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July 1, 2023
Representative Sahara Hayes on SCOTUS’ LGBTQ+ Rights Decision
Today’s ruling from the Supreme Court on LGBTQ+ discrimination is an alarming and hateful step backwards. The right to not be discriminated against is something that we have fought fiercely for, and this decision peels away that protection. A person’s beliefs are deeply personal and deserving of respect; however, under no circumstances should they be used as justification for discrimination against a protected class of people.
This decision is frustrating and painful. If you are angry, uncertain, or scared, you are not alone. I wish we did not live in a world where our rights and dignity were not continuously put under the microscope of public debate. Today, we grieve. Tomorrow, we continue the fight.
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