Equality Act to Be Voted on This Week! ACT NOW!
By MUUSJN on Monday, February 22nd, 2021
Equality Act to Be Voted on This Coming Week! Act Now!
On Thursday February 18, the Equality Act (H.R. 5) was introduced to provide enduring non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people in all aspects of life, including housing, credit, education, federally funded programs, public spaces, and jury service. A vote is expected as early as this coming week! All of Michigan Democratic Representatives were co-sponsors of this bill.
Why do we need it? Despite improved federal laws, discrimination continues to be a problem for LGBTQ+ people across the country. Nearly two-thirds of LGBTQ+ Americans report having experienced discrimination in their everyday lives. In 27 states, LGBTQ+ people are at risk of being fired, refused housing, denied a home loan, or being turned away from a business because of who they are.
Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network (MUUSJN) has joined countless faith-based organizations and many national, regional, and local LGBTQ+ centers across the nation to support passing the Equality Act. The nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute found that national support for the Equality Act is around 83%! This is the strongest level of support the bill has ever seen.
Call or email your U. S. Representative and Senators
- Take action today by contacting your U. S. Representative and Senators by email or phone to support passage of The Equality Act. Just a few clicks will get it done.
- If you are a minister or connected to a faith organization, add your name HERE to a the growing list of faith-based people and organizations that support this legislation.
- Post the linked graphics on your Web site and/or Facebook pages to show your support:https://www.lgbtmap.org/image/2021-report-infographic-equality-act.pngEquality Act Clipart
- Attend a workshop to learn more about talking to your legislators about LGBTQ+ rights, on Monday, March 8th at 3pm EST. Click Here to Register for the “Script, Schedule and Speak” Training.
- Inclusive Justice and Freedom for All Americans is looking for additional voices who are willing to meet with their representatives and/or share their stories publicly (either with a media outlet or on the Faces of Freedom site.) Click HERE for a Digital Media Kit for your reference to assist you with forming your comments. They also have a media team to help you craft your words. Email Randy Block or Sharon Pedersen if you want to participate.
For more information, contact Sharon Pedersen, MUUSJN Welcoming and LGBTQ+ Justice Organizer, sspedersen@sbcglobal.net, 517-740-2629.
Thank you to OutCenter of Southwest Michigan, Inclusive Justice, and HRC for content information for this Action Alert.
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