re: I’m gay

[Text 'JOIN' to 41044]( [Text 'JOIN' to 41044](ckq.io/xlyq3f) Hey folks, Pride month is coming up again, so we’re ramping up our efforts to demand Congress pass the Equality Act. Even if you’ve signed similar petitions before, this petition is extremely important to protecting the LGBTQ+ community for generations to come. [Passing the Equality Act would mean federal protections for every American, regardless of identity – it’s so simple, we need this to be the law!]( [We noticed that as of April 17th at 9:00AM, you haven’t signed the petition. Can you please add your name before midnight?]( [ADD MY NAME >>]( Thanks, Ariel G.  ---------------------------------------------------------------  ----FORWADED MESSAGE---- I’m gay. I’m scared. And I need your help. The GOP has been targeting LGBTQ+ Americans like me for years. But recently they’ve ramped up their anti-gay and homophobic attacks. [ACLU: Anti-LGBTQ state bills on the rise]( [CNN reported there’s been a record breaking 300+ anti-LGBTQ+ bills filed last year But right now, there’s a bill sitting in the Senate that can block these bills from being passed nationwide. Now more than ever, it’s critical Congress passes The Equality Act to protect and expand the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans. Republicans have promised to pass a NATIONAL "Don't Say Gay" bill if they take control of Congress. So I’m asking you to join me and 10,000 others in signing a petition to demand the Senate to pass this bill ASAP. The Congressional Black Caucus PAC will deliver it to Congress tomorrow at 10 AM. Click the button to add your name:]( [Sign the Petition >>]( Here’s what Republicans are trying to do: - Restrict LGBTQ+ issues in school curriculums, - Permit religious exemptions to discriminate against LGBTQ people, - Limit trans people’s ability to play sports, - Limit trans people’s use of bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity, - Limit trans people’s ability to receive gender-affirming health care. [But here’s what the GOP doesn’t want to admit:]( Nearly 80% of Americans support laws that protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in jobs, housing and public accommodations. And about 70% of Americans support same‑sex marriage. [If you’re part of that 80%, I’m begging you to sign our petition today and demand the Senate pass the Equality Act immediately:]( [Sign the Petition >>]( Thank you, Ariel G.  Paid for and Authorized by the Congressional Black Caucus PAC and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. [TEXT 'JOIN' TO 41044]( [TEXT 'JOIN' TO 41044](ckq.io/xlyq3f) Thank you for your unwavering support to the Congressional Black Caucus PAC. Because of your help, we’re one of the most powerful caucuses in Congress! We’re committed to expanding diversity in Congress by electing more African Americans and non-Black Allies who will fight for healthcare, education, criminal justice and economic reform. And we’re just getting started. But we need you, right now. Are you ready to help us make history? [Donate $5 immediately ➞]( Get out your cell phone! 35,013 other activists signed up for our text messages because they care about sending diverse Democrats to Congress. Every person who signs up texts is helping the Congressional Black Caucus PAC fight Trumpism and elect a more diverse, representative Congress. Join us on your cell phone and text 'JOIN' to 41044 today! [Are you a proud Democrat? Text 'JOIN' to 41044 to be the first to know about the most important political updates >>]( [Are you a proud Democrat? Text 'JOIN' to 41044 to be the first to know about the most important political updates >>](ckq.io/xlyq3f) Text HELP for help, STOP to end. Msg & Data rates may apply. This message was sent to: {EMAIL}, but if you’d like to change or update your email address, please click [here](. If you would like to receive fewer emails, click [here](. If you would rather not be involved or receive our alerts about breaking news, please click [here](. From all of us at the Congressional Black Caucus PAC, thank you for your support! [CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS PAC](#) [1100 New Jersey Ave. SE #2410 Washington, DC 20003](#)