A Republican has cited JK Rowling’s anti-trans comments to block the Equality Act in the US Senate. Senate Democrats pushed for a vote on the Equality Act on Thursday.
Their move follows the US Supreme Court decision that employers can not discriminate against LGBT+ workers. If the Equality Act passes, it will confirm these federal protections for employees.
Moreover, it will also amend the Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination against LGBT+ people in housing, public accommodations,