Democratic senators promote dignifying LGBTQ government employees discriminated against since 1949

With the support of 18 cosponsors, Democrats Tim Kaine and Tammy Baldwin promote a resolution through which, In addition to promoting LGBTQ equality throughout the country, seek that government employees who have been discriminated against since 1949, including being removed from their jobs due to their sexual preference, obtain at least an apology by the government.

In a statement, Senator Kaine noted that the resolution represents a commitment to correct what he defines as past mistakes.

“LGBT public officials, foreign service officers and service members have made countless sacrifices and contributions to our country and national security. Despite this, our government has subjected them to decades of harassment, invasive investigations, and wrongful terminations for who they are or who they love,” he said.

The resolution presented in the Senate refers to congressional hearings, reports and public statements made by members of the federal government against LGBTQ military service members, foreign service members and civilian employees, among other points, where discrimination is imminent. that for decades predominated in the government.

In fact, the Virginia Democrat points out that, According to historian reports, between World War II and 2011, more than 100,000 citizens were expelled from the US military due to their sexual orientation. or gender identity.

In this regard, Tammy Baldwin, who in 2012 became the first openly LGBTQ man elected to the Senate, highlighted that any government employee should be treated with dignity regardless of their sexual orientation.

“I am proud to lead this effort to show our commitment to creating a more tolerant and equal country that lives up to our nation’s ideals.

“Anyone who serves our country, whether in uniform or public official, deserves to be treated with respect, justice and dignity, regardless of who they are or who they love,” he stressed.

It is worth mentioning that last year, a group of LGBTQ veterans who received dishonorable discharges due to their sexual orientation sued the Department of Defense for allegedly discriminating against them.

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