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Stacey Abrams on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender |
Click here for 18 full quotes by Stacey Abrams
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- Add race, gender, and class to "Founding Fathers". (Jun 2020)
- LGBTQ+ played identity politics for 150 years. (Jun 2020)
- Remove evil Confederate monuments, but not top priority. (Jun 2020)
- Voter suppression is rigging the game. (Aug 2019)
- Voter suppression is an existential crisis in the US. (May 2019)
- Inspire running for office:You cannot be what you cannot see. (Mar 2019)
- Entered politics in 1992 with Rodney King riots. (Mar 2019)
- Call racism what it is: wrong. (Feb 2019)
- Takes a strong stand against voter suppression efforts. (Feb 2019)
- Those who paid debt to society should be re-enfranchised. (Jan 2019)
- Upholding military transgender ban is an abomination. (Jan 2019)
- Basic fairness: we must ensure that every vote is counted. (Nov 2018)
- Leaders should show that differences needn't be barriers. (Apr 2018)
- For women & people of color, double standards are a constant. (Apr 2018)
- No discrimination, including against LGBTQ. (Sep 2017)
- No discrimination, including against LGBTQ. (Aug 2017)
- Reflect on terrible Confederacy in museums, not monuments. (Aug 2017)
- Welcome everyone, instead of "religious liberty". (Apr 2016)
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Justin Amash on Civil Rights
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| Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger |
Click here for 9 full quotes by Justin Amash
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- The Fourteenth Amendment is my favorite amendment. (May 2020)
- Proposed amendment to curb warrantless surveillance. (Jul 2019)
- Real threat to marriage & religion is government, not gays. (Jul 2019)
- Allow transgender people in the military. (Jun 2019)
- Government shouldn't be defining marriage. (Nov 2013)
- Repeal DOMA: Government shouldn't be involved in marriage. (Mar 2013)
- Strongly support the federal Defense of Marriage Act. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Joe Biden on Civil Rights
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| Former Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE) |
Click here for 66 full quotes by Joe Biden
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GLBT Rights
- To all transgender Americans: your president has your back. (Apr 2021)
- Reverse ban on transgender individuals serving in military. (Feb 2021)
- LGBT rights are in jeopardy from Supreme Court. (Oct 2020)
- Son Beau got transgendered bill passed in Delaware. (Oct 2020)
- No job discrimination for transgender status. (Jun 2020)
- Raised in 1960s to treat homosexuality as basic love. (Oct 2019)
- Pass Equality Act, enforce Civil Rights Act to protect LGBTQ. (Oct 2019)
- Yes to transgender in military and right to do as others do. (Oct 2019)
- Marriage is all about "who do you love", of whatever gender. (Oct 2017)
- Obama disbelieved 2012 gay-marriage support was "accidental". (Mar 2014)
- I supported gay marriage and got criticized for saying so. (May 2013)
- I'm "absolutely comfortable" with same-sex marriage. (May 2012)
- No on gay marriage; yes on equal treatment. (Oct 2008)
- Nobody asks if you’re gay in a foxhole. (Jun 2007)
- Civil unions ok; gay marriage is probably inevitable. (Apr 2007)
Minority Rights
- Defend freedom of religion and combat Islamophobia. (Dec 2021)
- Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President--it's about time. (Apr 2021)
- Appoint Cabinet who look like the country they serve. (Mar 2021)
- Trump is the most racist president in modern history. (Oct 2020)
- Every generation moves closer to full racial inclusion. (Oct 2020)
- This is Trump's America: Proud Boys over Antifa. (Sep 2020)
- Ran for president after Trump's response to Charlottesville. (Sep 2020)
- There's systemic injustice, will bring people together. (Sep 2020)
- Suburbs are by and large integrated. (Sep 2020)
- Our nation is at an inflection point. (Sep 2020)
- I've benefited from white privilege, & been looked down upon. (Sep 2020)
- People have the right to protest peacefully. (Sep 2020)
- Military should not deal with domestic unrest. (Sep 2020)
- Government should look like the country, by gender & race. (Aug 2020)
- My father taught us that silence was complicity. (Aug 2020)
- Require suburbs to open up to low-income housing. (Jul 2020)
- Made commitment to have women on Senate Judiciary Committee. (Feb 2020)
- 1962: Blacks get daily reminders of racial discrimination. (Oct 2019)
- I didn't praise racists; pro-civil rights as public defender. (Jun 2019)
- I didn't oppose busing; I opposed DOE ordering it. (Jun 2019)
- In the 1970s, I worked with opponents to get things done. (Jun 2019)
- You don't have to agree with opponents to work with them. (Jun 2019)
- Will be mindful of changing social norms & personal space. (Apr 2019)
- 1970s: Desegregating society ok, but not via school busing. (Mar 2019)
- Endorsed diverse slate of candidates for Congress. (Feb 2019)
- FactCheck: Claims he supported busing; record says otherwise. (Apr 2018)
- 1962: only white lifeguard at pool of African-American kids. (Oct 2017)
- Delivered eulogy for segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond. (Oct 2017)
- 1976: Opposed school busing to combat segregation. (Oct 2010)
- Inalienable rights cannot be denied by any majority. (Oct 2010)
- 1987 Biden Report: Reject Bork; he'd roll back civil rights. (Nov 2009)
- 1968: Wilmington riots failed at conversation between races. (Jul 2007)
- Opposed to quota-systems; they insure mediocrity. (Oct 1975)
Voting Record
- COVID: Mask mandate is about saving lives. (Aug 2020)
- 1978: opposed busing except for gov’t-intended segregation. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 78% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Mike Bloomberg on Civil Rights
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| Mayor of New York City (Independent) |
Click here for 9 full quotes by Mike Bloomberg
