LGBTQIA+

"Love is Love" ― unknown

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Despite recent progress, LGBTQIA+ Americans continue to face many challenges in the United States. LGBTQIA+ people face discrimination in employment, adoption, housing, and within the legal system. Discrimination rates are even higher for LGBTQIA+ people of color. LGBTQIA+ people can still be fired from their jobs in 28 states, and LGBTQIA+ youth face higher rates of bullying, suicide, and homelessness than their heterosexual peers. State legislatures continue to introduce hundreds of bills that seek to limit the rights of LGBTQIA+ people.

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I look forward to the day when equality for LGBTQIA+ citizens is automatic and non-controversial and that laws to protect the LGBTQIA+ community are unnecessary. Until that time, I will stand with my fellow citizens and fight to protect:

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• Marriage equality.

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• Equal access to housing and employment without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity.

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• Nondiscrimination in adoption proceedings.

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• Equality in military policies.

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• Full access to Health Information for spouses and partners.