During a virtual town hall last week, New York Senator and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer discussed the Equality Act, the House-passed legislation that could enshrine protections for all LGBTQ+ Americans in housing, education, voting, immigration, parenting rights, jury service, public accommodation, and more.
In the call, Schumer discussed the bill's chances and what supporters of the important legislation can do to ensure it's passed.
After Schumer's remarks, New Pride Agenda project manager Celeclia Gentili asked the Majority Leader for more details, including potentially circumventing the filibuster.