A friend of mine had a lifetime membership to Planet Fitness. Shocked after her encounter with a biological man in the female restroom, she left and waited — but still the man would not leave the restroom. When she complained to the staff, she was told the man had a right to be in there and the woman should not complain. And because of her complaint, Planet Fitness revoked her membership.

My friend was the victim of an attempted assault. Sometime before this incident at the gym, she was jogging along a wooded trail when a man jumped out of the bushes. Fighting off the assailant, she ran to her car and fled. When she brought her husband to the location, they found duct tape.

A woman who has been the victim does not want to see a man in her private spaces. While Planet Fitness chose to implement this absurd policy, the “Equality Act” would force this harmful gender ideology on everyone.

The dangerous “Equality Act” is back in both the House and Senate. The Democrats only need a few Republicans to pass this bill. Last time the Republicans voted on an LGBTQ bill, far too many voted the wrong way.

I am rushing you this email so you can counter the pressure to cave on this bill on Capitol Hill. Send an urgent fax right now to Congress to block the so-called “Equality Act.” If it becomes law, it will cause unimaginable damage in every corner of our nation.

This extensive legislation is one of the most serious threats to religious freedom I have seen in America! It would elevate privileges for LGBT & Q conduct above religious freedom in every cultural arena in America — including churches and religious colleges. Let me explain.

It elevates “sexual orientation and gender identity” behaviors to the same specially protected class as race. The best way to conceptualize the far-reaching impact of the “Equality Act” is expressed in this short sentence: What you cannot do legally respecting race, you will not be able to do legally respecting LGBTQ or gender identity.

It will transform every area of American life — including churches; religious colleges and universities; public, private, and Christian schools; curricula; religious and private organizations; employers; employees; individuals; foster care and adoption; shelters; local, state, and federal entities; privacy; women’s rights, including sports; a single individual providing a product or service online from their home, and more.

It will ban lifesaving counsel to those struggling with unwanted desires or behaviors.

And if you don't bow, you could be sued.

We won this battle in the last Congress by stopping the bill in the Senate. The battle this time will require every vote we can muster. Fax Congress right now to block this bill.

Representative Nancy Pelosi said that Democrats will no longer be satisfied with mere tolerance. “Tolerant?” she said. “That's a condescending word to me. This is not about tolerance. This is about respect for the LGBTQ community. This is about taking pride.”

The “Equality Act” goes far beyond making legislative demands for Americans to "respect" LGBT behavior. This legislation will result in the wholesale destruction of our freedom, including religious freedom.

Join us in blocking this radical bill by sending your urgent fax to Congress.

One former legislator said this bill “endangers the First Amendment right of every single American, because the bill makes no provision for sincerely held religious belief, it will criminalize the fundamental tenets of major world religions.”

Take note: For the first time ever, this bill states that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act may not be used as a defense!

Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) stated this bill is clear in its intent. It “is a brazen attempt to replace religious liberties with the identity politics of the moment.” She went on to describe this bill as “hysterical clawing at individual Americans who hold personal religious convictions.”

It is imperative that we do not allow this bill to pass. Stand with me today. Send a rushed fax to Congress to stop this dangerous legislation.

Liberty Counsel Action is proud to be leading grassroots opposition to this horrific bill. We were the first voice alerting the public to this threat when it was first introduced years ago, and we were able to stop it.

But now the stakes are even higher. So, please do not just read this email and think someone else will act. We need each of you to pray and act NOW.

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I encourage you to pray with me through Isaiah 59:19 for our nation. “When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.”

We are humbled to have the opportunity to stand for truth and righteousness, and I invite you to be a part of this crucial battle.

For Freedom,

Mat Staver, Chairman
John Stemberger, President
Liberty Counsel Action

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Sources:

Sanderson, Daniel. “Trans Row Nurse Sandie Peggie Was Viewed as Misbehaving, Lawyer Claims.” The Times, July 22, 2025. Thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/sandie-peggie-trans-row-nurse-6vmvz6wd6.

Takano, Mark. “Text - H.R.15 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Equality Act.” Congress. 2025. Congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/15/text.