This is how America reacted when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of LGBTQ rights

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Today’s Supreme Court ruling protecting LGBTQ Americans from workplace discrimination is an affirmation of our country’s founding promise of equality for all. I’m heartened to think of all those Americans who will no longer live in fear of being fired because of who they are and who they love. It’s a moment decades in the making, a reminder that progress can be slow—but it is always possible. And it’s validation for all those out there speaking out and marching so that our country’s founding promise might touch even more of our people. Happy Pride month, everybody.

A post shared by Barack Obama (@barackobama) on Jun 15, 2020 at 6:06pm PDT

It was only 11 years ago this summer that I took an oath and accepted a job that I would have lost, if my chain of command learned that I was gay. Firing us wasn’t just permitted—it was policy.

— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) June 15, 2020

Make no mistake—a federal Equality Act is still urgently needed. The struggle for equality did not end with marriage, nor did it end today. Conversion therapy persists. Black trans women are at grave risk daily. The administration is rolling back protections at every turn.

— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) June 15, 2020

But our country has shown that it’s capable of moving in the right direction, and quickly. Sometimes. Let that be a source of hope, and urgency, in these times of anguish and expectation.

— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) June 15, 2020

spongebob showing up late to the krusty krab with iced coffee knowing he can’t be fired now pic.twitter.com/08bgfgjxjW

— stephen (@stephenossola) June 15, 2020

As the nation’s first openly-LGBTQ Governor, today’s Supreme Court ruling is personal for me. No one should live in fear that they're going to lose their job because of who they are or who they love. https://t.co/Xf1XgWiOji

— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) June 16, 2020

Today’s Supreme Court decision is a huge win for human rights. Even Chick-fil-A had to acknowledge it. #LSSC pic.twitter.com/uLzl2BtBAO

— A Late Show (@colbertlateshow) June 16, 2020

Great win for the LGBT community in the Supreme Court. Be aware that Susan Collins fave Brett Kavanaugh voted agains.

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) June 15, 2020

While we celebrate today’s Supreme Court decision as a necessary & overdue step for LGBTQ+ rights, we cannot forget the black trans community that needs our support and protection now more than ever. Remember them as we protest, petition & demand change #BlackTransLivesMatter https://t.co/skGclKgQyx

— Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) June 16, 2020

Gays walking into the office next year with our constitutional rights pic.twitter.com/i6Aa7tfZOF

— Ben Yahr (@benyahr) June 15, 2020

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United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark victory for #LGBTQ rights, ruling that it’s illegal to be fired for sexual orientation or gender identity. #pride #SocialJustice #equality #equalityforall #shotoniphone 🟥🟧🟨🟩🟦🟪

A post shared by Ricky (@ricky_martin) on Jun 15, 2020 at 2:25pm PDT

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Wait… Good news on a Monday morning? Am I dreaming? #LGBTQRights

A post shared by Eric McCormack (@eric_mccormack) on Jun 15, 2020 at 11:12am PDT

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Today is a historic day for the #lgbtq🌈 community, as we finally attain equality in the workplace through this landmark #scotus decision. 25 years ago I went to Washington to lobby for the Employment Non-Discrimination, it’s what started a lifetime of activism for me, and I am overjoyed to see this day finally come. As uncomfortable as I find it to see, let alone share, pictures of myself prior to transition, because of its historical nature, I thought this one was important to post. #pride #pridemonth #happypride

A post shared by Chaz Bono (@therealchazbono) on Jun 15, 2020 at 9:43am PDT

This morning, #SCOTUS issued historic civil rights decision: Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees discriminated against because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Join us in celebrating incredible victory for nation. #EqualJustice

— NAACP (@NAACP) June 15, 2020

All of us at work now pic.twitter.com/i3S6SNcbIW

— Justin Randall (@imjustinrandall) June 15, 2020

SUPREME COURT OVER RULES IT IS ILLEGAL TO FIRE SOMEONE FOR BEING QUEER OR TRANS. CAN I GET A-PERIOD???!!!!

— Black trans life is precious (@IndyaMoore) June 15, 2020

San Francisco City Hall appropriately rainbowed up to celebrate our huge Supreme Court victory for #LGBTQ employment rights. pic.twitter.com/dQvqbEugHO

— Senator Scott Wiener (@Scott_Wiener) June 16, 2020

Now that the white LGBT received a Supreme Court victory off the backs of Foundational Black Americans:
*sacrificing to make the Civil Rights Act possible
*using #BLM rallies to support LGBT

Will the white LGBT community help fight for Black Americans to get our reparations? pic.twitter.com/p4tRBZQ580

— Tariq Nasheed 🇺🇸 (@tariqnasheed) June 15, 2020

is he…. you know…. protected under civil rights laws from being fired on the basis of sexuality or gender identity pic.twitter.com/T0F5F6rvTY

— David Mack (@davidmackau) June 15, 2020

Yes equal rights for all!
Civil Rights Law Protects Gay and Transgender Workers. https://t.co/1CSZAhljWO

— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) June 16, 2020