State of Illinois secondary Archives: on Civil Rights


Barack Obama: Supports affirmative action in colleges and government

Source: 1998 IL State Legislative National Political Awareness Test Jul 2, 1998

Barack Obama: Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws

Q: Do you believe that the Illinois government should include sexual orientation in Illinois’ anti-discrimination laws?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you believe that the Illinois government should recognize same-sex marriages?

A: Undecided

Source: 1998 IL State Legislative National Political Awareness Test Jul 2, 1998

Paul Schimpf: Girls should not be at a biological disadvantage in sports

Parents with daughters shall have the right to see their daughters flourish by having a fair chance to compete in sporting activities where they are not at a biological disadvantage due to their sex.
Source: 2021 IL Gubernatorial campaign website Schimpf4Illinois.com Nov 15, 2021

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