Equality

Sen. Cotton cites dangers of Democrats’ Equality Act

FILE – In this May 5, 2020, file photo Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee nomination hearing for Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool, File) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 7:58 AM PT – Friday, March 19, 2021 Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) issued a sharp critique of …

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Female Athletes Refused Chance to Testify to Senate Panel About Equality Act

Three present and former Connecticut high school biological female athletes were barred from testifying Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Equality Act that recently passed the House of Representatives. The Equality Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Christiana Holcomb, the Alliance Defending Freedom legal counsel for …

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EU sets itself jobs, training and equality targets for 2030

European Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis speaks during a news conference in Brussels, Belgium, March 4, 2021. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/Pool March 4, 2021 By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission on Thursday announced goals for the 27-nation bloc to reduce poverty, inequality and boost training and jobs by 2030 as part of a post-pandemic economic …

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Majority of states taking on House Democrats’ Equality Act

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., center, speaks about the Congress Equality Act, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, with from left, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sen. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Pelosi, Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn …

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Video: Rep. Jim Jordan on Potential Trump 2024 Run; The Equality Act; Fighting Cancel Culture

Video: Rep. Jim Jordan on Potential Trump 2024 Run; The Equality Act; Fighting Cancel Culture At the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference, we sit down with Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to discuss a potential Trump 2024 run, why he believes the Equality Act threatens religious liberty, and how he thinks people should combat cancel culture. …

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Rep. Chip Roy Vows to Fight the Equality Act in Court If It Becomes Law

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) vowed on Thursday to challenge the Equality Act in the courts if the controversial bill passes Congress. Standing with members of the House Freedom Caucus in front of the U.S. Capitol, Roy spoke about what he believes are the dangers of the Equality Act, just hours prior to its passage in the House. He …

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Freedom Caucus Member Rep. Chip Roy: Democrats’ Equality Act Goes Against Constitution

Members of the Republican Freedom Caucus said they oppose the Democrats’ Equality Act because the legislation goes against the liberties outlined in the U.S. Constitution and would give the federal government the power to dictate how American think and act regarding gender and sex, infringing on citizens’ religious rights. “This body being led by Democrats …

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House approves gender ‘Equality Act’ in 224-206 vote

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 25: Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks as Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) (L), Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI), Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-MN), Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) (R) listen during a news conference ahead of the House vote on the …

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Democrats’ ‘Equality Act’ Narrowly Passes Without Hearings; GOP Says Religious Freedom Harmed

House Democrats approved the Equality Act of 2021 the afternoon of Feb. 25 following a rancorous debate in which Republicans asserted the controversial bill will significantly narrow the scope of religious freedom if it becomes law. The Equality Act provides prohibits discrimination due to gender identity or sexual orientation. Three Republicans joined all 221 Democrats …

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Rep. Taylor Greene urges lawmakers to oppose ‘unconstitutional’ Equality Act

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 7:50 AM PT – Thursday, February 25, 2021 Conservatives have continued to challenge the Biden administration’s attempts to pass the Equality Act. They believe it would “promote the most comprehensive assault …

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