State of New Mexico secondary Archives: on Civil Rights
Ben Ray Lujan:
Graded "A" by Center for Freethought Equality
The Center for Freethought Equality, the 501(c)4 sister advocacy organization of the American Humanist Association, released its scorecard of the members of the
US House of Representatives of the 114th Congress. Ben Ray Lujan received an A demonstrating strong support for church/state separation.
Source: Los Alamos Daily Post on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Aug 25, 2016
Ben Ray Lujan:
Voted for Equality Act, expanded Violence Against Women Act
One of the proudest moments I had serving in Congress is when I voted for both the Equality Act and an expanded Violence Against Women Act that included real protections for LGBTQ+ women. The Equality Act, which is legislation that congressional
Democrats have championed for years, bans discrimination in housing, education, the workforce, and other aspects of everyday life for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Source: 2020 New Mexico Senate campaign website BenRayLujan .com
Jul 8, 2020
Ben Ray Lujan:
Create true partnerships with Tribal communities
To create true partnerships with Tribal communities, it is incumbent that our governments recognize the pain and indignities Native Americans have suffered through racist policies that linger to this day. We must continue providing recourse for those
injustices as a guiding principle. This is done by listening to Tribal elders and communities and showing respect and appreciation for the culture, public service, and contributions of Native Americans in every facet of our state and history.
Source: 2020 New Mexico Senate campaign website BenRayLujan .com
Jul 8, 2020
Ben Ray Lujan:
Endorsement: One of LGBTQ community's strongest advocates
HRC announced its endorsement of Rep. Ben Ray Lujan in his bid for the U.S. Senate. "Congressman Lujan has been one of our community's strongest advocates in the United States House of Representatives, and we're proud to stand by his side as he runs
for the Senate," said HRC President Alphonso David. "As a co-sponsor of the Equality Act, Congressman Lujan's demonstrated record of support for LGBTQ people and families stands in stark contrast with his opponents."
Source: Human Rights Campaign 2020 Senate New Mexico endorsements
Jan 23, 2020
Ben Ray Lujan:
Navajo Equality endorsement; indigenous LGBTQ advocates
Lujan has a record of developing legislation regarding Tribal sovereignty and Native communities. Recently Navajo groups have endorsed
Lujan for office, such as Navajo Equality, the largest Indigenous LGBTQ+ advocacy group in the country. He is one of the few prominent Latinx politicians raising awareness of their struggle.
Source: Navajo Equality on 2020 New Mexico Senate endorsements
Bill Richardson:
Let gay and lesbian servicemembers serve openly
In Richardson’s first term as Governor, he threatened to veto a New Mexico DOMA-type law, unless it was enacted alongside civil unions. (It was never necessary.) He is also for letting gay and lesbian servicemembers serve openly in our
Armed Forces, and said so during the “Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell” debates in the 90’s. He extended civil rights laws to homosexuals and transgendered people while Governor of New Mexico.
Source: BillRichardsonBlog.com on 2008 New Mexico Voting Record HB 9
Jan 28, 2007
Bill Richardson:
Extend Domestic Partnership rights as anti-discrimination
It's time to fully extend Domestic Partnership rights. A committed couple, who agrees to spend their lives together, deserves equal protection under the law. And as I've said before and
I will say again--As a state whose diversity is its strength, we cannot accept discrimination in any form.
Source: New Mexico 2010 State of the State Address
Jan 19, 2010
Carol Moseley-Braun:
“Sticky floor” pay gap for women still persists
I am very concerned about the pay gap-what I call the sticky floor-on which many women, who are sole providers often for their families, are stuck. Women right now earn 76 cents on the dollar. That’s for Anglo women. African-American women, it’s about
67 cents on the dollar. And Hispanic women, it’s about 56 cents on the dollar. Getting rid of this pay inequity and leveling the playing field between men and women in terms of the amount of money that they earn, will be a priority in my administration.
Source: Democratic Primary Debate, Albuquerque New Mexico
Sep 4, 2003
Dick Gephardt:
We’re all in it together
Q: What do you say to Americans about the contributions of Hispanics to this country? GEPHARDT: This country is a melting pot. It’s a fabric. I often quote Martin Luther King, and I say that we’re all tied together. I say we are one people.
