There Is Nothing ‘Equal’ About The ‘Equality Act’
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There Is Nothing ‘Equal’ About The ‘Equality Act’

Ian Haworth

Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Equality Act, a bill which aims to “prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes.”

The legislation passed in the House by 224 votes to 206, with three Republicans (Reps. John Katko (R-NY), Tom Reed (R-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)) joining the Democrats in favor.

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