LGBTQ+ older Americans deserve the protections their neighbors are afforded. After decades of exclusion from and discrimination in health care settings, workplaces, and local communities, queer and trans elders should be able to age with dignity, grace, and surrounded by community. The Elder Pride Act will help ensure that all older adults are able to have access to the care and services they need.
Ed Markey: “LGBTQ+ older Americans deserve the protections their neighbors are afforded. After decades of exclusion from and…”
On the recordJune 4, 2026
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Senator Markey discusses the Elder Pride Act.
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