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Joe Biden on Civil Rights
Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator
Click here for 54 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.

    LGBTQ+ Rights

  • Dangerous to question LGBT rights and contraceptive rights. (Apr 2023)
  • To all transgender Americans: your president has your back. (Apr 2021)
  • Reverse ban on transgender individuals serving in military. (Feb 2021)
  • LGBT rights are in jeopardy from Supreme Court. (Oct 2020)
  • Son Beau got transgendered bill passed in Delaware. (Oct 2020)
  • No job discrimination for transgender status. (Jun 2020)
  • Raised in 1960s to treat homosexuality as basic love. (Oct 2019)
  • Pass Equality Act, enforce Civil Rights Act to protect LGBTQ. (Oct 2019)
  • Yes to transgender in military and right to do as others do. (Oct 2019)
  • Marriage is all about "who do you love", of whatever gender. (Oct 2017)
  • Obama disbelieved 2012 gay-marriage support was "accidental". (Mar 2014)
  • I supported gay marriage and got criticized for saying so. (May 2013)
  • I'm "absolutely comfortable" with same-sex marriage. (May 2012)
  • No on gay marriage; yes on equal treatment. (Oct 2008)
  • Nobody asks if you're gay in a foxhole. (Jun 2007)
  • Civil unions ok; gay marriage is probably inevitable. (Apr 2007)

    Minority Rights

  • Rights for women and minorities part of our shared humanity. (Sep 2023)
  • New standard to reinstate college affirmative action. (Sep 2023)
  • Created Treasury office for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. (Apr 2023)
  • Defend freedom of religion and combat Islamophobia. (Dec 2021)
  • Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President--it's about time. (Apr 2021)
  • Appoint Cabinet who look like the country they serve. (Mar 2021)
  • Trump is the most racist president in modern history. (Oct 2020)
  • Every generation moves closer to full racial inclusion. (Oct 2020)
  • This is Trump's America: Proud Boys over Antifa. (Sep 2020)
  • Ran for president after Trump's response to Charlottesville. (Sep 2020)
  • There's systemic injustice, will bring people together. (Sep 2020)
  • Suburbs are by and large integrated. (Sep 2020)
  • Our nation is at an inflection point. (Sep 2020)
  • I've benefited from white privilege, & been looked down upon. (Sep 2020)
  • People have the right to protest peacefully. (Sep 2020)
  • Military should not deal with domestic unrest. (Sep 2020)
  • Government should look like the country, by gender & race. (Aug 2020)
  • My father taught us that silence was complicity. (Aug 2020)
  • Require suburbs to open up to low-income housing. (Jul 2020)
  • Made commitment to have women on Senate Judiciary Committee. (Feb 2020)
  • 1962: Blacks get daily reminders of racial discrimination. (Oct 2019)
  • I didn't praise racists; pro-civil rights as public defender. (Jun 2019)
  • I didn't oppose busing; I opposed DOE ordering it. (Jun 2019)
  • In the 1970s, I worked with opponents to get things done. (Jun 2019)
  • You don't have to agree with opponents to work with them. (Jun 2019)
  • Will be mindful of changing social norms & personal space. (Apr 2019)
  • 1970s: Desegregating society ok, but not via school busing. (Mar 2019)
  • Endorsed diverse slate of candidates for Congress. (Feb 2019)
  • FactCheck: Claims he supported busing; record says otherwise. (Apr 2018)
  • 1962: only white lifeguard at pool of African-American kids. (Oct 2017)
  • Delivered eulogy for segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond. (Oct 2017)
  • 1976: Opposed school busing to combat segregation. (Oct 2010)
  • Inalienable rights cannot be denied by any majority. (Oct 2010)
  • 1987 Biden Report: Reject Bork; he'd roll back civil rights. (Nov 2009)
  • 1968: Wilmington riots failed at conversation between races. (Jul 2007)
  • Opposed to quota-systems; they insure mediocrity. (Oct 1975)

