State of Mississippi secondary Archives: on Civil Rights


Chris McDaniel: Curious whether Robert E. Lee remembered as hero or villain

The Republican state senator made headlines when he asked his Twitter followers to respond to a poll asking whether Lee was a hero or a villain. Ninety-one percent of respondents voted "villain."

@senatormcdaniel: "In light of all the political correctness and leftist hysteria, I'm curious about what you think: How should Robert E. Lee be remembered?"

Source: The Hill: Twitter posting of 2018 MS Senate Special Election Aug 16, 2018

Chris McDaniel: Gay marriage is unconstitutional

Q: Gay Marriage: Support gay marriage?

Mike Espy (D): Yes. "Committed to ALL Mississippians having access to their rights of citizenship," regardless of sexual orientation.

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R): No. "Personally believes marriage is between a man & a woman."

Chris McDaniel (R): No. Supreme Court gay marriage decision "has absolutely no basis" in Constitution or common law.

Source: 2018 CampusElect Guide on MS Senate Special Election Oct 9, 2018

Cindy Hyde-Smith: Marriage is between a man & a woman

Q: Gay Marriage: Support gay marriage?

Mike Espy (D): Yes. "Committed to ALL Mississippians having access to their rights of citizenship," regardless of sexual orientation.

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R): No. "Personally believes marriage is between a man & a woman."

Chris McDaniel (R): No. Supreme Court gay marriage decision "has absolutely no basis" in Constitution or common law.

Source: 2018 CampusElect Guide on MS Senate Special Election Oct 9, 2018

David Baria: Strong backer of women's rights; equal pay for equal work

I am fortunate to be married to one of the most talented lawyers I have ever known. We are blessed with 2 amazingly talented daughters. In the workplace, they deserve to be treated fairly. That is why every year since 2013, I have sponsored a bill that would make equal pay for equal work mandatory in Mississippi. I am committed to extending the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to make sure people doing the same work with the same qualifications are paid equally regardless of gender.
Source: 2018 MS Senate campaign website, BariaForMississippi.com Jun 26, 2018

Mike Espy: First black Mississippian in Congress since Reconstruction

Mike Espy, who in 1987 became the first black Mississippian elected to Congress since Reconstruction, called the [newly-opened Mississippi Civil Rights Museum] "an unvarnished portrayal of what happened years ago. Everyone should see it, regardless of race and age. Many will be impressed, but all will be affected."
Source: USA Today on 2018 MS Senate Special Election Dec 9, 2017

Mike Espy: Rights for ALL regardless of sexual orientation

Q: Gay Marriage: Support gay marriage?

Mike Espy (D): Yes. "Committed to ALL Mississippians having access to their rights of citizenship," regardless of sexual orientation.

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R): No. "Personally believes marriage is between a man & a woman."

Chris McDaniel (R): No. Supreme Court gay marriage decision "has absolutely no basis" in Constitution or common law.

Source: 2018 CampusElect Guide on MS Senate Special Election Oct 9, 2018

Phil Bryant: States' rights should stop gay marriage in Mississippi

Gov. Phil Bryant issues the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell et al v. Hodges et al:

"Throughout history, states have had the authority to regulate marriage within their borders. Today, a federal court has usurped that right to self-governance and has mandated that states must comply with federal marriage standards--standards that are out of step with the wishes of many in the United States and that are certainly out of step with the majority of Mississippians."

Source: 2015 MS gubernatorial campaign website governorbryant.com Jul 26, 2015

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