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- I convinced NY Republicans to vote for gay marriage. (Feb 2020)
- Guarantee equal treatment and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people. (Jan 2020)
- Protect voting rights; require automatic registration. (Jan 2020)
- Reinvigorate Civil Rights Division of Justice Department. (Jan 2020)
- Set labor rules to end the gender pay gap. (Jan 2020)
- Co-chaired "Mayors for the Freedom to Marry" effort. (Jan 2012)
- Discrimination against blacks means same against Jews. (Sep 2010)
- 1990s: Three sexual harassment lawsuits at Bloomberg L.P. (Sep 2010)
- Backs same-sex marriage. (Mar 2007)
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Cory Booker on Civil Rights
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| Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn) |
Click here for 26 full quotes by Cory Booker
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- Blacks were fractions of human, in original Constitution. (Oct 2019)
- We must enforce equal rights in schools. (Oct 2019)
- Always fights for LGBTQ and will pass Equality Act. (Oct 2019)
- Question isn't "who's a racist?", but "what to do about it?". (Sep 2019)
- Not enough to say "not a hatemonger myself". (Aug 2019)
- Don't give a damn about the politics: racism is racism. (Jul 2019)
- Next president must talk openly and honestly about race. (Jun 2019)
- Threats to LGBTQ people can no longer be ignored. (Jun 2019)
- Wants new Voting Right Act; end gerrymandering. (May 2019)
- Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
- Yes to reparations, but as part of larger conversation. (Mar 2019)
- Will fight for LGBTQ rights; everyone should feel safe. (Mar 2019)
- Recognize Native Americans but no Indigenous Peoples' Day. (Feb 2019)
- Parents experienced racist "redlining" at family home in NJ. (Jan 2019)
- Creative civil rights activism revealed rampant injustice. (Feb 2016)
- Blacks more likely to be suspended in school & jailed later. (Feb 2016)
- Officiated same-sex marriage at first moment legally allowed. (Oct 2013)
- Supports gay marriage: We are all equal under the law. (Oct 2013)
- African-Americans & gays should both be equal under the law. (Oct 2013)
- MLK's dream still demands work to do, after 50 years. (Aug 2013)
- Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples are coming. (Jun 2010)
- Until college, tolerated gays but was disgusted personally. (Apr 1992)
- Growing up gay today is like growing up Black decades ago. (Apr 1992)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
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Pete Buttigieg on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor |
Click here for 29 full quotes by Pete Buttigieg
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- Transportation decisions have hurt minority neighborhoods. (Dec 2020)
- Fight racial, economic injustice with transportation policy. (Dec 2020)
- OpEd: Appointed to Cabinet solely because he's gay. (Dec 2020)
- Federal funding should never be used to discriminate. (Feb 2020)
- Campaign co-chaired by member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2020)
- Look at reparations to mend generational theft of racism. (Dec 2019)
- I welcome the challenge of connecting with black voters. (Nov 2019)
- I knew I was different long before I knew I was gay. (Oct 2019)
- An Equality Act will fight discrimination on many fronts. (Oct 2019)
- We need a systemic approach to replace racist system. (Sep 2019)
- Black voters more interested in issues than his being gay. (Aug 2019)
- Systemic racism has touched every part of American life. (Jul 2019)
- Douglass Plan: tackle racial inequality with funding & laws. (Jul 2019)
- Racial inequality compounds, which is why it is persistent. (Jul 2019)
- White America needs to face roots of systemic racism. (Jul 2019)
- Has dealt with racism & police violence, but it's not enough. (Jun 2019)
- If U.S. to address human rights, we need to be credible. (Apr 2019)
- Problem about me being gay means problem with my creator. (Apr 2019)
- Address racial divide by showing up & building trust. (Apr 2019)
- Calls for redistricting reform; questions Electoral College. (Feb 2019)
- As mayor, renamed main street as Martin Luther King Blvd. (Feb 2019)
- Declared "open city" for LGBT, when state became anti-LGBT. (Feb 2019)
- Someday, politicians won't have to come out as gay. (Feb 2019)
- For LGBT rights, but doesn't presume to speak for everyone. (Feb 2019)
- Supports Equality Act; need better legislation. (Feb 2019)
- Trans members of the military deserve presidential support. (Feb 2019)
- Voters have judged his record, not his marriage. (Feb 2019)
- Freedom is personal, not about government regulation. (Jan 2017)
- Came out as gay, to inspire others to judge character. (Jun 2015)
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Julian Castro on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); former HUD Secretary |
Click here for 12 full quotes by Julian Castro
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- Leaders should unite us, not feed bigotry and division. (Aug 2019)
- Passed ground-breaking rule furthering fair housing. (Jun 2019)
- Racial and social justice as important as economic justice. (Jun 2019)
- Pass ERA to ensure equal rights & equal pay for women. (Jun 2019)
- Supports reparations commission, we need healing process. (Apr 2019)
- Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
- As mayor, banned discrimination against sexual orientation. (Mar 2019)
- Property was taken from slaves, so pay reparations. (Mar 2019)
- Protections for GLBTQ; benefits to same-sex partners. (Feb 2019)
- Chicano; Jewish; gay: common thread is marginalization. (Oct 2018)
- Signed onto the "Mayors for the Freedom to Marry" effort. (Jan 2012)
- Extend city benefits to same-sex domestic partners. (Aug 2011)
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Bill de Blasio on Civil Rights
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| NYC Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn) |
Click here for 4 full quotes by Bill de Blasio
OR click here for Bill de Blasio on other issues.