    Voting Record

  • COVID: Mask mandate is about saving lives. (Aug 2020)
  • 1978: opposed busing except for gov't-intended segregation. (Jul 2007)
Ryan Binkley on Civil Rights
Republican challenger for President; CEO and Pastor
Click here for the full quote by Ryan Binkley OR click here for Ryan Binkley on other issues.
  • Marriage is a sacred bond between one man and one woman. (Jan 2024)
Doug Burgum on Civil Rights
2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor
Click here for 5 full quotes by Doug Burgum OR click here for Doug Burgum on other issues.
  • Ban trans people from bathrooms & school sports. (Jan 2024)
  • Repeal Sunday morning shopping ban. (Mar 2019)
  • Fly flags of ND tribal nations at Governor's Office. (Jan 2019)
  • No discrimination because of sexual orientation. (Jun 2016)
  • Gay marriage is ok, but not running on social issues. (Apr 2016)
Chris Christie on Civil Rights
N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate
Click here for 15 full quotes by Chris Christie OR click here for Chris Christie on other issues.
  • Trump fed the stolen election lie leading to insurrection. (Nov 2021)
  • Black Lives Matter encourages cop killing. (Oct 2015)
  • Churches can use sexual orientation; businesses can't. (Aug 2015)
  • Disagree with Supreme Court, but gay marriage is law of land. (Jun 2015)
  • Gay marriage is settled in NJ, but keep debating nationally. (Jul 2014)
  • If my kids were gay, I'd give them a hug; but no marriage. (Oct 2013)
  • Supreme Court accepting gay marriage was "a bad decision". (Jun 2013)
  • No legislating gay marriage; but referendum ok. (Mar 2013)
  • Homosexuality is not a sin; people are born that way. (Jun 2012)
  • Marriage is an institution between one man & one woman. (Jun 2012)
  • No same-sex marriage; civil unions are adequate. (Feb 2012)
  • Vetoed closure of Developmental Disabilities Centers. (Aug 2011)
  • Pursue civil unions in NJ, but not same-sex marriage. (Jun 2011)
  • Homosexuals are born that way; they're not sinners. (Jun 2011)
  • Marriage exclusively between one man and one woman. (Jul 2009)
Ron DeSantis on Civil Rights
Republican presidential contender; FL governor
Click here for 5 full quotes by Ron DeSantis OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • DE&I is discrimination, exclusion, and indoctrination. (Jan 2024)
  • We've eliminated so-called DEI from our public universities. (Jan 2024)
  • Those who got violent need to be held accountable. (Jan 2021)
  • Backs bill impeding voting by ex-felons. (May 2019)
  • Core values that have made America great. (Jun 2012)
Larry Elder on Civil Rights
Republican presidential contender & talkshow host
Click here for 2 full quotes by Larry Elder OR click here for Larry Elder on other issues.
  • Critical Race Theory increases racial tensions in America. (Apr 2023)
  • Opposes rights for transgender people in restrooms, sports. (Sep 2021)
Nikki Haley on Civil Rights
Republican presidential contender; UN Ambassador 2017-2018
Click here for 12 full quotes by Nikki Haley OR click here for Nikki Haley on other issues.
  • America has stains about racism, but fix it along the way. (Jan 2024)
  • Everybody associates the Civil War with slavery. (Jan 2024)
  • Transgender women in sports is "women's issue of our time". (May 2023)
  • Our troops already know the difference between men and women. (Mar 2023)
  • America not racist, nothing could be further from the truth. (Feb 2023)
  • American is not a racist country; it's a work in progress. (Aug 2020)
  • Women don't have more challenges, just different ones. (Dec 2018)
  • No need for any new transgender bathroom law. (Aug 2017)
  • Our goal should always be to empower women. (Mar 2017)
  • Accused of lack of diversity in gubernatorial cabinet. (Apr 2012)
  • Minority & women groups are just special interest groups. (Apr 2012)
  • Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Jun 2010)
Kamala Harris on Civil Rights
Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator
Click here for 37 full quotes by Kamala Harris OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • Expand capital access for minority-owned businesses. (Oct 2023)
  • Inspired by diverse Americans marching for equal justice. (Oct 2020)
  • Protect those who are more vulnerable to hate. (Oct 2019)
  • Federal government protects civil rights when states fail. (Jun 2019)
  • Rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day. (Feb 2019)

