An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Reverse discriminatory terminations of LGBTQ+ intelligence employees

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The mass termination of over 100 intelligence officers by the Trump administration for discussing personal matters in an employee resource group chat is a concerning overreach that undermines the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ federal employees. These discussions took place in a designated support space before such groups were dismantled, and merely reflected employees seeking community and sharing lived experiences. Punishing them so severely for this relatively minor issue is an unacceptable violation of their civil liberties and right to free expression. To protect the human rights of all federal workers, including the LGBTQ+ community, this discriminatory action by the Director of National Intelligence must be immediately reversed. Employees should be able to have open dialogues about their identities and find support without fear of retaliation. The overzealous policing of personal conversations sets a dangerous precedent that could enable further erosion of workplace rights and protections. Maintaining an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives is essential for the intelligence community to effectively serve all Americans. Now Tulsi Gabbard is targeting those she determines are "whistleblowers". When will she come for Congress People? America is a disgrace, we can't keep relying on the judicial branch to address everything, Congress must step in as a united front.

▶ Created on March 16 by Arizonan for Democracy

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