Blog Posts News Clips Press Releases Support LGBTQ Non-Discrimination at Amazon.com Click here to choose Freedom for All Americans as a recipient on Amazon Smile – when you shop, Amazon donates.
Visit Amazon & Support FFAA
CONNECT

How Conservatives Are Standing Against Discrimination

Across the country, there is strong bipartisan support for protecting LGBTQ Americans from discrimination. Conservatives are lending their voices in unique ways – take a look at updates from conservative Americans taking action on LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination.

More Conservatives Against Discrimination
Blog Post

Rick and Ashton Colby of Ohio Share Their Story

Ashton Colby shares the story of coming out to his father Rick as a transgender man.
Blog Post Press Release

Growing Number of Conservatives Support Federal LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections

Nancy Brinker, Ana Navarro-Cárdenas, Cynthia Coffman, and Yvonne Dean Bailey join Conservatives Against Discrimination Leadership Council. The Council now includes 16 current and former elected officials and conservative thought leaders pushing for nondiscrimination protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Blog Post

Conservatives Respond to Equality Act Senate Hearing

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..."
Blog Post Resource

Why Conservatives Support Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Americans

Standing against discrimination is consistent with the conservative values of individual freedom and hard work.
Blog Post Press Release

Conservative Coalition Applauds Bipartisan Support for Federal LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Laws

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.
Blog Post Press Release

Conservatives Against Discrimination Applauds President Biden’s Order Rescinding Transgender Military Ban

President Joe Biden issued an executive order revoking President Donald Trump’s policy banning transgender Americans from serving in the U.S. military. The ban drew widespread condemnation from prominent Republicans, including Senators and members of Congress
Blog Post

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

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.
Blog Post

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

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.
Blog Post

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

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.
Blog Post

A historic decision just came down from the Supreme Court. Here’s what it means for LGBTQ freedom:

This is big. It’s a watershed moment for our community, and for our nation’s continued drive toward freedom. But we still need to finish the job of protecting every LGBTQ American from discrimination.
Blog Post

(Not) Losing My Religion: People of Faith Advocating for LGBTQ Nondiscrimination

People of all faith backgrounds are opening their hearts and minds to their LGBTQ friends, and standing firmly in favor of comprehensive nondiscrimination protections. 
Blog Post

FFAA’s New Year’s Resolution: Continue the Fight For Nondiscrimination Protections in the Next Decade

As we approach the new year, how do we keep the momentum going towards our ultimate goal of securing nondiscrimination protections for all LGBTQ people, in all areas of life, in every state across the country? Here’s a list of FFAA’s New Year’s Resolutions – ways to help move us forward in 2020:   
Blog Post

Former Texas House Speaker Shares How His Republican Values Motivate His Support for LGBTQ Dignity

"As a lifelong Republican, I believe all Americans should have the opportunity to work and the freedom to go about their daily lives without the fear of discrimination."
Blog Post Story

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

“You don’t have to agree with someone to support their rights,” Awet said. “It’s not conservative or liberal to support LGBTQ rights. It’s just the right thing to do.”
Blog Post Story

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

"Regardless of our political differences or social differences or socioeconomic differences, we have lots of things that unite all of us. I get that politics come into play and impact trans people, but I wish there was a way for us to come together and at least talk."
Blog Post

Conservatives Against Discrimination: Stand Up for LGBTQ Protections This 4th of July

We love Independence Day because it’s a reminder of so many of the values that define who we are as Americans, including freedom and individual liberty.
Blog Post

Executive Orders: Kasich, Snyder, and DeWine Take Action

The bipartisan momentum for LGBTQ nondiscrimination is undeniable, and Republican lawmakers are taking action to protect their LGBTQ constituents from discrimination.
Blog Post

Republican Governor Chris Sununu Signs Transgender Protections into Law in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed protections for transgender people into law this year, expressing strong support and speaking out in favor of transgender rights.
Blog Post

Tracking Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s Change of Heart on Transgender Protections

Massachusetts’ Republican Governor Charlie Baker went on a personal journey from opposing transgender rights to full support, even making a personal donation to the campaign working to uphold those protections at the ballot.
Blog Post

How Conservative Lawmakers in Massachusetts Became Supporters of Transgender Dignity

Just as we saw with efforts to win marriage equality, everyday Americans from all political backgrounds are moved to support transgender nondiscrimination measures by opportunities to become more familiar with transgender people.
Blog Post

