Carey: GOP Debate “Revealing”

WASHINGTON, DC, August 7, 2015– The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is making the following statement regarding last night’s GOP presidential debate. “Last night’s GOP debate revealed how the opponents of equality view the LGBTQ community, people who support access to reproductive health services, people who demand an end to racism and our millions…

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Restoring the Voting Rights Act

The landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act has played a pivotal role in making our democracy fairer for everyone. However, in 2013 the Supreme Court in its controversial Shelby County v. Holder ruling struck down core components of the act. Yet, from Roanoke to Ferguson, our nation clearly needs the protections of the act more than…

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Restoring the Voting Rights Act

National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund Joins Congress in Introducing Equality Act

Washington, DC, July 23, 2015—Today, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund joined members of Congress at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol to introduce the Equality Act. Led by Senator Merkley and Congressman Cicilline, and co-sponsored by 40 Senators and over 150 Representatives, the landmark legislation seeks to secure strong and explicit protections…

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One for All – The Equality Act

One comprehensive non-discrimination law for ALL LGBTQ people, the Equality Act Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision on marriage equality. It was huge, historic and life-changing for same-sex couples and their families and for the millions of people who believe in the power of love. Of course, marriage equality isn’t…

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Historic LGBTQ Non-discrimination Legislation to be Introduced by Congress

Washington, DC, July 21, 2015—Congress has announced a plan to introduce new comprehensive LGBTQ non-discrimination legislation. The Equality Act seeks to secure strong and explicit protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in employment, housing, education, public services and spaces, public funding, credit, and jury service. The bill comes on the heels…

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