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News Clips Featuring Conservatives 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 news clips featuring conservative Americans speaking out for LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination.

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Equality Act needs to become law

This year, the conversation around federal nondiscrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans has reached an all-time fever pitch, with Republicans and Democrats alike bringing legislation to the table. As a young Republican, I’m grateful to see the bipartisan appetite to tackle this issue, and I know the conversation couldn’t be more welcome here in West Virginia. In West Virginia, and in many other states, LGBTQ people are left vulnerable to discrimination in a wide range of areas, from housing to public spaces to health care. And the fastest way to address this failing is to pass the Equality Act, federal legislation that would deliver clear, consistent protections for all LGBTQ people in every state.

Congress should bar LGBTQ discrimination

Every June LGBTQ Americans and allies like me celebrate Pride Month. It allows us to reflect on the resilience, strength, and diversity of the LGBTQ community. In recent years major rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court have punctuated our celebrations. From the Obergefell decision providing marriage equality in 2015, to the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Division decision in 2017 and the opinion Justice Neil Gorsuch drafted last year protecting LGBTQ members of the community from workplace discrimination.

Republicans, Take the Next Step in Fight Against Discrimination

One year ago, the Supreme Court issued the groundbreaking ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County that bans employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. In his 6-3 majority opinion, Justice Neil Gorsuch, a conservative jurist appointed by President Trump, noted that “an employer who fires an individual for being gay or transgender fires that person for traits or actions it would not have questioned in members of a different sex.”

Republicans, Take the Next Step in Fight Against Discrimination

This decision was historic, but critical gaps remain in our federal civil rights laws that leave LGBTQ Americans vulnerable to discrimination in many aspects of their daily lives. It’s now time for our fellow Republicans to heed the calls of religious leaders, business professionals and the American people to take the next step in expanding liberty for all by codifying nondiscrimination protections into law.

Joe Straus: Transgender children in Texas deserve better

Many Texans may not know a transgender kid. But these families are as much a part of the rich fabric of Texas as mine — they’re urban and rural, native Texans and transplants, people of all colors, people of many faiths and no faith tradition, executives and blue-collar families.

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

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) on Thursday slammed an anti-LGBT resolution that was passed by a majority of the state's Republican Party delegates earlier this year, calling it "hurtful and divisive" after a top GOP official also apologized for the language.

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

As more Republicans say they support at least some L.G.B.T.Q. protections, President Trump and party leaders continue to stand in opposition and particularly target transgender Americans.

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

"I don't think people should be discriminated against, specifically, I don't think someone should lose his or her job because they're gay. So I like the result," said Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio.

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

Former Texas Speaker of the House Joe Strauss authored this piece on why his Republican values motivate his support for LGBTQ nondiscrimination: "LGBTQ people deserve protection from discrimination. Respecting human dignity, striving for mutual respect and ensuring equal opportunity are nonpartisan values. They are goals we can all work toward together."

Lawmakers Mull Civil Rights Protections for LGBTQ Community

West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld says now is the time to extend civil rights protections to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in West Virginia.

Pinellas GOP Condemns St. Pete Council Candidate Chico Cromartie’s Anti-LGBTQ Statements

The Republican Party of Pinellas County is condemning anti-LGBTQ statements made by a Republican St. Petersburg City Council candidate.

Why Gay Rights Is a Republican Value

Kenneth B. Mehlman, who served as chairman of the Republican National Committee from 2005 to 2007, writes, "Conservatives support freedom, which is why they should oppose job discrimination against LGBTQ Americans."

LGBTQ Equality Act 2019: Eight Republicans Broke Party Ranks To Vote In Favor Of Historic Civil Rights Bill

"Eight breakaway Republicans did cross the aisle in support of the legislation."

These 8 Republicans Voted for the Equality Act

Eight House Republicans voted Friday with their Democratic counterparts for the Equality Act, which would broaden the definition of protected classes to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

U.S. Chamber Foundation Research Shows Better Recruitment, Retention, and Employee Engagement at LGBT-Inclusive Companies

New Research Finds Inclusive Policies Are Most Effective When Paired With External Support For LGBT Employees

GOP Lawmakers Push to Ban LGBT Conversion Therapy in Utah

Two Republican lawmakers proposed a ban on gay conversion therapy for minors in conservative Utah on Thursday, a plan that’s been hailed as a milestone by advocates and won’t be opposed by the influential Mormon church.

Sen. Hill on LGBT discrimination protections: ‘The risks of doing nothing are great on both sides’

We have made great progress and have developed a workable framework for future discussion. We now invite religious leaders and LGBT rights advocates in our communities to join together to develop a path forward that will benefit all stakeholders. We stand willing to help facilitate such dialogue among those seeking freedom for all.

AZ lawmakers: Non-discrimination laws should protect LGBTQ Arizonans, too

Equality isn’t a red or a blue issue — it’s an American issue. That’s why, for the second year in a row, we are proud to introduce bipartisan legislation to update Arizona’s current non-discrimination law to include sexual orientation and gender identity with House Bill 2546 and Senate Bill 1249.

Utah Governor: People should be identified as they want to be identified

The Governor of Utah weighed in on a bill that would ban transgender people from changing the gender on their birth certificates.

Republican and Co-chair of Virginia Beach for Fairness: A Chance to Stand for Equality

I BELIEVE that every person in Virginia should have the opportunity to fulfill their potential and be free from any form of discrimination.

Orrin Hatch urges Republicans to protect LGBTQ rights

"Protecting religious liberty and preserving the rights of LGBTQ individuals are not mutually exclusive," said Hatch in a Senate speech.

Republicans are essential to winning full LGBT freedom

While many Republicans, and more every year, are supportive of the LGBT community, there are holdouts and there are still issues to be resolved.

Jennifer Williams Is Transgender, Republican, and Not Giving Up

Jennifer Williams, the first openly transgender delegate to attend a Republican National Convention, relishes changing party hearts and minds on Trump's military ban, and more.

Masterpiece Cakeshop Reminds Me of Jim Crow. We Can’t Create New 2nd-Class Citizens.

Montel Williams pens an oped on the 'Masterpiece Cakeshop' case: "My heart has changed, due in large part to patient counsel by friends in the LGBT community who helped me understand why I was wrong."

GOP Senators Break with Trump Over Transgender Troop Ban

Multiple Republican senators broke with President Trump on Wednesday after he announced on Twitter that transgender troops would be banned from serving in the military.

Georgia Governor to Veto ‘Religious Freedom’ Law as N.C. Is Sued for LGBT Bias

Gov. Deal's decision came amid rising pressure from companies that work and hold events in Georgia, including Hollywood figures and the NFL, to avoid signing a law that would have allowed businesses and clergy to refuse services to people based on their religious opposition to same-sex marriage.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoes controversial anti-gay bill, SB 1062

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have allowed businesses that asserted their religious beliefs the right to deny service to gay and lesbian customers.