- NYC Unity Project: invest in LGBTQ youth. (May 2019)
- Co-sponsored the Gender Based Discrimination Protection law. (Oct 2013)
- Increase NYC usage of minority businesses from 3% to 10%. (Oct 2013)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep. |
Click here for 20 full quotes by Tulsi Gabbard
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- Correct racial injustice in an institutional way. (Nov 2019)
- No one in government should tell anyone who they can love. (Jun 2019)
- My time in the military changed my anti-gay views. (Mar 2019)
- I never personally supported gay conversion therapy. (Mar 2019)
- Must lead in condemning bigotry, regardless of belief. (Mar 2019)
- Supports gay rights, 100% record with Human Rights Campaign. (Mar 2019)
- Views on LGBT rights evolved; 100% rating from HRC. (Jan 2019)
- Early 2000s: supported father's antigay rights group. (Jan 2019)
- Actively supports equal rights on LGBTQ+ issues. (Jan 2019)
- Regrets past anti-gay statements; now pro-LGBTQ+ rights. (Jan 2019)
- 2002: Amend Constitution to protect traditional marriage. (Jan 2019)
- 2004: We shouldn't represent views of homosexual extremists. (Jan 2019)
- 2012: Apologized for anti-LGBT past; pro-LGBT bills now. (Jan 2019)
- Against gay marriage but no government morality. (May 2017)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Oct 2012)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Kirsten Gillibrand on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) |
Click here for 21 full quotes by Kirsten Gillibrand
OR click here for Kirsten Gillibrand on other issues.
- They said repealing DADT was impossible, so I did it. (Jul 2019)
- Publicly funded elections returns power to the people. (Jun 2019)
- Let ex-cons vote; address racism in criminal justice. (Apr 2019)
- Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
- State of the Union: protest transgender military service ban. (Feb 2019)
- End the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. (Jan 2019)
- Raise awareness of impediments for working women. (Nov 2013)
- Off the Sidelines Project: engage more women in politics. (Nov 2013)
- Supports gay marriage. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Oct 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Mike Gravel on Civil Rights
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| Libertarian for President; Former Dem. Senator (AK); withdrew from Presidential primary July 2019 |
Click here for 20 full quotes by Mike Gravel
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- $30 billion per year for National Reparations Trust Fund. (Apr 2019)
- Include sexual orientation & gender identity as civil rights. (Apr 2019)
- Bush’s overblown War on Terror is modern McCarthyism. (May 2008)
- Established first in-state high school for native Alaskans. (May 2008)
- Discontinue public college & government affirmative action. (Apr 2008)
- Alaskan gay supporters in Harvey Milk Club. (Aug 2007)
- Marriage preceded religion; it’s not a religious term. (Aug 2007)
- Mainstream politicians play it safe on gay marriage. (Aug 2007)
- First accomplishment: creating AK Human Rights Commission. (Aug 2007)
- Straight older men are dead wrong to oppose gay marriage. (Aug 2007)
- By next election, gay marriage could win a popular vote. (Aug 2007)
- Civil union establish second-class citizenship for gays. (Aug 2007)
- We must assert our rights; nobody will give them to you. (Aug 2007)
- Dems love blacks during elections, but nothing has improved. (Jul 2007)
- Electoral-industrial complex steals African-American votes. (Jul 2007)
- Racism still with us in the 21st century. (Jun 2007)
- Don’t ask don’t tell should have gone 20 years ago. (Jun 2007)
- Unequivocally supports same-sex marriage. (Feb 2007)
- Politicians use fear to manipulate us all. (Feb 2007)
- Calling critics or doubters un-American is anti-patriotic. (Aug 2006)
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Kamala Harris on Civil Rights
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| Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator |
Click here for 31 full quotes by Kamala Harris
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- Trump's 50 Court of Appeals appointments: no Blacks. (Oct 2020)
- First female DA in SF; Second black female senator. (Oct 2020)
- Inspired by diverse Americans marching for equal justice. (Oct 2020)
- Trump declining to condemn white supremacists is a pattern. (Oct 2020)
- There is no vaccine for racism--we've got to do the work. (Aug 2020)
- Challenged Biden's opposition to busing. (Jul 2020)
- Dems take black women for granted. (Nov 2019)
- I performed same-sex marriages in 2004, AND later ones. (Oct 2019)
- End unequal treatment under law by sexual orientation. (Oct 2019)
- Protect those who are more vulnerable to hate. (Oct 2019)
- Must speak the truth about racism & other forms of hate. (Aug 2019)
- Russian election interference exploited racial divide. (Aug 2019)
- Biden worked with racist senators to oppose busing. (Jun 2019)
- Federal government protects civil rights when states fail. (Jun 2019)
- We cannot be ignorant of history of race in this country. (Jun 2019)
- Legalize sex work, but fight trafficking and abuse. (Apr 2019)