    Racism

  • Trump has consistently tried to divide us by race. (Sep 2024)
  • Supreme Court trying to get rid of DEI & affirmative action. (Jul 2023)
  • Trump's 50 Court of Appeals appointments: no Blacks. (Oct 2020)
  • Trump declining to condemn white supremacists is a pattern. (Oct 2020)
  • There is no vaccine for racism--we've got to do the work. (Aug 2020)
  • Challenged Biden's opposition to busing. (Jul 2020)
  • Must speak the truth about racism & other forms of hate. (Aug 2019)
  • Russian election interference exploited racial divide. (Aug 2019)
  • Biden worked with racist senators to oppose busing. (Jun 2019)
  • We cannot be ignorant of history of race in this country. (Jun 2019)
  • Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
  • Reparations raise a public health issue. (Mar 2019)
  • Reparations means real investments in black communities. (Feb 2019)
  • Reparations for blacks should include HBCU and reforms. (Feb 2019)
  • Judicial appointments should reject separate but equal. (Apr 2018)

    Sexism

  • Men and women support women in leadership. (Oct 2024)
  • 176 countries bar women's economic participation. (Nov 2023)
  • First female DA in SF; Second black female senator. (Oct 2020)
  • Dems take black women for granted. (Nov 2019)
  • Legalize sex work, but fight trafficking and abuse. (Apr 2019)
  • Women's issues are really about everyone. (Apr 2019)
  • Calling it "identity politics" marginalizes our issues. (Aug 2018)
  • Fight for equal rights for all. (Apr 2015)

