Survey of 2006 House campaign websites: on Civil Rights
Betty Sutton:
Supports pay equity and opposes glass ceiling
In 1999, Sutton introduced pay equity legislation. “Pay equity is about basic fairness and justice and it’s also about basic family economics,” Sutton said. In January 2002, Sutton and a colleague served as the lawyers for a
Cleveland firefighter who sued a municipality for not promoting her simply because of her sex. The court ruled that the woman should be promoted and a jury awarded her damages.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, bettysuttonforcongress.com
Nov 7, 2006
David Loebsack:
Vigilance against restricting civil liberties
We need to be even more vigilant that we not restrict the civil liberties of those within our borders who abide by the laws of the land. We need to take special care that we not impinge upon the right of expression and the right of assembly by those
who might have concerns about how the Bush administration is pursuing its mistaken policies in Iraq and other areas of the world. And we need to be sure that we do not blame whole communities of believers or nationalities for the misdeeds of a few.
Source: 2006 House campaign website loebsackforcongress.org “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
David Loebsack:
Guarantee full civil rights for GLBT people
I believe it is important that we guarantee full civil rights and equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
Source: 2006 House campaign website loebsackforcongress.org “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Ed Perlmutter:
Endorses Domestic Partnerships and full equal GLBT benefits
It is without reservation that I am proud to endorse the Colorado Domestic Partnership Benefits and Responsibilities Act. My friends in the
GLBT community deserve the dignity to be able to make their own decisions concerning matters such as hospital visitation, inheritance, health care decisions, and end-of-life decisions.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, perlmutter2006.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Michele Bachmann:
Authored constitutional amendment defining marriage
I was the chief author of a constitutional amendment in the Minnesota Senate defining marriage as between one man and one woman. I will continue to support traditional marriage as a union between a man and woman.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, michelebachmann.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Steve Cohen:
Covenant with Black America: fight discriminatory practices
Covenant with Black America: The African American community has not received equal access given past and present discriminatory practices in both the public and private sectors. Thus, it is important that he address the ten covenants recently outlined
by civil rights leaders and scholars in the African American community. When elected to Congress, he will advocate those covenants by sponsoring and supporting legislative efforts.- Securing The Right To Healthcare and Well-Being
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Establishing A System of Public Education In Which All Children Achieve At High Levels And Reach Their Full Potential
- Correcting The System of Unequal Justice
- Fostering Accountable Community-Centered Policing
- Ensuring Broad Access To
Affordable Neighborhoods that Connect to Opportunity
- Claiming Our Democracy
- Strengthening Our Rural Roots
- Accessing Good Jobs, Wealth, and Economic Prosperity
- Assuring Environmental Justice For All
- Closing the Racial Divide
Source: 2006 House campaign website, cohenforcongress.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Tim Walberg:
Supports the Federal Marriage Amendment
Traditional Marriage: Tim joins President Bush in supporting the Federal Marriage Amendment that defines marriage as between one man and one woman.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, walbergforcongress.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Yvette Clarke:
Keep vigilant to guarantee equal opportunities for all
We must commemorate the historic steps taken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Lyndon Johnson and other leaders of that era who worked to guarantee equal opportunities for all citizens.
We best honor the struggle of the civil rights movement by keeping vigilant in our efforts to build a society that reflects our values of fairness and liberty.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.voteyvette.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Yvette Clarke:
SONDA is 1st step to equality of gender preference
After a 17-year struggle, the historic Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act, or SONDA was adopted into law. SONDA is the first step in bringing state law into the 21st century with regard to LGBT rights in housing, employment, public accommodations,
education and credit. I will work in Congress to make sure that all of our citizens have equal economic, civil and legal rights regardless of sexuality, gender or gender preference.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.voteyvette.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Carol Shea-Porter:
Founding fathers didn’t yield to fear, and neither should we
The men who wrote our Constitution were no strangers to danger. They had seen their land under attack, and had struggled for years to defeat the enemy. If after all that, they had blundered and returned to monarchy, if they had given in to fear, they
would never have written those incredible Amendments. They had to conquer fear, trust their fellow citizens, and still stay vigilant against all enemies. They peeked into the future and wrote a Constitution that is the envy of the world. They protected
us against government misbehavior, because they understood human nature and government abuse of power. Now we have a president and many legislators who believe that those laws don’t apply to them. They are spying on American citizens through
electronic home invasion, snooping on phones and computers. They search the bank, phone, library and medical records of not just terrorists, but law abiding Americans. Most Americans, whether they are Conservative or Liberal, know that this is wrong.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, carolforcongress.com, “Issues”
Jan 26, 2006
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