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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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Why Conservatives Oppose Discrimination:

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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

Republican Cynthia Coffman, Former Colorado Attorney General, Shares Journey Toward Supporting LGBTQ Protections

By Adam Polaski • November 12, 2020, 9:54 am As a Republican who’s worked toward building communities where all LGBTQ people can thrive, Cynthia Coffman has had a front-row seat to how many of her fellow conservatives have journeyed toward supporting dignity and respect for all LGBTQ Americans.

Republican Lawmakers and Leaders Submit Amicus Brief to U.S. Supreme Court in Case of Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination

By Adam Polaski • September 18, 2020, 5:04 pm Dozens of current and former Republican elected officials and other conservative thought leaders even spoke directly to the justices through a “friend-of-the-court” brief making the conservative case for LGBTQ freedom.

The Supreme Court could soon implement a broad right to discriminate.

By Megan Clayton • August 20, 2020, 4:22 pm Fulton v. City of Philadelphia will impact the lives of nearly half a million foster children. Thousands of conservatives, businesses and community leaders are speaking out.

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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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