#OurDayInCourt - What You Need to Know!
On Tuesday, October 8, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether to take away existing employment protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in the following cases:
- Altitude Express v. Zarada
A skydiving instructor was fired for being gay!...and NOT BECAUSE OF PERFORMANCE! - Bostock v. Clayton County
A child welfare employee was fired for being gay!...and NOT BECAUSE OF PERFORMANCE! - R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes v. EEOC and Aimee Stephens
A funeral home employee was fired after coming out as transgender!...and NOT BECAUSE OF PERFORMANCE!
The court has the opportunity to uphold current employment protections for LGBTQ+ people, as well as expand those protections to states where they don't currently exist.
JOIN US to send a loud and clear message: All LGBTQ+ people should be able to make a living, and support themselves without fear of discrimination at work!
What's at Stake?
1. Existing protections are on the line!
2. Anti-LGBTQ discrimination is a human issue!
3. We need the Equality Act now !
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A win on October 8 would only cover EMPLOYMENT, but the Equality Act will extend protections in all aspects of life.
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Schools
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Jury Duty
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Public Spaces
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Housing
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Employment
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And More
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What's Not Helpful?
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Don't say we have no protections.
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We are not asking for new rights.
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 codifies protections on the basis of sex, which includes LGBTQ+ persons.
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Don't suggest explicit protections are better than existing protections.
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We don't want special rights, but equal protection under the law.
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Don't suggest a ruling would create drastic change.
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A win would relate only to employment protections.
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A loss would reinforce the urgent need for the Equality Act.
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How Can You Be Helpful?
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Give the queer and trans community a place to gather on what could be an emotional day!
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Elevate and echo our messages in local media to create a pro-LGBTQ+ narrative from coast to coast!
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Create a strong showing in D.C. for the court and national media!
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If you can't go to D.C., please host a rally or vigil at your congregation or local area.
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Publish a op-ed or interview for your local media.
For More Information
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Register for Virtual Town Halls—Join our expert panels for case info, analysis, outcomes, hear what happened in court and what's next.
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(Pre) October 2 at 8 p.m. ET
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(Post) October 8 at 8 p.m. ET
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Please follow @UUA_lgbtq on Twitter for the latest on Tuesday, October 8th.
We need YOU to show up in YOUR community for #OurDayInCourt!