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Subject: StopBullying.gov Blog - Awareness and Reform Bring More Equality to LGBT Community
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iammejtm@gmail.com Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | The White House has declared June as LGBT Pride Month. During this month many organizations are focused on raising awareness about issues, and will celebrate the progress made towards increasing equal rights for those who identify themselves with the LGBT community. President Barack Obama has made efforts towards improving gay rights such as in employment. In the United States, people are still being fired from their jobs for their sexual orientation. President Obama continues to work with Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, so that injustices like this are stopped. LGBT awareness has led school districts to adopt policies that protect LGBT students. This includes inclusive anti-bullying policies. Continue Reading. | | This email was sent to iammejtm@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services · 200 Independence Avenue SW · Washington DC 20201 · 1-877-696-6775 | | |
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