Equality Act Adopted in U. S. House! Senate Vote Coming–Act Now! On Thursday February 25, the U. S. House of Representatives adopted the Equality Act (H.R. 5) on a vote of 224-206, including three Republicans.  However, passage in the Senate faces an uphill battle. The Senate needs 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. This is separate from other state legislative efforts to amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to protect rights of people based on their sexual orientation or gender identify. Call or email your U. S. Senators  Take action this week by contacting your Senators by email or phone to support passage of The Equality Act. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow supported the Equality Act last year. Thank them, in advance, for their support. Ask your […]

 Urge Our U.S. Senators to Be Champions To Promote YES Votes on the Equality Act (Both are Equality Act Co-sponsors)  Senator Debbie Stabenow: 1-202-224-4822 & Senator Gary Peters: 1-202-224-6221 BACKGROUND  On May 17th the U.S. House voted 236 – 173 to adopt the Equality Act. Eight Republicans joined all House Democrats in support HR 5, a comprehensive bill that would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people based on housing, employment, public accommodations, jury service, federal funding and education.  ADOPTION OF THIS BILL IS A HISTORIC MILESTONE! This was the first time this bill was reported out of committee after it was first introduced in 2015. Thanks to all who called their U.S. Representatives to support this legislation.  […]