The U.S. House of Representatives has passed HR5, the Equality Act, in a 236-173 vote. This is the first time the House has approved an LGBTQ civil rights bill. The Senate has never approved one. The legislation guarantees explicit, permanent protections for LGBTQ people under our nation’s existing civil rights laws, expanding the Civil Rights … Continue reading House Passes LGBTQ ‘Equality Act’ in 236-173 Vote