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Issue Position: LGBT

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2011
Issues: Religion Marriage Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Education

Equal protection under the law is a fundamental right in our country. No one should suffer discrimination because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Whether applying for a job, finding a home, eating in a restaurant, serving in our military, or attending school, we must ensure that all citizens are treated fairly and equally.

In the U.S. Senate, I will continue to support legislation that ensures the rights of every individual. For too long, the LGBT community has had to face countless challenges in their search for equal rights, and I believe the United States must extend equal rights to LGBT individuals. As a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, I have worked to ensure fairness in our schools and workplaces, and I will continue to fight for equal rights for all.

My Priorities:
* Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
* Prevent bullying in our schools, from kindergarten through college.
* End discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in the workplace.
* Expand benefits for same-sex couples.


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