    Transgender/LGBTQ+ Rights

  • We had laws that treated gay people as second class citizens. (Oct 2024)
  • Will fight to pass the Equality Act for LGBTQI+ Americans. (Sep 2024)
  • I performed same-sex marriages in 2004, AND later ones. (Oct 2019)
  • End unequal treatment under law by sexual orientation. (Oct 2019)
  • Ally of LGBTQ community; must end discrimination. (Apr 2019)
  • Let transgender people access the bathroom of their choice. (Jan 2019)
  • Ensure marriage equality for all Californians. (Apr 2015)
  • Eliminate "gay panic" tactic for criminal defendants. (Aug 2014)
  • Refused to defend Prop. 8 gay marriage ban. (Dec 2010)
Howie Hawkins on Civil Rights
Green Party Presidential Challenger
Click here for 6 full quotes by Howie Hawkins OR click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.
  • Support International Bill of Rights for Women. (Jul 2020)
  • Amend Civil Rights Act to include LGBTQIA+. (May 2019)
  • Reparations for African-Americans slavery. (May 2019)
  • Continue affirmative action programs. (Oct 2006)
  • Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws. (Aug 2006)
  • End racial profiling. (Jun 2006)
Will Hurd on Civil Rights
U.S. Rep; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for 3 full quotes by Will Hurd OR click here for Will Hurd on other issues.
  • Use diversity to solve the major problems that we're facing. (Jul 2023)
  • Don't be a jerk, racist, misogynist or homophobe. (Jun 2023)
  • Allow transgender people in the military. (Jun 2019)
Asa Hutchinson on Civil Rights
Republican presidential contender; AR Governor
Click here for 5 full quotes by Asa Hutchinson OR click here for Asa Hutchinson on other issues.
  • Move beyond race-based admissions; fight identity politics. (Jun 2023)
  • Fought Obama order requiring gender neutral bathrooms. (Apr 2023)
  • Forced moderate version of business "religious freedom" bill. (Oct 2015)
  • Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
  • Marriage should be only one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2014)
Perry Johnson on Civil Rights
CEO & Republican presidential challenger
Click here for 2 full quotes by Perry Johnson OR click here for Perry Johnson on other issues.
  • Leftists drives wedges among us in dealing with race. (Jun 2023)
  • Transition therapy for minors is child abuse. (Apr 2023)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Civil Rights
Independent presidential Challenger
Click here for 2 full quotes by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. OR click here for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on other issues.
  • Address racial healing through Targeted Community Repair. (May 2023)
  • Against biological males participating in women's sports. (Apr 2023)
Joe Maldonado on Civil Rights
Libertarian candidate for governor & president
Click here for the full quote by Joe Maldonado OR click here for Joe Maldonado on other issues.
  • Strongly supports same-sex marriage. (May 2018)
Chase Oliver on Civil Rights
Libertarian candidate for President
Click here for 4 full quotes by Chase Oliver OR click here for Chase Oliver on other issues.
  • I'm armed and gay: armed gays are harder to bash. (Sep 2023)
  • Don't tell LGBTQ people who to be or how to live. (Aug 2023)
  • 2003: Launched his high school's gay-straight alliance. (Nov 2022)
  • Equal rights regardless of color; even black transgender. (Sep 2020)
Mike Pence on Civil Rights
Former Republican Vice President (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for 17 full quotes by Mike Pence OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • Battle against radical gender ideology for religious freedom. (Apr 2023)
  • Trump condemns neo-Nazis and has Jewish grandchildren. (Oct 2020)
  • Criticized 1992 Civil Rights Act as being about "quotas". (Sep 2020)
  • Refused to say "Black lives matter". (Sep 2020)
  • No evidence of hate crimes over gender identity. (Sep 2020)
  • Changing definition of marriage is abolishing marriage. (Sep 2020)
  • OpEd: RFRA seen as allowing discrimination against gays. (Feb 2019)
  • OpEd: supports conversion therapy & anti-LGBTQ extremism. (Aug 2018)
  • No place in our administration for LGBTQ discrimination. (Jan 2017)
  • RFRA Fix: ensure that religious freedom doesn't discriminate. (Sep 2016)
  • Pro-business environment better for wages than equal pay. (Jul 2016)
  • Opposes pay equity; close wage gap by growing economy. (Apr 2016)
  • Civil rights must be balanced with religious freedom. (Jan 2016)
  • Listen to the merits of debate on LGBT rights. (Oct 2015)
  • Religious Freedom Act is not about LGBT discrimination. (Sep 2015)
  • Future of conservatism demands traditional marriage. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted against expansion of hate-crime protection. (May 2007)
Dean Phillips on Civil Rights
Democratic U.S. Rep & presidential Challenger
Click here for 2 full quotes by Dean Phillips OR click here for Dean Phillips on other issues.
  • Restore faith in our democracy and increase participation. (Apr 2020)
  • Supports Equality Act and extraordinary LGBTQ community. (Mar 2019)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Civil Rights
CEO & Republican Challenger
Click here for 4 full quotes by Vivek Ramaswamy OR click here for Vivek Ramaswamy on other issues.
  • End affirmative action & Department of Education. (Apr 2023)
  • Identifying as transgender can be a sign of mental illness. (Mar 2023)
  • Get rid of affirmative action; it is a national cancer. (Mar 2023)
  • Makes no sense that biological sex is completely fluid. (Mar 2023)
Bernie Sanders on Civil Rights
Independent Senator (VT) amd former Presidential candidate
Click here for 25 full quotes by Bernie Sanders OR click here for Bernie Sanders on other issues.
  • Even prisoners should still have right to vote. (Apr 2019)
  • Congressional representation for D.C. residents. (Feb 2019)
  • Invest in distressed communities as "reparations". (Feb 2019)
  • Women's March: never again second-class citizens. (Jan 2017)
  • DOMA was homophobic even in 1996. (Nov 2016)
  • Empower Native Americans to make up for abrogated treaties. (Nov 2016)
  • Vermont implemented ENDA 22 years ago; so should feds. (Sep 2015)
  • Right to love each other, regardless of sexual orientation. (Jul 2015)
  • Voter ID laws marginalize communities of color. (Jun 2015)
  • Remove Confederate flag from State Houses. (Jun 2015)
  • Equal pay for equal work by women. (Mar 2015)
  • Bush’s tracking citizens’ phone call patterns is illegal. (Jun 2006)
  • Never accept racism, sexism, nor homophobia. (Jun 1997)

    Black Lives Matter

  • End all forms of racial & sex discrimination in this country. (Feb 2020)
  • We have a racist society from top to bottom. (Feb 2020)
  • Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
  • Deal with racial issues as part of health care reform. (Apr 2019)
  • Supports reparations, but targeted to distressed communities. (Mar 2019)
  • No ambiguity in condemning white supremacists. (Sep 2017)
  • 1960s U. Chicago Congress of Racial Equality member. (Nov 2016)
  • What kind of response would happen if Flint MI were white? (Feb 2016)
  • Combat institutional racism and reform justice system. (Oct 2015)
  • Black Lives Matter: deal with institutional racism. (Jul 2015)
  • 1964: civil rights activist in Congress on Racial Equality. (Jun 1997)