- Women's issues are really about everyone. (Apr 2019)
- Ally of LGBTQ community; must end discrimination. (Apr 2019)
- Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
- Reparations raise a public health issue. (Mar 2019)
- Reparations means real investments in black communities. (Feb 2019)
- Rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day. (Feb 2019)
- Reparations for blacks should include HBCU and reforms. (Feb 2019)
- Let transgender people access the bathroom of their choice. (Jan 2019)
- Calling it "identity politics" marginalizes our issues. (Aug 2018)
- Judicial appointments should reject separate but equal. (Apr 2018)
- Fight for equal rights for all. (Apr 2015)
- Ensure marriage equality for all Californians. (Apr 2015)
- Eliminate "gay panic" tactic for criminal defendants. (Aug 2014)
- Refused to defend Prop. 8 gay marriage ban. (Dec 2010)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
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Howie Hawkins on Civil Rights
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| Green Party Challenger for President |
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- Support International Bill of Rights for Women. (Jul 2020)
- Amend Civil Rights Act to include LGBTQIA+. (May 2019)
- Reparations for African-Americans slavery. (May 2019)
- Continue affirmative action programs. (Oct 2006)
- Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws. (Aug 2006)
- End racial profiling. (Jun 2006)
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John Hickenlooper on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor |
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- Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
- Called special legislative session to pass same-sex marriage. (Mar 2019)
- Supports gay marriage and LGBTQ rights. (Mar 2019)
- 2012: It's time to pass civil unions. (May 2016)
- Let's pass civil unions!. (Jan 2013)
- Against amending Constitution to ban gay marriage. (Nov 2011)
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Jo Jorgensen on Civil Rights
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- Some laws disproportionately victimize people of color. (Nov 2020)
- Add gender identity to anti-discrimination laws. (Aug 2020)
- Oppose government aid to or attack of any religion. (May 2020)
- State licensing any marriage is illegitimate practice. (May 2020)
- Protect gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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John Kasich on Civil Rights
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| Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President |
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- Strongly opposed "bathroom bills" against transgender people. (Dec 2018)
- Court has ruled on same-sex marriage & we have to accept it. (Apr 2017)
- Pray for customers with whom you disagree, but sell to them. (Feb 2016)
- Women workers in governor's office paid $10/hr less than men. (Oct 2015)
- Government employees should comply with gay marriage ruling. (Sep 2015)
- Can respect and love gay people. (Aug 2015)
- I attended a gay wedding; accept the Supreme Court ruling. (Aug 2015)
- I support traditional marriage, but it's time to move on. (Jun 2015)
- Admires courage of Aung San Suu Kyi & Rosa Parks. (Jun 2010)
- Made speech in high school to ease tensions during race riot. (May 2006)
- End “racial profiling” locally, or federally. (May 1999)
- Affirmative action OK via recruitment; not via quotas. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Amy Klobuchar on Civil Rights
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| DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender |
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- Antitrust laws used effectively to stop discrimination. (Apr 2021)
- Passing the ERA would be a nice thing to do. (Feb 2020)
- Make fighting hate crimes a priority. (Feb 2020)
- Name your favorite woman president--we're not done yet!. (Nov 2019)
- Collect data on GLBT issues so we can persuade Congress. (Oct 2019)
- Throughout career, fighting hate crimes a priority. (Oct 2019)
- Ban conversion therapy; it makes no sense at all. (Oct 2019)
- Yes to federal law that allows third gender on documents. (Oct 2019)
- We need environmental justice in this country. (Sep 2019)
- Gut punch from White House stopped election reform bill. (Jun 2019)
- Trump's failed to protect security of our elections. (May 2019)
- Pushed for sexual harassment training in Senate. (May 2019)
- Government must address integrity of elections. (Apr 2019)
- Paper ballots allow audits, ensure election integrity. (Mar 2019)
- Reparations can mean investing in communities. (Mar 2019)
- Anti-gay discrimination is bad for business. (Feb 2019)
- Hired 30% lawyers of color in County Prosecutor's office. (Aug 2015)
- Supports civil unions and equal rights for gay partners. (Jan 2006)
- No constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Oct 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Gloria La Riva on Civil Rights
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| Party for Socialism and Liberation nominee for President |