Transgender Women Make Their Case For Inclusion at Annual CPAC Gathering

A group of conservative transgender women speak about why they attended the annual CPAC gathering, and how they hope to educate conservatives about issues concerning the LGBTQ community.
Blog Post

Montel Williams Narrates New Video About LGBTQ Supreme Court Case in #OpenToAll Campaign

"As a conservative, I believe in personal freedom and limited government. As a black American, I know how it feels to face discrimination because of who you are."
Blog Post

Colorado’s Republican Attorney General Defends LGBTQ Non-Discrimination in Brief to Supreme Court

"Nondiscrimination is not a Democratic or Republican value — it’s about freedom and opportunity for all and the right of all families to work hard and care for themselves."
Blog Post

South Carolina Governor: No Need for Anti-Transgender Restroom Restrictions Law

Governor McMaster is the latest Republican in a long line of Republican Governors to condemn bills that restrict transgender people from using the restroom.
Blog Post

As Wyoming Lawmakers Withdraw Bill, Republican Governor Dissuades Focus on Anti-LGBT Legislation

Wyoming Equality, the statewide organization that worked to defeat the bill, posted to Facebook shortly after: "You did it! Thanks to your calls, your letters, your outcry, HB 135 is dead. But the fight isn't over, we need you more than ever to fight these bills and support the good ones."
Blog Post

South Dakota Governor Latest Republican Leader to Dismiss Need for Anti-Transgender Legislation

Republican Gov. Dennis Daugaard of South Dakota said there is no need to revive last year’s ill-fated legislation to ban transgender individuals from using the restroom that matches their gender identity.
Blog Post

Republican Governor in Massachusetts Will Vote to Preserve Transgender Protections in 2018

This week, Massachusetts' Republican Governor, Charlie Baker, told Boston Public Radio that he is committed to upholding transgender non-discrimination and will vote to defend #TransLawMA when it goes to the ballot in 2018.
Blog Post

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Adds to Bipartisan Momentum for Non-Discrimination as Equality Act Cosponsor

This week United States Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) became a co-sponsor of the Equality Act, a federal bill that would establish comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBT Americans.
Blog Post

Tennessee Attorney General: Anti-Transgender Bill Threatens Federal Funding

AG Slatery's opinion doesn't mince words. "Does House Bill 2414 pose a risk of violation of Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972?" he asks, and quickly answers, "Yes."
Blog Post

Republican Presidential Candidate John Kasich Condemns North Carolina’s Anti-LGBT Law

John Kasich's response to North Carolina's anti-LGBT law underlines how extreme this legislation is – and is a reminder of the growing number of conservatives who oppose extreme anti-LGBT measures.
Blog Post

South Carolina’s Republican Governor Nikki Haley Says Anti-Transgender Bill is Not Necessary

"While other states are having this battle, this is not a battle that we’ve seen is needed in South Carolina," Gov. Haley said of a bill that would restrict bathroom access for transgender people.
Blog Post

In 2016 Republican Leaders in Three States Have Rejected Anti-LGBT Discrimination

Now more than ever, Republican leaders are decisively rejecting attempts to codify discrimination against LGBT people. In the past month alone, Republicans in three states have rejected such efforts – in South Dakota, West Virginia, and Georgia.
Blog Post

VICTORY: South Dakota Governor Shows Leadership with Veto of Anti-Transgender Bill

From the transgender people who shared their stories far and wide to the businesses who spoke out – this victory is a testament to the strength of the movement we’re building nationwide.
Blog Post

Lawyer Who Served Under 3 Republican Presidents Tells GA Lawmakers: Reject Anti-LGBT Discrimination!

His findings? The law "would create a basis for discrimination that will harm Georgia and its citizens, as well as our state's national reputation."
Blog Post

New LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill Filed in Kentucky with Bipartisan Support

This week, lawmakers in Kentucky introduced new legislation seeking to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Kentucky from discrimination – and for the first time, according to Kentucky's statewide LGBT organization the Fairness Campaign, the legislation has bipartisan support, signaling a step forward.
Blog Post

WATCH: Bipartisan Group of West Virginia Legislators Support LGBT Non-Discrimination

The video was released the same week that a hearing is set on a bill designed to discriminate against LGBT people in West Virginia.
Blog Post

TODAY: Florida’s Republican-Controlled Senate Holds Hearing on LGBT Non-discrimination

Today at 1pm ET in Tallahassee, Florida, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear the Florida Competitive Workforce Act – the first time a non-discrimination bill covering lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people has ever received a hearing in the Sunshine State.