Infographic: American Heroes Deserve Uniform Workplace Protections
American security relies heavily on the cooperation of the U.S. armed services, the U.S. Department of Defense, and private contractors, but not all of them are afforded basic employment protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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See also:
- The Freedom to Serve and the Freedom to Work: LGBT Service Members and Veterans Deserve Employment Protections by Katie Miller
- Infographic: LGBT Service Members and Veterans Need the Employment Non-Discrimination Act by Katie Miller
Katie Miller is a Research Assistant with the LGBT Research and Communications Project at the Center for American Progress.
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Katie Miller
Research Associate