Equality Act

The Equality Act is proposed federal legislation designed to expand existing civil rights protections by prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, federally funded programs, and other areas.

The bill has remained a focal point in national debates over LGBTQ equality, religious liberty, and constitutional rights.

JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics News follows the latest legislative developments, court rulings, and policy discussions surrounding the Equality Act.

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23 08, 2026

Byron Donalds Blames Illegal Immigration for Measles as His Anti-LGBTQ+ Voting Record Faces Scrutiny

2026-08-23T18:25:16-07:00August 23rd, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA TALLAHASSEE, FL — (August 23, 2026) — Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds is drawing scrutiny after blaming recent measles outbreaks on “rampant illegal immigration” when pressed Sunday about Florida’s declining childhood vaccination rates — a claim that puts the congressman at odds with public-health [...]

27 06, 2026

Trump-Appointed 9th Circuit Judges Revive Lawsuit Against Alaska Airlines Over LGBTQ Policy

2026-06-27T14:07:56-07:00June 27th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (June 27, 2026) — A federal appeals court has revived a closely watched lawsuit accusing Alaska Airlines of religious discrimination after the company terminated two flight attendants who criticized its public support for expanded LGBTQ legal protections. In a decision issued [...]

25 08, 2020

GLAAD ‘The Conversation’ Ad runs on FOX News during RNC Convention Day 2

2026-07-24T13:36:19-07:00August 25th, 2020|Categories: LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

WASHINGTON D.C. — (08-25-20) — GLAAD took the opportunity to buy air time on FOX News tonight to promote 'The Conversation" campaign ad during tonight RNC Convention.  The ad highlights  Trump' Anti-LGBTQ+ policies. The ad highlights Donald Trump’s opposition to the Equality Act, a federal LGBTQ+ rights bill that passed the Democratic majority House of [...]

1 11, 2019

HHS Ban on LGBTQ Protections on Adoption and Foster care

2026-05-01T11:28:21-07:00November 1st, 2019|Categories: LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

WASHINGTON, D.C. — (11-01-19) — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is eager to reverse LGBT protections on adoptions and foster care. The proposed new rule announced on Friday, would allow recipients of federal grants from the health agency, including faith-based adoption agencies and foster care providers, to reject same-sex couples. The rule [...]

15 05, 2019

Pat Robertson – Passing LGBTQ Equality Act Will Destroy America

2025-08-16T21:12:50-07:00May 15th, 2019|Categories: LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

LEXINGTON, VA — (05-15-19) — Televangelist Pat Robertson had the nerve to preach that passing the pro-LGBTQ Equality Act, will destroy America. The 80 year-old televangelist made the remarks last Tuesday, saying that the upcoming pro-LGBTQ rights measure could ruin 'the sanctity of America.' “If you want to bring the judgment of God on this [...]

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