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- Oppose making English an official language. (Aug 2020)
- Lower voting age to 15. (Aug 2020)
- Longtime supporter of LGBTQ rights; in first march in 1979. (Sep 2019)
- Affirmative action is under attack just when redress began. (Jan 2008)
- Equal marriage rights for all LGBT. (Jan 2008)
- Pay reparations, with interest, for slavery. (Jan 2008)
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Beto O`Rourke on Civil Rights
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| Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee |
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- Conversion therapy for gay children is tantamount to torture. (Oct 2019)
- Racism is endemic and foundational in America, since 1619. (Sep 2019)
- Legacy of slavery is alive and well: we need reparations. (Jul 2019)
- We don't just tolerate our differences, we embrace them. (Jul 2019)
- Upgrade records of LGBTQ vets who were discharged. (Jun 2019)
- Impeachment necessary to signal this can't happen again. (Jun 2019)
- Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
- Supports NFL players taking a knee during national anthem. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Oct 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jul 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Barack Obama on Civil Rights
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| Democratic President (2009-2017); IL Senator (2004-2008) |
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- OpEd: Trump inauguration marked by white, male sameness. (Nov 2018)
- Recruited FBI hiring with 38% non-white new agents. (Apr 2018)
- Discrimination ultimately makes US less safe. (Jan 2016)
- It's right to condemn the persecution of LGBT people. (Jan 2015)
- OpEd: 2007: Had to endure the "black enough" test. (May 2012)
- Constitution stained by nation's original sin of slavery. (Nov 2010)
- OpEd: Presidency represents triumph of civil rights movement. (Mar 2010)
- 2008 speech on race expedited by Rev. Wright fiasco. (Jan 2010)
- Balance isolation & engagement for international rights. (Dec 2009)
- OpEd: Not the seed of civil rights, but the flower. (Aug 2008)
- Admired repeated acts of "self-creation" by Malcolm X. (Aug 2008)
- Has stood together with Latino leaders for last 20 years. (Jun 2008)
- People want to move beyond our divisions. (Jan 2008)
- 2004 DNC speech merged “heritage” with “diversity”. (Dec 2007)
- The politics of fear undermines basic civil liberties. (Oct 2007)
- 1980s boss predicted Obama would be heir to MLK’s voice. (Aug 2007)
- Racial equality good for America as a whole. (Jun 2007)
- Put the Confederate flag in a museum, not the state house. (Apr 2007)
- Muslim heritage gives Obama unique influence in Muslim world. (Oct 2006)
- No black or white America--just United States of America. (Oct 2006)
- Forthright on racial issues and on his civil rights history. (Jul 2004)
- Defend freedom and equality under law. (May 2004)
- Politicians: don’t use religion to insulate from criticism. (Apr 2004)
- Miscegenation a felony in 1960 when Obamas practiced it. (Aug 1996)
- The civil rights movement was a success. (Aug 1996)
Affirmative Action
- On 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act: still need to fight. (Oct 2018)
- FactCheck: Gender wage gap is $0.19, not $0.23. (Jan 2014)
- Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. (Feb 2013)
- I benefited from affirmative action in my academic career. (Oct 2011)
- Many black disparities can be traced to legacy of Jim Crow. (Jan 2009)
- Keep the promise of equal pay for an equal day’s work. (Aug 2008)
- Past discrimination affects future generations. (Jul 2008)
- Apply affirmative action to poor white college applicants. (Apr 2008)
- Community organizing continues the civil rights movement. (Apr 2008)
- Legalized discrimination meant blacks could not amass wealth. (Mar 2008)
- Fight job discrimination to give women equal footing at jobs. (Feb 2008)
- Remove discriminatory barriers to the right to vote. (Feb 2008)
- Benefited from affirmative action but overcame via merit. (Dec 2007)
- Include class-based affirmative action with race-based. (Oct 2007)
- Better enforce women’s pay equity via Equal Pay Act. (Aug 2007)
- Blacks should infiltrate mainstream to affect change. (Aug 2007)
- Commitment to diversity by CEOs is advisable. (Mar 2007)
- African-Americans vote Democratic because of issue stances. (Jul 2004)
- Supports affirmative action in colleges and government. (Jul 1998)
Gay Rights
- Journey not complete until gays treated like anyone else. (Jan 2013)
- Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. (May 2012)
- No federal laws should hinder state-based same-sex marriage. (May 2012)
- Opposes CA Prop. 8, one-man-one-woman marriage. (Jul 2008)
- Hate crimes related to the immigration issue is unacceptable. (Feb 2008)
- Being gay or lesbian is not a choice. (Nov 2007)
- Decisions about marriage should be left to the states. (Oct 2007)
- Homosexuality no more immoral than heterosexuality. (Oct 2007)
- Ok to expose 6-year-olds to gay couples; they know already. (Sep 2007)
- Has any marriage broken up because two gays hold hands? (Aug 2007)
