Toward the finish line. I look forward to continue to advance us legislation today. And passing it this week. Mr. President. This morning, the long march for equality for lgbtq americans took a step forward. The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision that federal employment discrimination protections do in fact extend to lgbtq americans. Believe it or not, before today, it was allowed, the federal government did not say you could prevent let me say that in a different way. Believe it or not before today, it was not a settled legal matter that you could sue your employer for firing you solely on the basis of Sexual Orientation or sexual identity. In 2020 in america, it was still okay to discriminate against people because of their Sexual Orientation or identity. Is that unbelievable . Twentyfirst century, still alone. Well, now it isnt. Because of the Supreme Court. And, they deserve credit for that case. And one of the cases that formed the basis of todays ruling originated in m
Last week working on a public lands package that would permanently fund the land and Water Conservation fund with a vote to move forward on that this afternoon at 5 30 p. M. Eastern, live coverage here of the u. S. Senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. Dr. Black, the chaplain of the senate, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god, our righteousness. As each new day seems to bring the unexpected, we thank you for your power that keeps us from stumbling on lifes road. Today, give our lawmakers the wisdom to find in you their refuge and strength. Lord, as they face complex challenges, may they plead to you for guidance and fellowship. Remind them that in the multitude of counselors, there is safety. May our senators plant seeds of righteousness in order to reap a harvest of goodness and grace. May they make you the foundation of their hope and joy as you empower them to meet every trial without weariness. And lord, have mercy
This morning, the long march for equality for lgbt q americans took a step forward, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision that federal employment discrimination protections do in fact extend to lgbt q americans. Believe it or not, before today, it was allowed, the federal government did not say you could prevent let me say that a different way, before today it was not a settled legal matter that you could sue your employer for firing you solely on the basis of Sexual Orientation a sexual identity. In 2020 in america it was still okay to discriminate against people because of the Sexual Orientation and identity. Is that unbelievable, 21stcentury . Still allow . Now it isnt because of the Supreme Court and they deserve credit for that case and one of the cases on the basis of todays ruling originated in my home state of new york where a skydiving instructor was fired for admitting his Sexual Orientation. So today the Supreme Court did the right thing and ruled that Workplace
The police raid on the new york city gave are unassuming riot, u. S. Commission on civil rights, hosts a talk untitled so mullet 50. Next on American History tv, the u. S. Commission on civil rights hosts a talk titled, stonewall at 50 the movement for lgbt civil rights by historian and author david carter. Stonewall was a sixday gay rights uprising that began during a police raid on june 28, 1969 in new york citys Greenwich Village. We will now turn to our next iteration of the commission speaker series, this one titled stonewall at 50 the movement for lgbt civil rights. Thank you for the topic. June has come to be known as pride month. Street demonstrations began at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village in new york city. Many view these demonstrations as a critical moment in the struggle for lgbt civil rights. In june 2016, in recognition of that history, president barack obama, declared a monument at the Stonewall Inn. We will hear more about how this was a catalyst for the lgbt ri
At 5 30 p. M. Eastern. Later in the week debate on the Police Reform bill introduced by South Carolina republic and senator tim scott. Now live to the senate floor on cspan2. Senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal spirit, the source of our joy, were grateful that you still speak to us. Continue to communicate with our lawmakers through the voice of conscience. Enable them to maintain a clear conscience before you and humanity. Continue to speak to them through the precepts in your sacred word, providing them with a lamp for their feet and a light for their path, as they navigate through this challenging season. Continue to speak to them through the unfolding of your powerful providence, Opening Doors you desire them to walk through and closing doors that lead them away from glorifying you. And lord, when you speak to our lawmakers, give them the wisdom to listen and obey. We pray in your gracious name. Amen.