State of Missouri secondary Archives: on Civil Rights
Lucas Kunce:
Pass Equality Act; ban conversion therapy
Lucas believes that no matter where they live or work, LGBTQ+ Missourians should be empowered to feel safe and supported in their communities.
That's why we must act to pass the Equality Act, protect our kids by banning conversion therapy nationwide, and end the epidemic of violence against trans Americans.
Source: 2021 MO Senate campaign website LucasKunce.com
Aug 12, 2021
Lucas Kunce:
Must address systemic racism across our state and country
Lucas believes the Black Lives Matter Movement is the frontline of the fight for human rights. He recognizes the reality that Black Missourians of all ages are more at risk of dying as a result of police use of force compared to white Missourians.
Black Missourians face systemic racism and inequities in school, in the workplace, in the criminal justice system, and in communities across our state and our country. Lucas is committed to a more equitable and inclusive America.
Source: 2021 MO Senate campaign website LucasKunce.com
Aug 12, 2021
Matt Blunt:
No affirmative action in state contracts nor colleges
Q: Affirmative Action: Should race, ethnicity, or gender be taken into account in state agencies' decisions on: Q: College and university admissions
A: No.
Q: Public employment
A: No.
Q: State contracting
A: No.
Source: 1998 MO State Legislative National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 1998
Matt Blunt:
No same-sex marriage; no gay discrimination laws
Q: Do you believe that the Missouri government should include sexual orientation in Missouri's anti-discrimination laws? A: No.
Q: Do you believe that the Missouri government should recognize same-sex marriages?
A: No.
Source: 1998 MO State Legislative National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 1998
Mike Gibbons:
No affirmative action for state contracts nor state colleges
Q: Should race, ethnicity or gender be taken into account in state agencies' decisions on Public employment?A: No.
Q: State college and university admissions?
A: No.
Q: State contracting?
A: No.
Source: 2004 MO Congressional National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
Tim Shepard:
Is LGBTQ and married to love of his life
YES, WE CAN WIN. There are cynics who think being LGBTQ and married to the love of your life is a political death sentence. Missouri deserves better than that. Let's bring healthcare, education, and infrastructure back to Missouri.
And let's prove to the world that ending racism and homophobia is possible. Let's say to the world 200 years after the Missouri Compromise, that we are now a #MissouriUnCompromised.
Source: 2021 MO Senate campaign website TShepard.com
Sep 2, 2021
Tim Shepard:
Make schools & jobs safe and accommodating for minorities
There are still significant levels of discrimination at all levels of government for members of our minority communities, whether a racial/cultural one or a function of gender identity or sexual orientation. We have to be the voice in policy
discussions and program funding in order to make schools, workplaces, and the community safe and accommodating for these minorities. In addition, there must be a concerted effort to bring them into the policy discussions at every step of the process.
Source: 2021 MO Senate campaign website TShepard.com
Sep 2, 2021
Trudy Busch Valentine:
Protect marriage equality because love is love
In the Senate, Trudy will be proud to co-sponsor the Equality Act to protect LGBTQ individuals from discrimination. Trudy will support legislation to protect marriage equality because love is love.
Trudy will also champion full funding for organizations like Planned Parenthood that provide compassionate, quality care for LGBTQ patients.
Source: 2022 MO Senate campaign website TrudyBuschValentine.com
Jul 31, 2022
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