- We need strong civil unions, not just weak civil unions. (Aug 2007)
- Legal rights for gays are conferred by state, not by church. (Aug 2007)
- Disentangle gay rights from the word “marriage”. (Aug 2007)
- Gay marriage is less important that equal gay rights. (Aug 2007)
- Gay rights movement is somewhat like civil rights movement. (Aug 2007)
- Let each denominations decide on recognizing gay marriage. (Jul 2007)
- Pass ENDA and expand hate crime legislation. (Mar 2007)
- Opposed 1996 Illinois DOMA bill. (Mar 2007)
- Supports health benefits for gay civil partners. (Oct 2006)
- Opposes gay marriage; supports civil union & gay equality. (Oct 2006)
- Marriage not a human right; non-discrimination is. (Oct 2004)
- Gays should not face discrimination but should not marry. (Oct 2004)
- Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws. (Jul 1998)
Voting Record
- Strengthen the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
- Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
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Mike Pence on Civil Rights
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| Republian nominee for Vice President; Governor of Indiana; former Representative (IN-6) |
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- Trump condemns neo-Nazis and has Jewish grandchildren. (Oct 2020)
- Criticized 1992 Civil Rights Act as being about "quotas". (Sep 2020)
- Refused to say "Black lives matter". (Sep 2020)
- No evidence of hate crimes over gender identity. (Sep 2020)
- Changing definition of marriage is abolishing marriage. (Sep 2020)
- OpEd: RFRA seen as allowing discrimination against gays. (Feb 2019)
- OpEd: supports conversion therapy & anti-LGBTQ extremism. (Aug 2018)
- No place in our administration for LGBTQ discrimination. (Jan 2017)
- RFRA Fix: ensure that religious freedom doesn't discriminate. (Sep 2016)
- Pro-business environment better for wages than equal pay. (Jul 2016)
- Opposes pay equity; close wage gap by growing economy. (Apr 2016)
- Civil rights must be balanced with religious freedom. (Jan 2016)
- Listen to the merits of debate on LGBT rights. (Oct 2015)
- Religious Freedom Act is not about LGBT discrimination. (Sep 2015)
- Future of conservatism demands traditional marriage. (Feb 2008)
- Voted against expansion of hate-crime protection. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Bernie Sanders on Civil Rights
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| Democratic primary challenger; Independent VT Senator; previously Representative (VT-At-Large) |
Click here for 45 full quotes by Bernie Sanders
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- Even prisoners should still have right to vote. (Apr 2019)
- Congressional representation for D.C. residents. (Feb 2019)
- Invest in distressed communities as "reparations". (Feb 2019)
- Women's March: never again second-class citizens. (Jan 2017)
- DOMA was homophobic even in 1996. (Nov 2016)
- Empower Native Americans to make up for abrogated treaties. (Nov 2016)
- Vermont implemented ENDA 22 years ago; so should feds. (Sep 2015)
- Right to love each other, regardless of sexual orientation. (Jul 2015)
- Voter ID laws marginalize communities of color. (Jun 2015)
- Remove Confederate flag from State Houses. (Jun 2015)
- Equal pay for equal work by women. (Mar 2015)
- Bush’s tracking citizens’ phone call patterns is illegal. (Jun 2006)
- Never accept racism, sexism, nor homophobia. (Jun 1997)
Black Lives Matter
- End all forms of racial & sex discrimination in this country. (Feb 2020)
- We have a racist society from top to bottom. (Feb 2020)
- Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
- Deal with racial issues as part of health care reform. (Apr 2019)
- Supports reparations, but targeted to distressed communities. (Mar 2019)
- No ambiguity in condemning white supremacists. (Sep 2017)
- 1960s U. Chicago Congress of Racial Equality member. (Nov 2016)
- What kind of response would happen if Flint MI were white? (Feb 2016)
- Combat institutional racism and reform justice system. (Oct 2015)
- Black Lives Matter: deal with institutional racism. (Jul 2015)
- 1964: civil rights activist in Congress on Racial Equality. (Jun 1997)
Voting Record
- 1983: Approved "Gay Rights Day" in Burlington Vermont. (Feb 2019)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Oct 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Mark Sanford on Civil Rights
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| Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn) |
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- No civil unions; define one-man-one-woman marriage. (Nov 2002)
- Affirmative action in state contracts, but not colleges. (Nov 2002)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Howard Schultz on Civil Rights
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| Starbucks CEO; independent candidate for President until July 2019 |
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- Regardless of skin color, get every American represented. (Feb 2019)
- Starbucks did little to stop sexual harassment of employees. (Feb 2019)
- Race Together: dialog about race relations in stores. (Jan 2019)
- Race Together: conversation on race with all Starbucks staff. (Jun 2018)
