Equality and Fairness for All Americans Pledge

The Equality and Fairness for All Americans pledge is a nationwide effort by LGBTQ leaders, faith leaders, individuals, businesses, trade associations and civic leader leaders to advance equality and federal non-discrimination protections for all Americans in employment, education, housing, credit, jury service and public accommodations.

As the largest coalition of local businesses in the United States representing over 3,000 companies, Local First Arizona stands proudly in support of this effort on behalf of the Arizona small business community. Our organization has elevated the voice of locally owned businesses that support non-discrimination for the LGBTQ community for nearly 20 years. A more welcoming Arizona is one that prioritizes inclusivity, and we highly welcome you to join us in this critical effort.

Support for LGBTQ non-discrimination protections has continued to grow in recent years across all demographics. Over 94% of Fortune 500 companies have non-discrimination policies that include gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Additionally, a 2020 poll from the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute found that 76% of Americans favor laws that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Businesses of all sizes including small businesses support the pledge because equality and fairness is not just the right thing to do, but is good for business. At Local First we believe we must be inclusive to attract and retain top talent, ideas and innovations.

We ask that you endorse the effort here.