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    Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have evolved dramatically over time. Before and during the formation of the United Kingdom, Christianity and homosexuality clashed. Same-sex sexual activity was characterised as "sinful" and, under the Buggery Act 1533, was outlawed and punishable by death. LGBT rights first came to prominenc…

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  • LGBT Equality Caucus

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  • The Christian Post - House passes LGBT Equality Act ...

    2019/05/17 · The Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act Friday afternoon, hotly-debated legislation seeking to codify LGBT non-discrimination protections into federal law. H.R. 5 passed by a vote of 236-173.

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  • Trump Opposes LGBT Equality Act – It’s ‘Filled with …

    2019/05/16 · Trump Opposes LGBT Equality Act – It’s ‘Filled with Poison Pills’ by Michael Foust - Christian breaking news commentary. The Trump administration has come out against the Equality Act, which could face a floor vote Friday and would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected classes in non …

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  • LGBT Equality Act Fact Sheet – NQAPIA

    2019/04/24 · The LGBT Equality Act Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Americans lack basic legal protections in states across the country. The patchwork nature of current laws leaves millions of people subject to uncertainty and potential discrimination that impacts their safety, their families, and their day-to-day …

  • Republicans Are Trying To Kill The Equality Act, An LGBT ...

    2019/04/02 · The bill, the Equality Act or HR 5, would expand the Civil Rights Act of 1964 — the landmark law banning discrimination based on race, sex, and other characteristics — to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

  • How The Equality Act Threatens Speech, Religion, And …

    2019/04/01 · The Equality Act has been a constant feature in the debate over LGBT law in the United States for some time. The act has become a symbol of LGBT achievement, recognition, and validation, replacing ...

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    2019/05/17 · Called the Equality Act, the legislation would extend protections to employment, housing, loan applications, education, public accommodations and other areas. The bill is a top priority of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , who said it will bring the nation “closer to equal liberty and justice for all.”