The Hispanic population in this country has defended us. Many, many Hispanic citizens have died in our military without even being citizens of the US. They’ve won the Congressional Medal of Honor. They work hard.
Their families make an enormous contribution to this country.
We’re all immigrants unless we’re Native Americans. And I’ll say it again: We’re all tied together. That’s my philosophy that I’ll bring to the presidency.
Martin Luther King said, “I can’t be what I ought to be until you can be what you ought to be.” That’s what I really believe. And when I’m president, we’ll have policies that’ll make that come true.
Source: Democratic Primary Debate, Albuquerque New Mexico
Sep 4, 2003
Gary Johnson:
No affirmative action in college admissions nor state jobs
Indicate the principles you support concerning affirmative action. Should state government agencies should take race and sex into account in the following sectors: College and university admissions?
A: No.
Q: Public employment?
A: No.
Q: State contracting?
A: No.
Source: 1998 New Mexico National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 1998
Gavin Clarkson:
Organizations such as Black Lives Matter divide this country
Q: Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?A:
Yes. Organizations such as ANTIFA, Black Lives Matter, and Washington Democrats like Maxine Waters are seeking to divide this country along racial lines as deeply as possible to increase their power and wealth.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Nov 3, 2020
Hector Balderas:
Absolutely supports gay marriage
In an interview with KNME's Gwyneth Doland, State Auditor Hector Balderas, who is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, said he "absolutely" supported gay marriage."Absolutely. But more importantly than that,
I've been advocating for civil rights for almost all my life," said Balderas. "I'm an attorney, I was a prosecutor that fought hard for victims' rights. So, any type of discrimination in this country really needs to be addressed swiftly."
Source: New Mexico Independent, "Gay Marriage"
Aug 1, 2011
Howard Dean:
Profiling doesn't work
It's important not to use profiling. Profiling doesn't work. There's been a lot of studies about it. It doesn't work in Hispanic communities. It doesn't work in African-American communities. And it doesn't work against the Arab-Americans either.
I am tired of being divided by race. I'm tired of being divided by gender. I'm tired of being divided by sexual orientation, by income and by religion. I want a country that's based on a community again.
Source: Democratic Primary Debate, Albuquerque New Mexico
Sep 4, 2003
Joe Cervantes:
Civil unions ok; same-sex marriage ok
Q: Should marriage only be between one man and one woman?A: No.
Q: Should same-sex couples be allowed to form civil unions?
A: Yes.
Q:
Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in New Mexico's anti-discrimination laws?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in New Mexico's anti-discrimination laws?
A: Yes.
Source: New Mexico 2012 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2012
Joe Cervantes:
Require state agencies to address institutional racism
Analysis of SB269 by NM News Port: The bill would require state agencies to be develop and implement their own policies decreasing institutional racism. All state agencies would also be required to report annually to the legislature.
Analysis by BillTrack50: The Rio Grande Foundation, whose mission is to inform citizens of the importance of individual freedom & limited government, says, "SB269 wastes time and resources by requiring state agencies to develop and implement
policies to decrease 'institutional racism'."
Veto Message: I cannot support a bill that would place such a tremendous burden on our state agencies without any assurance that the bill would actually identify or reduce institutional racism
in the workplace.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 24-13-5, Roll Call #413 on Mar/10/17; State Sen. Joe Cervantes voted YES; Passed House 36-27-7, Roll Call #575 on Mar/18/17; Vetoed by Governor Susana Martinez on Mar/30/17.
Source: BillTrack50 on New Mexico voting record SB269
Mar 10, 2017
Michelle Lujan-Grisham:
Supports marriage equality
Q: Support gay marriage?Michelle Lujan-Grisham (D): Yes. Supported NM marriage equality before Supreme Court ruling.
Steve Pearce (R): No. Personally opposes, voted against, but now settled law.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on New Mexico Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Mick Rich:
Public leaders need to set example to help diffuse racism
Black Congressional leaders refused to attend the grand opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum on Saturday because President Trump attended.
This only worsens racial division. Our nation must pull together. We are one people, of many colors.
