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Conservatives Against Discrimination is a coalition of conservative Americans who believe lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people should be protected from discrimination. This coalition provides resources and opportunities for conservatives from all walks of life who support LGBTQ nondiscrimination laws.

 

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Are you a conservative against discrimination? Add your name to join the fight against anti-LGBTQ discrimination.

Why Conservatives Oppose Discrimination:

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Basic American Values

As proud conservatives, we believe every American should have the freedom to work hard, earn a living, and contribute to communities. Those aren’t just conservative values — they’re American values.

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The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule teaches us to treat others the way we want to be treated — with dignity and respect. That’s why we support freedom and opportunity for all Americans, including our LGBTQ neighbors and their families.

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Discrimination is Bad For Business

Business leaders across the nation agree: Discrimination is bad for business. Our economy — and our nation — is at its best when all people are free to work hard and prosper in their daily lives.

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How Conservatives Are Standing Against Discrimination

Conservatives Respond to Equality Act Senate Hearing

By Communications Team • March 17, 2021, 2:23 pm Opponents of LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections are spreading misinformation. Thankfully, numerous Republican and conservative voices are stepping up to set the record straight. Carlos Curbelo, former U.S. Congressman: "Safeguarding religious freedom is not at odds with protecting gay and transgender people from discrimination in their daily lives..."

Why Conservatives Support Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Americans

By Communications Team • March 1, 2021, 9:58 am Standing against discrimination is consistent with the conservative values of individual freedom and hard work.

Conservative Coalition Applauds Bipartisan Support for Federal LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Laws

By Lola Olateju • February 26, 2021, 3:26 pm Momentum for LGBTQ equality is at a record-high. More than eight in 10 Americans favor a federal LGBTQ nondiscrimination law, including 68 percent of Republicans.
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Conservatives in the News

North Dakota’s GOP governor criticizes his party’s anti-LGBT resolution

The Hill • July 24, 2020

On L.G.B.T.Q. Rights, a Gulf Between Trump and Many Republican Voters

The New York Times • June 17, 2020

Key GOP senators have no qualms with Supreme Court’s decision to ban LGBTQ discrimination in the workplace

CNN • June 15, 2020

I’m a Texan and a Republican, and That is Exactly Why I’m Urging the Supreme Court to Protect LGBTQ Americans

Newsweek • November 19, 2019

Lawmakers Mull Civil Rights Protections for LGBTQ Community

The Intelligencer • July 29, 2019
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Meet the Co-Chairs of Conservatives Against Discrimination

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is the former Congresswoman from Florida's 27th district. She served in the United States Congress from 1989 until 2019. She is also a Fellow at the University of Miami and a columnist at the Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald.

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Trey Grayson is the former Secretary of State of Kentucky. He is a member at Frost Brown and Todd and is a principal in the firm's public affairs affiliate, CivicPoint.

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"We do not have a belief in my way of looking at religion that says we have to discriminate against anybody. ... What the New Testament teaches us is that Jesus reached out to those who were considered the outcasts, the ones that did not conform to the religious societies' view of the world."

Governor Nathan Deal (R-Ga.)

"I don’t believe [anti-transgender legislation is] necessary. There’s not one instance that I’m aware of. When we look at our situation, we’re not hearing of anybody’s religious liberties that are being violated, and we’re again not hearing any citizens that are being violated in terms of freedoms."

Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley (R-S.C.)

"You ought to treat everybody fairly and give everybody a chance to serve. Any American who wants to serve our country and is able to meet those standards should have the opportunity to do so."

Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.)

Voices of Conservatives Against Discrimination

When every American is given the opportunity to work hard and earn a living, our state and nation will succeed. People shouldn't be judged simply because of who they are – but rather for the skills, the commitment, and the character they bring to the table. No more, no less. That's what so many conservatives from across the country believe. Read some of their stories here:

Colorado Conservative Rallies Support for Protecting LGBTQ People from Discrimination

Mario Nicolais • Denver, CO

Conservative Woman in Florida Recounts Facing Employment Discrimination Just After Coming Out as Transgender

Erin Dotten • Broward County, FL

Pennsylvania Republican Encourages Fellow Conservatives to Speak Out for LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections

Chad Hussein • Lansdale, PA

Drawing on Conservative Activism and Faith Background, Pennsylvania Man Pushes Toward LGBTQ Nondiscrimination

Randy Orso • Hawley, PA

Conservative Community Leader in Georgia Recounts His Journey Toward Supporting LGBTQ Nondiscrimination

Awet Eyasu • Clarkston, GA

Coast Guard Veteran and Conservative Wants Americans to Unite Around Shared Goals

Zander Keig, LCSW • Jacksonville, FL
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