Democracy Dies in Darkness

Legislation banning LGBTQ discrimination could split the Republican Party

Analysis by
Staff writer
March 13, 2019 at 3:17 p.m. EDT
A supporter of LGBTQ rights holds up an "equality flag" on Capitol Hill. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

This week, Democrats will launch a new effort to pass the Equality Act, a sweeping bill that would ban discrimination against the LGTBQ community.

“LGBTQ people in 30 states still do not have clear protections from discrimination in employment, housing and public spaces,” tweeted Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Tex).