And, as we confront the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights across the country, let us remember that we are in this together.” As Pride Month comes to a close, let us remember that pride is, and has always been, patriotic. The LGBTQ+ movement is an expression of our love of our country and is rooted in an unwavering belief in the promise of freedom, equality, and justice. Vice President Harris said: “Pride Month is about celebrating those whose shoulders we stand on for their work to advance civil rights, and an opportunity to recommit ourselves to the fight for equal rights. The program featured a performance from Tony award-winning nonbinary actor Alex Newell who sang Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” More than 32 states and territories were represented among attendees including state and national LGBTQ leaders across government, politics, entertainment, the private sector, non-profit and advocacy, and other celebrities and social media talent. Speakers included Vice President Harris, Second Gentleman Emhoff and GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. The event was emceed by RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 winner and trangender advocate Sasha Colby. Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Emhoff host Pride Month reception with GLAAD to fight for LGBTQ acceptance and equality.Taking to Twitter, Harris said: “During Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQI+ community, the promise of our country, and the heroes upon whose shoulders we stand as we continue the fight for equality.” Vice President Harris honors LGBTQ community.
I urge Congress to swiftly send this legislation to my desk.” That is why we must pass the Equality Act, which will enshrine civil rights protections for LGBTQI+ Americans in federal law and strengthen public accommodations protections for all Americans.
Our work to advance equal rights for everyone will continue. When one group’s dignity and equality are threatened, the promise of our democracy is threatened and we all suffer.
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And we will accelerate our march towards full equality for every American.
We will also work with states across the country to fight back against attempts to roll back civil rights protections that could follow this ruling. My administration remains committed to working with our federal enforcement agencies to rigorously enforce federal laws that protect Americans from discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation. More broadly, today’s decision weakens long-standing laws that protect all Americans against discrimination in public accommodations – including people of color, people with disabilities, people of faith, and women. President Biden: “I’m deeply concerned that the decision could invite more discrimination against LGBTQI+ Americans. Elenis favored a web designer who wished to deny her services to same-sex couples despite not having been asked to do so.
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