LGBTQ people and the law

“Governor Cooper worked with members of both parties to repeal HB2 to fight discrimination and repair the damage to North Carolina’s economy and reputation. His leadership put North Carolina back on a path to success and opened the door for thousands of new jobs and the return of concerts, shows, and major athletic events such as the NBA All-Star Game.”

“Peggy will fight to pass the Equality Act so no one, including the LGBTQ2S+ community, can be discriminated against.”

“Pass comprehensive civil rights legislation protecting the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination.”

“Troy will fight to pass the Equality Act and defend marriage equality so LGBTQ+ Mainers are protected in health care, jobs, housing, and public life.”

“He's promised to always stand with Maine's LGBTQ+ community and fight for equal protection under the law, including protection from discrimination in healthcare, employment, and housing.”

“No one should be discriminated against for who they love or choose to marry. Throughout his career, Chris has been a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ equality.”

“As Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, Chris introduced legislation to finally guarantee full equality under the law for LGBTQ+ individuals in areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, and more.”

“Chris is leading the fight to put an end to the discriminatory “panic” defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity in federal courts.”

“He spoke out against legislation removing antidiscrimination protections for gender identity from Iowa’s civil rights code, and he wrote and sponsored legislation to repeal Iowa’s extreme, near-total abortion ban.”

“Governor Cooper worked with members of both parties to repeal HB2 to fight discrimination and repair the damage to North Carolina’s economy and reputation. His leadership put North Carolina back on a path to success and opened the door for thousands of new jobs and the return of concerts, shows, and major athletic events such as the NBA All-Star Game.”

“We’ve got a lot of work to do to continue to make sure that we’re standing up to discrimination, that we’re standing up to these really cynical political attacks, that we’re ensuring that everyone can be themselves and live their truth, and having a seat at the table will help us ensure that we’re making progress and changing hearts, minds, and laws and moving forward.”

“He introduced the SERVE Act to restore and protect VA benefits for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and he is fighting back against the Trump Administration to restore the LGBTQ+ subline of the 988 crisis support hotline.”

“Get government out of Americans’ private personal decisions: Restore reproductive freedom with federal legislation to codify Roe v. Wade and protect access to contraception and IVF, protect the legality of gay marriage and defend our LGBTQ+ neighbors from government overreach, and legalize regulated marijuana for adults so that we no longer put people behind bars for a substance that is already legal in half the country.”

“He spoke out against legislation removing antidiscrimination protections for gender identity from Iowa’s civil rights code, and he wrote and sponsored legislation to repeal Iowa’s extreme, near-total abortion ban.”

“He's promised to always stand with Maine's LGBTQ+ community and fight for equal protection under the law, including protection from discrimination in healthcare, employment, and housing.”

“Fighting for Equal Rights and LGBTQ+”

“She has fought alongside Governor Pritzker to protect voting rights, safeguard reproductive freedom, stand up for LGBTQ+ rights, tackle the gun violence crisis, and take urgent action on climate change.”

“Troy will fight to pass the Equality Act and defend marriage equality so LGBTQ+ Mainers are protected in health care, jobs, housing, and public life.”

“Get government out of Americans’ private personal decisions: Restore reproductive freedom with federal legislation to codify Roe v. Wade and protect access to contraception and IVF, protect the legality of gay marriage and defend our LGBTQ+ neighbors from government overreach, and legalize regulated marijuana for adults so that we no longer put people behind bars for a substance that is already legal in half the country.”

“He issued an Executive Order to make North Carolina the first state in the south to ban state funding to any organization that engages in conversion therapy, a scientifically dubious and dangerous practice that is harmful to the LGBTQ community.”

“Healthcare Freedom for Women and LGBTQ+ Americans”

“Everyone has the right to make personal decisions about their healthcare.”

“He introduced the SERVE Act to restore and protect VA benefits for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and he is fighting back against the Trump Administration to restore the LGBTQ+ subline of the 988 crisis support hotline.”