“I would never put my name on any bill that targets or disparages or harms the trans or LGBTQ community” he told the Blade
They also want to stem flow of immigrants at the southern border & address the "unprecedented weaponization" of the Justice Dept. & FBI
Country’s president on May 29 signed Anti-Homosexuality Act
"Had Republicans struck funding from "the NAACP or the Urban League, [they] would -- rightfully so -- be called racist bigots"
"House Republicans backed policies to attack diversity programs that help ensure that those defending our country look like our country"
"I’ve listened as my colleagues across the aisle insert cruel, dangerous anti-LGBTQI+ provisions into our funding bills"
Also on Monday, Markey introduced a bill that would authorize federal health authorities to research barriers to gender affirming healthcare
"There are good people in the Republican conference," Balint said. "but when it comes to these issues, we have not seen any of them"
Legislators & LGBTQ advocacy groups stressed the importance of passing the Act, noting its unanimous support from Democrats in both chambers
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson, the Democrats' 3rd witness, dedicated a portion of her prepared remarks to the Equality Act
