The Equality Act mirrors current understandings of gender identity and sexual orientation as defined by recognized authorities

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The Equality Act mirrors current understandings of gender identity and sexual orientation as defined by recognized authorities

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Opposing arguments

Some argue that the Equality Act's reliance on definitions from certain organizations may be influenced by political biases within these groups.

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Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination.

Supported voting positions

Pass the Equality Act

Supporting arguments

According to CDC gender identity is an an individual’s sense of their self as man, woman, transgender, or something else
According to CDC sexual orientation refers to a person’s sexual and emotional attraction to another person and the behavior and/or social affiliation that may result from this attraction

Voting issues

LGBTQIA+ Rights

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Pass the Equality Act

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