Gay rights bills before congress

Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Cicilline, say they know they have work to do. Subject Site, Civil Rights in America To live freely and participate in society is a right many take for granted. The Equality Act expands on the Civil Rights Act to include protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Bruning , F. The bill was sponsored by 43 Democrats, 2 Independents, and 1 Republican. The group says the GOP narrative on transgender athletes is a distraction from more important issues, including pay inequity and the harassment and abuse of female athletes. Public Religion Research Institute. ISSN

The Economist. Bielakowski Obama supported legalizing same-sex marriage when he first ran for the Illinois State Senate in