Biden Urges Passage Of Equality Act As Anti-Trans Youth Bills Advance In Several States

As President Joe Biden called for the passage of the Equality Act during his 70-minute address to Congress on Wednesday night, lawmakers in Florida and West Virginia advanced anti-transgender legislation in their respective states.

“To all the transgender Americans watching at home — especially the young people who are so brave — I want you to know that your president has your back,” Biden said as he urged Congress to pass the Equality Act, which would expand the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include LGBTQ protections, among others....