Senator Manchin Doesn't Support Equality Act

Although it sounds bad on the surface, what he says is honest. Laws like this need to be laid out step by step so that no one can weasel out of it, like the Republicans. If the law that exists in New York won't stand up well in the face of the conservative SCOTUS then clearly we need something that is stronger at the federal level.

“I strongly support equality for all people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. No one should be afraid of losing their job or losing their housing because of their sexual orientation,” Manchin told the press. “I am not convinced that the Equality Act as written provides sufficient guidance to the local officials who will be responsible for implementing it, particularly with respect to students transitioning between genders in public schools.”

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