EA, Gearbox, and Microsoft protest "anti-LGBTQ+ efforts" in Texas
EA, Gearbox, and Microsoft have added their voices to a letter asking governor Greg Abbott to “abandon efforts” to vilify parents helping their transgender child access “medically necessary, age-appropriate healthcare in the state of Texas”.
65 companies have signed the letter organised by Human Rights Campaign, which ran in the Dallas Morning News yesterday.
“More than 60 major companies are calling on officials in Texas – and across the country – to abandon discriminatory efforts against trans youth and all LGBTQ+ people,” the organisation tweeted. “Discrimination is bad for business, bad for employees, and bad for families.”
More than 60 major companies are calling on officials in Texas – and across the country – to abandon discriminatory efforts against trans youth and all LGBTQ+ people.
Discrimination is bad for business, bad for employees and bad for families. pic.twitter.com/5sgDTmY8cF
— HRC (@HRC) March 11, 2022
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Here’s the letter in full, as spotted by PC Gamer:
“Our companies do business, create jobs, and serve customers in Texas. We are committed to building inclusive environments where our employees can thrive inside and outside of the workplace. For years we have stood to ensure LGBTQ+ people – our employees, customers, and their families – are safe and welcomed in the communities where we do business.