Source: Facebook posting on 2018 New Mexico Senate race
Dec 11, 2017
Rebecca Dow:
Chosen to ally herself with anti-LGBTQ groups
Dow has also made it clear that she
is staunchly anti-choice and chosen to ally herself with extremist, anti-LGBTQ groups.
Source: Democratic Party on 2022 New Mexico Gubernatorial race
Jul 7, 2021
Rebecca Dow:
Oppose making state agencies address institutional racism
Analysis of SB269 by NM News Port: The bill would require state agencies to be develop and implement their own policies decreasing institutional racism. All state agencies would also be required to report annually to the legislature.
Analysis by BillTrack50:The Rio Grande Foundation, whose mission is to inform citizens of the importance of individual freedom & limited government, says, "SB269 wastes time and resources by requiring state agencies to develop and implement
policies to decrease 'institutional racism'."
Veto Message: I cannot support a bill that would place such a tremendous burden on our state agencies without any assurance that the bill would actually identify or reduce institutional
racism in the workplace.
Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 24-13-5, Roll Call #413 on Mar/10/17; Passed House 36-27-7, Roll Call #575 on Mar/18/17; State Rep. Rebecca Dow voted NO; Vetoed by Governor Susana Martinez on Mar/30/17.
Source: BillTrack50 on New Mexico voting record SB269
Mar 18, 2017
Steve Pearce:
Opposes gay marriage but accepts it as settled law
Q: Support gay marriage?Michelle Lujan-Grisham (D): Yes. Supported NM marriage equality before Supreme Court ruling.
Steve Pearce (R): No. Personally opposes, voted against, but now settled law.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on New Mexico Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Susana Martinez:
People should vote on gay marriage, not leave it to Court
Governor Susana Martinez reiterated her opposition to gay marriage following a state Supreme Court ruling legalizing such unions in the state. The state's highest court declared "barring individuals from marrying and depriving them of
the rights, protections, and responsibilities of civil marriage solely because of their sexual orientation violates the Equal Protection Clause of the New Mexico Constitution," making New Mexico the 17th state to legalize gay marriage.
Martinez said in statement that the issue "should have been settled by a vote of the people. Instead, the Supreme Court stepped in and rendered their decision."
"As we move forward, I am hopeful that we will not be divided, as we must come together to tackle very pressing issues," she added.
Source: On Top Magazine on 2014 New Mexico Governor race
Dec 20, 2013
Susana Martinez:
Vetoed making state agencies address institutional racism
Analysis of SB269 by NM News Port: The bill would require state agencies to be develop and implement their own policies decreasing institutional racism. All state agencies would also be required to report annually to the legislature.
Analysis by BillTrack50: The Rio Grande Foundation, whose mission is to inform citizens of the importance of individual freedom & limited government, says, "SB269 wastes time and resources by requiring state agencies to develop and implement
policies to decrease 'institutional racism'."
Veto Message: I cannot support a bill that would place such a tremendous burden on our state agencies without any assurance that the bill would actually identify or reduce institutional racism
in the workplace.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 24-13-5, Roll Call #413 on Mar/10/17; Passed House 36-27-7, Roll Call #575 on Mar/18/17; Vetoed by Governor Susana Martinez on Mar/30/17.
Source: BillTrack50 on New Mexico voting record SB269
Mar 30, 2017
Yvette Herrell:
Oppose making state agencies address institutional racism
Analysis of SB269 by NM News Port: The bill would require state agencies to be develop and implement their own policies decreasing institutional racism. All state agencies would also be required to report annually to the legislature.
Analysis by BillTrack50: The Rio Grande Foundation, whose mission is to inform citizens of the importance of individual freedom & limited government, says, "SB269 wastes time and resources by requiring state agencies to develop and implement
policies to decrease 'institutional racism'."
Veto Message: I cannot support a bill that would place such a tremendous burden on our state agencies without any assurance that the bill would actually identify or reduce institutional racism
in the workplace.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 24-13-5, Roll Call #413 on Mar/10/17; Passed House 36-27-7, Roll Call #575 on Mar/18/17; State Rep. Yvette Herrell voted NO; Vetoed by Governor Susana Martinez on Mar/30/17.
Source: BillTrack50 on New Mexico voting record SB269
Mar 18, 2017
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