2022 NY Governor's race: on Civil Rights


Andrew Giuliani: Kneeling during anthem is a war on our police

A diehard Yankees and football Giants fan, Giuliani said he opposed professional players kneeling during the National Anthem to protest police abuse of black citizens, calling it "disappointing" and "very sad."

"They're protesting. This is a war on our police," he said. "Sports is something that's going to bring people together. Unfortunately, now it's become a divisive topic."

Source: New York Post on 2022 New York Gubernatorial race May 18, 2021

Andrew Giuliani: Would protect same-sex marriage, right to adopt

When asked if a potential Gov. Giuliani would protect the right to same-sex marriage as well as continue to allow gay couples to adopt, he said "yes."
Source: State of Politics on 2022 New York Gubernatorial race May 24, 2022

Kathy Hochul: In Congress supported same-sex marriage & abortion rights

A former member of Congress, Hochul supported abortion rights and same-sex marriage in one of the state's more conservative congressional districts.
Source: LoHud Journal News on 2022 New York gubernatorial race Mar 2, 2021

Kathy Hochul: Supported same-sex marriage & abortion rights

A former member of Congress, Hochul supported abortion rights and same-sex marriage in one of the state's more conservative congressional districts.
Source: Journal News LoHud.com on 2022 New York Gubernatorial race Mar 2, 2021

Kathy Hochul: If men don't change attitudes there will be consequences

Q: Is there anything that you can speak to in terms of your personal experience with the #MeToo movement?

KH: I've endured comments. People getting far too close, inappropriately close, but nothing that rises to the magnitude of what they endured.

Q: You called the #MeToo movement a "seismic cultural shift" that's needed to shift the balance of power to keep women from being vulnerable in the workplace. If you could change one thing to shift that balance of power in favor of women, what would that be?

KH: How could I change men's attitude towards women? How can I get inside a man's head and say how can you possibly treat your coworker in such a degrading way? She's an equal to you. She does not deserve to be commented on. Physically touched. Propositioned in the workplace. That's not a policy, that's a request and a hope that we can change male attitudes, and if they don't change then there will have to be consequences.

Source: CityAndStateNY.com on 2022 New York Gubernatorial race Mar 25, 2018

Letitia James: Codify federal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals

[On gay rights]: "While we celebrate Pride and recognize all the progress made in the 52 years since Stonewall, the LGBTQ+ community is still fighting every day for their most fundamental rights," James said in a statement. "It is well past time for us to codify federal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and make good on our country's promise of equal protection under the law for all Americans, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, or religion."
Source: Spectrum News on 2022 New York Gubernatorial race Jun 24, 2021

Letitia James: Attacks on transgender students violate their rights

[On transgender rights]: "Attacks on transgender students are a violation of their rights and simply will not be tolerated," James said in a written statement. "When we adopt inclusive policies that honor every individual's rights with dignity, we create a fairer, more just, and more prosperous society for all. The law does not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and I will do everything in my power to fight for equal protection under the law for every community."
Source: Gay City News on 2022 New York Gubernatorial race Oct 18, 2021

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Candidates and political leaders on Civil Rights:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R) 		Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R) 		Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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