- Better race relations starts with conversation. (Dec 2014)
- Support AIDS programs and employee AIDS walks. (Jan 1999)
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Tom Steyer on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger; CEO |
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- Substantial racial subtext in virtually every policy area. (Feb 2020)
- Have a formal commission on race to review 400 years. (Feb 2020)
- Tell the story of slavery and injustice, leading to policy. (Feb 2020)
- Increase disability funding; we all succeed together. (Feb 2020)
- Support disabled by undoing tax breaks to rich. (Dec 2019)
- Tell Congress that we need our 5 basic rights. (Jul 2019)
- Fight racial disparities in our criminal justice system. (Jul 2019)
- African-Americans waited for centuries for civil rights. (Mar 2018)
- Mike Pence alienates LGBT Americans. (Jul 2016)
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Donald Trump on Civil Rights
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| 2016 Republican incumbent President; 2000 Reform Primary Challenger for President |
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- No crackdown on China for repressing Falun Gong or Catholics. (Jun 2020)
- DC won't become a state because they'd elect Democrats. (May 2020)
- 2017: removing Confederacy monuments destroys our heritage. (Jan 2020)
- Respectfully check mosques; we have to look at profiling. (Jun 2016)
- Put the Confederate flag in a museum, not on statehouses. (Jun 2016)
- Political correctness is country's problem, not my problem. (Aug 2015)
LGBT Rights
- Transgender protections destroying women's sports. (Feb 2021)
- Job discrimination rules don't apply to transgender status. (Jun 2020)
- Global campaign to end the criminalization of homosexuality. (Feb 2019)
- 1980s: personal lawyer gay & closeted & Trump kept secret. (Aug 2016)
- 2000: extend Civil Rights Act to apply to gays and lesbians. (Aug 2016)
- Sexual orientation is invalid reason for firing workers. (Jun 2016)
- After Supreme Court vote, gay marriage is a reality. (Aug 2015)
- Same-sex marriage is a state issue. (Jun 2015)
- No gay marriage; no same-sex partner benefits. (Mar 2011)
- Tolerate diversity; prosecute hate crimes against gays. (Jul 2000)
Minority Rights
- I am not a racist but BLM calling police pigs is wrong. (Oct 2020)
- Aside from Lincoln, no one has done more for Blacks. (Oct 2020)
- I denounce white supremacy; and I denounce ANTIFA. (Oct 2020)
- OpEd: incapable of seeing Floyd murder as un-American. (Oct 2020)
- FactCheck: Proud Boys standing by to deal with Antifa. (Sep 2020)
- Proud Boys: stand back & stand by; against Antifa. (Sep 2020)
- Racial sensitivity training is racist: a radical revolution. (Sep 2020)
- Agrees vibrant economy key to addressing racial tensions. (Sep 2020)
- Best employment & best homeownership for Black Americans. (Sep 2020)
- FactCheck: LBJ civil rights laws dwarf any Trump action. (Aug 2020)
- Treat Judaism as nationality, not just religion. (Dec 2019)
- Charlottesville: you had very fine people on both sides. (Sep 2019)
- Skipped 2019 NAACP meeting, due to "format" disagreements. (Jul 2019)
- FactCheck: Yes, record number of women in Congress. (Feb 2019)
- More jobs for women; now we will help women outside US too. (Feb 2019)
- Sued in 1970s for racist rental policy, but same as everyone. (Sep 2016)
- Minorities in disaster cities: what do you have to lose? (Sep 2016)
- 1973: sued for racial bias against black tenants. (Aug 2016)
- Pushed town council to allow blacks & Jews into Mar-a-Lago. (Aug 2016)
- Promoted gender equality in a male-dominated industry. (Nov 2015)
- I'm "fine" with affirmative action, for now. (Oct 2015)
- Well-educated blacks have advantage over whites. (Sep 2015)
- OpEd: "bigotry" was more like racial insensitivity. (Sep 2015)
- I'm no misogynist; I put women in charge of construction. (Aug 2015)
- Disinvited from RedState gathering for misogynistic comments. (Aug 2015)
- Obama's presidency has done nothing for African Americans. (Aug 2015)
- Created first club in Palm Beach open to blacks & Jews. (Oct 1997)
- Women are far stronger than men; don't believe "weaker sex". (Oct 1997)
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Jesse Ventura on Civil Rights
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| Former Independent MN Governor; possible Presidential Challenger |
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- Don't amend Constitution to outlaw flag-burning. (Apr 2008)
- We're losing our rights to the so-called War on Terror. (Apr 2008)
- Only governor of 50 to not declare National Prayer Day. (Apr 2008)
- Equal state benefits for gay employees and partners. (Apr 2008)
- Civil unions for gays AND hetero couples. (Apr 2008)
- I'd rather face the terrorists than lose my civil liberties. (Apr 2008)
- The Patriot Act guts the Fourth Amendment. (Apr 2008)
- Respect diversity, both cultural and lifestyle. (Dec 2000)
- Equal opportunity for women; but equal responsibility too. (Jul 2000)
- Gay domestic partnership OK; not gay marriage. (Jul 2000)
- As football commentator, found name “Redskins” offensive. (Jul 2000)
- Against funding National Endowment for the Arts. (Jul 2000)
