Motivated by bigotry & desire to appeal to the GOP extremists more than 40 anti-LGBTQ+ amendments on 12 appropriations bills were passed
Will Rollins, the gay Democrat vying for a second time to unseat the Republican castigates Calvert's support for anti-LGBTQ+ amendments
"Had Republicans struck funding from "the NAACP or the Urban League, [they] would -- rightfully so -- be called racist bigots"
In just a few short months, Senator Wiener has demonstrated his strong viability as a potential Congressional candidate
The White House released a statement from Biden whose working relationship & friendship with the civil rights icon spans 40+ years
"House Republicans backed policies to attack diversity programs that help ensure that those defending our country look like our country"
"I’ve listened as my colleagues across the aisle insert cruel, dangerous anti-LGBTQI+ provisions into our funding bills"
Also on Monday, Markey introduced a bill that would authorize federal health authorities to research barriers to gender affirming healthcare
"There are good people in the Republican conference," Balint said. "but when it comes to these issues, we have not seen any of them"
Legislators & LGBTQ advocacy groups stressed the importance of passing the Act, noting its unanimous support from Democrats in both chambers
