2018 WY Governor's race: on Civil Rights
Bill Dahlin:
There's plenty of bathrooms; don't allow transgenders
All six candidates said they opposed a failed Senate bill in the last session that would have allowed transgenders to use their public restroom of choice throughout Wyoming. "There's plenty of
bathrooms, it's not necessary," Bill Dahlin said.They agreed Wyoming should focus on its aging population and doesn't need additional hate-crime legislation.
Source: Gillette News Record on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial race
Aug 14, 2018
Mary Throne:
Stood alone in sole support of LGBTQ discrimination ban
After emotional testimony in support and condemnation the Jackson Town Council reaffirmed its unanimous support for an LGBTQ discrimination ban. The ban would criminalize discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
Kathy Russell spoke on behalf of the Wyoming Republican Party to urge the council to rely on existing legislation in matters of discrimination. Most candidates made the same argument. Just one, Democrat Mary Throne, explicitly supported the idea.
Source: Jackson Hole News & Guide on 2018 Wyoming Gubernatorial race
Jul 4, 2018
Michael Enzi:
We need civility for gays; not more laws
Sen. Mike Enzi told a group of high school students last week that it's fine to be a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer community--but if you're too open about it, don't be surprised if you get picked on. Enzi was speaking to
students at Greybull High School when a student asked him what he was doing to support LGBTQ people in Wyoming. The Greybull Standard published a rough transcript of the event:Q: How do you plan to help Wyoming live up to its name as 'The Equality
State' for the LGBT community?
A: Everything can't be done by law. What we need to have is a little civility between people. We always say that in Wyoming you can be just about anything you want to be, as long as you don't push it in somebody's face.
I know a guy who wears a tutu and goes to bars on Friday night and is always surprised that he gets in fights. Well, he kind of asks for it. That's the way that he winds up with that kind of problem. The biggest thing that we need is civility.
Source: Huffington Post on 2018 Wyoming Gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2017
Mary Throne:
Gender wage gap must be addressed
I think the gender wage gap is a real problem for Wyoming because it shows a substantial opportunity gap. If we want to attract families to Wyoming there have to be opportunities for both men and women.
I think [the gap] is a sign that we don't have equal opportunities here.
Source: Better Wyoming interview on 2018 Wyoming Governor race
Oct 8, 2016
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