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.
Mom in North Carolina: “Being Authentic is Something to Be Proud Of”
Ashley Nurkin • Charlotte, NCCalifornia Doctor Speaks Against Discrimination by Sharing Her Story as a Transgender Wife and Mother
Dana Pizzuti • Scotts Valley, CAOhio Business Owners on Small Business Week: “Everyone Who Enters is Part of Our Story”
Jennie Doran and Andrew Gorell • Ohio City, OHRestaurant Owners in Kansas Know the Importance of Remaining #OpenToAll
Carlos & Jaime Renteria • Wichita, KSA Story Collection
During Small Business Week, Small Business Owners Share Why They Are #OpenToAll
Small Business Owners from Across the Country Speak Out!Ohio Couple Bakes With Pride – Inclusivity is Icing on the Cake
Letha & Wendy Pugh • Columbus, OHMississippi Entrepreneur Offers Gifts With ‘A Common Thread of Love’
CeCe Garrett • Hattiesburg, MSGeorgia Woman Calls for Increased Attention to Challenges Facing LGBT Older Adults
Marsha Bond • Clarkston, GALesbian Educator Fired For Her Sexual Orientation Brings Attention to Discrimination in Ohio
Jimmie Beall • Columbus, OH“I Can Be a Voice for the Voiceless”: Michigan Woman Calls for Increased Attention to Challenges Facing LGBT Older Adults
Faith Robinson-Renner • Southfield, MIEXCLUSIVE: ‘Wonder Woman’ Director Patty Jenkins Calls for LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Nationwide
Patty Jenkins • Hollywood, CASocial Worker in Missouri on LGBTQ Protections: “We’re Talking About the Right to Exist in the World”
Kelly Storck • Webster Groves, MOA Story Collection