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Alyssa Milano
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Tomorrow the House of Representatives will vote on the #EqualityAct, and for the first time go on the record about whether they support protections from discrimination for LGBTQ people. Call your reps and make sure they'll be on the right side of history: aclu.org/pass-the-equal…
We don't want to live in a country where people can't participate fully in public life because of our gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion. Tell Congress that a vote on the Equality Act is a vote on the kind of country we want to be. aclu.org/pass-the-equal…
The fight didn't end with marriage. Nearly 2/3 of LGBTQ Americans report experiencing discrimination at work, in housing, in public spaces.
Tomorrow, Congress can take us closer to true, lived equality. aclu.org/pass-the-equal…
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The #SexStrike tweet has reminded people of the Republican war against women.

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Alyssa Milano
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My comments on today’s @housejudiciary historic #eraHearing.

#ERANow
I don’t have equal rights under the Constitution. But today, with brave members of Congress and with the blood, passion and decades of hard work of women and allies behind them, the House of Representatives took an important step to change that.
It is time for the Constitution to reflect the powerful principles of its first three words:
“We the people.”
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Debate has begun on the House floor on the #EqualityAct. Follow @HRC for live updates.
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While we are thrilled the next step for the #EqualityAct is the House floor, here are the 10 Republicans who voted AGAINST protections to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. /THREAD
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