #VoteReady For November 2nd 

When people think of voting they often think of participating in the presidential election. However city, county, and state elections, as well as congressional races are just as important. These races are often determined by just a few votes. 

You have the power to decide on the quality of life you want for yourself and future generations. Voting is your chance to stand up for the issues you care about like public transportation, LGBTQ equality, and funding in local schools…

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LGBTQ+ People Need Federal Nondiscrimination Protections 

Did you know that people who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation? 

We must have consistent and explicit anti-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.  Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. We've made it easy for you.  Click here to…

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The U.S. Supreme Court has just issued its opinion in the Fulton v Philadelphia case. 

The Court issued a narrow ruling against the City for preventing a Catholic social services agency from participating in a foster care program due to the organization’s discrimination against same-sex couples.  This was based on specific language in the City of Philadelphia’s contract that authorized individualized exemptions for a provider, and the court’s decision did not create a broad license to discriminate on the…

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Happy Pride! 

We're celebrating by staying focused on passing federal nondiscrimination protections. Because what better way to commemorate Pride than by fully protecting all Americans from discrimination? 

Pride month is our biggest opportunity yet to engage the LGBTQ community and allies in helping to get this critical legislation passed, which is why we’re asking you to contact your Senators and tell them to VOTE YES TO EQUALITY! 

The urgency here is real. Discrimination is still commonplace for LGBTQ…

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Tell Your Senators To Support Equality For ALL Americans

For many LGBTQ+ Americans, discrimination is still common. And fifty percent of LGBTQ+ people live in the 29 states that lack comprehensive statewide laws explicitly prohibiting discrimination. 

Federal nondiscrimination protections would ensure that EVERYONE can live, work, and access public spaces free from discrimination, no matter what state they call home. Tell your Senators to pass this legislation today. We've made it easy with prewritten…

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It's #EqualityTime for LGBTQ+ Americans

Did you know that half of all LGBTQ+ Americans live in the 29 states where there are still no comprehensive nondiscrimination protections? 

The patchwork of laws across the country leaves LGBTQ+ people vulnerable to situations such as a lesbian couple being refused service at a restaurant, a car service declining to pick up a group of gay friends, a same-sex family being denied assistance by a lawyer or bank, or a transgender person getting kicked out of a government…

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Media Contact:  Denise Spivak, CEO 

CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers 

Phone: 954-765-6024 

Email: Denise@lgbtcenters.org

 

Equality Act Passes in House with Strong Bipartisan Support 

Senators Must Now Prioritize LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections 

 

Ft. Lauderdale - CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers applauds the U.S. House of Representatives’ quick passage today of the Equality Act, a landmark federal law that would protect LGBTQ Americans in virtually all areas of daily life. 

The bill…

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  TELL YOUR SENATORS TO VOTE YES ON FEDERAL NONDISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS

Discrimination is still commonplace for LGBTQ+ Americans, and over half of all LGBTQ+ people live in states with no comprehensive protections. Comprehensive legislation would ensure that all LGBTQ+ Americans can live, work, and access public spaces free from discrimination, no matter what state they call home. 

The nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute recently found that national support for nondiscrimination protections is…

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