- Prosecution and sentencing should be colorblind. (Aug 1998)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Arvin Vohra on Civil Rights
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| Libertarian candidate for President; Libertarian Party Vice-Chair |
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- Same-sex marriage ok; or any number of consenting adults. (Mar 2018)
- Child molesting morally indistinguishable from homosexuality. (Jan 2018)
- Abolish Patriot Act and redundant spy agencies. (Dec 2017)
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Joe Walsh on Civil Rights
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| Republican presidential primary challenger (former IL Rep.) |
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- LGBTQ activists are "constitutional terrorists". (Sep 2019)
- Same-sex marriage is law of the land, but give it time. (Sep 2019)
- It's racist to say "go back to where you came from". (Aug 2019)
- Suspended from radio show for discussing racial slurs. (Jun 2014)
- Marriage can only exist between one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
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Elizabeth Warren on Civil Rights
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| Massachusetts Senator; former head of CFPB; Dem. Presidential Challenger |
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- Every policy should be examined in terms of racial realities. (May 2021)
- Every policy should be examined in terms of racial realities. (May 2021)
- Fight sexism by calling it out over and over. (Feb 2020)
- Focus on environment justice for people of color. (Feb 2020)
- Trans-gender community has been marginalized. (Dec 2019)
- Federal government helped create racial divide, must fix it. (Nov 2019)
- If you believe in one-man-one-woman, marry just one woman!. (Oct 2019)
- White supremacist racism is domestic terrorism. (Jul 2019)
- Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
- Reparations for slavery and to Native Americans. (Feb 2019)
- Battle bigotry--wherever, whenever, whatever. (Apr 2017)
- Using bigotry & division distracts from real change. (Jul 2016)
- Build future for ALL our kids, including transgendered. (Apr 2014)
- Native American heritage from mother in Oklahoma territory. (Apr 2014)
- We need a reliable vote for equal pay for equal work. (Oct 2012)
- Warren has fought for women throughout her career. (Jan 2012)
- Repeal DOMA; repeal DADT; support ENDA. (Dec 2011)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Oct 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
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Bill Weld on Civil Rights
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| Libertarian Party nominee for Vice Pres.; former GOP MA Governor; 2020 GOP Presidential Challenger |
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- Created Governor's Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth. (Sep 2019)
- Republican Party should reject immoral choice of racism. (Jul 2019)
- Supported domestic partners; amicus for same sex marriage. (Apr 2019)
- Supports gay marriage. (Feb 2019)
- 1990s: Established MA African Caribbean American commission. (Jun 2016)
- I led Massachusetts on gay rights, and MA led America. (Jun 2016)
- Marriage equality is dictated by equal protection clause. (Jun 2016)
- Delivered homily at two same-sex weddings. (Aug 2005)
- $1M for homosexual youth office coordinator. (Aug 1997)
- 1995: reaffirmed commitment to affirmative action. (Sep 1996)
- We shouldn’t have discrimination in housing and employment. (Jun 1996)
- Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
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Marianne Williamson on Civil Rights
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| Author & Democratic Presidential Challenger |
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- Reparations is a debt that is owed, not financial assistance. (Jul 2019)
- Reparations are an appropriate response to country's history. (Apr 2019)
- Attacks on gay rights is attack on us all. (Apr 2019)
- $100 billion over 10 years as reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
- Expand LGBTQ rights to end discrimination. (Apr 2019)
- $200 billion for reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
- Reparations to be distributed over 10 years by black leaders. (Mar 2019)
- You don't have to LIKE people to allow their equal rights. (Jul 2018)
- Reparations is a sign of America's racial healing. (Jul 2018)
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Andrew Yang on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger & Tech CEO |
Click here for 6 full quotes by Andrew Yang
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- You can't regulate away racism with race-specific laws. (Feb 2020)
- Provide buying power to black and brown communities. (Feb 2020)
- Fix racial disparity with MLK's idea of a guaranteed income. (Dec 2019)
- Exposing stereotypes helps dispel them. (Nov 2019)
- Treatment of indigenous people has been immoral & criminal. (Jun 2019)
- Supports LGBTQ rights. (Mar 2019)
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