Let’s Move Louisiana Forward
In addition to our own 2014 legislative agenda, we’re excited to share with you a number of other pieces of legislation coming up this year that are aimed at moving Louisiana ahead without leaving any...
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Louisiana “License to Discriminate” Bill Pulled by Author
Sen. Barrow Peacock (R-Shreveport-Bossier) introduced a bill, SB 485, to directly attack the recently-passed “Be Fair Shreveport” ordinance, which brought Shreveport’s nondiscrimination policies in...
View ArticleStatement from EQLA President on ENDA Committee Hearing
Louisiana needs employment nondiscrimination legislation to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to maintain our competitive edge. Testimony in the...
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Why Louisiana Needs ENDA in 2015
Right now same-sex couples from Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas are waiting for the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to rule on our freedom to marry, but even if the freedom to marry is granted, it is...
View ArticleEEOC Makes Decision Furthering LGBT Equality
Yesterday’s decision by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a significant milestone in our journey toward achieving the freedom to work for all LGBT Americans. The EEOC is the...
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Stop HB 542: Call Rep. Hodges
We need you to call Rep. Valarie Hodges (R-Denham Springs) to ask her to withdraw HB 542, which would allow and encourage businesses and state agencies to discriminate against and disrespect...
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EQLA’s 2016 Legislative Agenda: Equality Throughout Your Life
(This post has also been shared with The Daily Kingfish.) Yesterday, Equality Louisiana rolled out our full 2016 legislative agenda – not just bills we’ve asked to be introduced, but bills that affect...
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A Huge Step Forward!
Just one day after a heartbreaking setback on the pro-discrimination bill HB 597, I am elated to finally be able tell you about something we’ve been working on for months… Governor John Bel Edwards has...
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Take action: Tell committee members YES on HB 925!
Equality Louisiana’s Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HB 925 by Rep. Joe Bouie, will be heard in the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee on Monday, April 25 at 9:30 AM! Leading up to that, we’re...
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Take action: Tell committee members YES on SB 436!
Equality Louisiana’s Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA), SB 436 by Sen. Troy Carter, will be heard in the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee on Thursday, April 28! Click here to RSVP...
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