Equality Caucus Co News Today

“This resolution is an important step in uplifting the intersex community and fighting interphobia,” out Rep. Becca Ballint said.

Democrats on the U.S. Senate panel discussed the need for the passage of legislation to protect LGBTQ from discrimination, given the rise in hate crimes against the LGBTQ community and a tide of legislation in the states aiming to curb their rights.

The chair of the committee, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, said that Congress needs to pass the Equality Act, especially after more than 500 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced

WASHINGTON — Harleigh Walker just wanted a U.S. Senate panel to understand she is a typical 16-year-old girl.

WASHINGTON — Harleigh Walker wants U.S. senators to understand she is a typical 16-year-old girl. She likes Taylor Swift. She enjoys being on her school’s debate team. And she listens

Harleigh Walker, who is transgender, wants U.S. senators to understand she is a typical 16-year-old, as she lobbies for the right to exist.

Senate Democrats would have to reach 60 votes to overcome a filibuster and pass the act. The GOP-controlled House is unlikely to bring it up.

WASHINGTON — Harleigh Walker wants U.S. senators to understand she is a typical 16-year-old girl.

WASHINGTON — Harleigh Walker wants U.S. senators to understand she is a typical 16-year-old girl.

Democrats on the U.S. Senate panel discussed the need for the passage of legislation to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination.