American Voices for Freedom
Discrimination is wrong—period. That’s why across the country, Americans are speaking out in support of protecting hardworking gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination. Business leaders, people of faith and a bipartisan coalition of supporters are joining with LGBT people and their families in agreeing that it’s time for non-discrimination protections nationwide. Read their stories below.
Discrimination from Tax Preparers Demonstrates How Discrimination Against LGBTQ People Hurts All Americas
Bailey & Samantha Brazzel • Kokomo, INAs Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Retires from Congress, We Reflect on Her Legacy of LGBTQ Inclusion within the Republican Party
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen • Miami, FLNonbinary Education Activist: “We Have to Embrace Everyone’s Authenticity”
Jamey Jesperson • New York, NYEXCLUSIVE: Entertainment Icon Lynda Carter Wonders Why Equality Isn’t Yet Law of the Land
Lynda Carter • Washington, DCQ&A: A Transgender Woman and Her Non-Transgender Colleague Discuss Big New Hampshire Victory
Emmett Soldati & Palana Belken • Somersworth, NHA Transgender Woman and Her Employer Reflect on the Impact of Employment Protections for Labor Day
South Tamworth, NHA Story Collection
During Back-to-School Season, Parents, Families and Individuals Send Support to Transgender Students
10 Stories from 10 StatesJewish Community Organizer Says Religious Support is Key to All Nondiscrimination Movements
Bennet Wilcox • Baltimore, MDOpenly Gay NCAA Wrestler Justice Horn: “Athletes Can Help Change Hearts and Minds”
Justice Horn • Aberdeen, SDSocial Worker in Massachusetts: “The World is Wide Open for My Transgender Child”
Hinda Swartz • Holden, MATransgender Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Reflects on Moving From Service to Activism
Taryn Wilson • Panama City, FLA Story Collection