    Voting Record

  • 1983: Approved "Gay Rights Day" in Burlington Vermont. (Feb 2019)
Tim Scott on Civil Rights
Republican presidential challenger; SC Senator
Click here for 5 full quotes by Tim Scott OR click here for Tim Scott on other issues.
  • Hear me clearly: America is not a racist country. (Apr 2021)
  • Require state employees to undergo implicit bias training. (Sep 2020)
  • Our family went from cotton to Congress in one lifetime. (Aug 2020)
  • Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
  • Sanctity of traditional marriage: one man one woman. (Nov 2010)
Corey Stapleton on Civil Rights
MT Secretary of State; Republican Presidential Challenger
Click here for 3 full quotes by Corey Stapleton OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Will take deliberative approach on mail-in voting. (Mar 2020)
  • No affirmative action in state hiring or colleges. (Nov 2000)
  • No civil unions; no gay marriage. (Nov 2000)
Jill Stein on Civil Rights
Green Challenger
Click here for 15 full quotes by Jill Stein OR click here for Jill Stein on other issues.
  • Rejects endorsement from white supremacist leader. (Oct 2024)
  • Ensure rights and freedoms for all marginalized groups. (Dec 2023)
  • Don't use 'religious freedom' as fig leaf for discrimination. (Nov 2016)
  • Protect LGBTQIA+ people from discrimination. (Aug 2016)
  • No discrimination based on orientation whether it's LGB or T. (Jul 2015)
  • Religious Freedom is surrogate for patriarchal domination. (Jul 2015)
  • After marriage equality comes workplace equality. (Jul 2015)
  • Must follow up direct action with electoral politics. (Jun 2015)
  • Black Lives Matter: fix the system of racism. (Mar 2015)
  • Recognize gay marriages & civil unions from abroad in visas. (Jul 2014)
  • All people entitled to full civil rights, including gays. (Nov 2012)
  • Pay equity for women remains critical, despite some programs. (Oct 2012)
  • First pro-gay-marriage candidate in first gay marriage state. (Dec 2011)
  • Economy that is not fully inclusive is inherently unstable. (Dec 2011)
  • Legalize gay marriage. (Nov 2001)
Francis Suarez on Civil Rights
Miami mayor; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for 2 full quotes by Francis Suarez OR click here for Francis Suarez on other issues.
  • Country should be pro-equal rights for LGBTQ community. (Jan 2024)
  • The diversity of our city is a strength for us. (Jun 2023)
Donald Trump on Civil Rights
Republican former President
Click here for 48 full quotes by Donald Trump OR click here for Donald Trump on other issues.
  • I'll revoke executive order for Marxist equity and inclusion. (Mar 2023)
  • Biden administration is waging war on free speech. (Feb 2023)
  • No crackdown on China for repressing Falun Gong or Catholics. (Jun 2020)
  • DC won't become a state because they'd elect Democrats. (May 2020)
  • 2017: removing Confederacy monuments destroys our heritage. (Jan 2020)
  • Respectfully check mosques; we have to look at profiling. (Jun 2016)
  • Put the Confederate flag in a museum, not on statehouses. (Jun 2016)
  • Political correctness is country's problem, not my problem. (Aug 2015)

    LGBT Rights

  • AdWatch: Kamala is for they/them; Trump is for you. (Oct 2024)
  • Blasphemy to promote transgender visibility on Easter Sunday. (Mar 2024)
  • Transgender protections destroying women's sports. (Feb 2021)
  • Job discrimination rules don't apply to transgender status. (Jun 2020)
  • Global campaign to end the criminalization of homosexuality. (Feb 2019)
  • 1980s: personal lawyer gay & closeted & Trump kept secret. (Aug 2016)
  • 2000: extend Civil Rights Act to apply to gays and lesbians. (Aug 2016)
  • Sexual orientation is invalid reason for firing workers. (Jun 2016)
  • After Supreme Court vote, gay marriage is a reality. (Aug 2015)
  • Same-sex marriage is a state issue. (Jun 2015)
  • No gay marriage; no same-sex partner benefits. (Mar 2011)
  • Tolerate diversity; prosecute hate crimes against gays. (Jul 2000)

    Minority Rights

  • I am not a racist but BLM calling police pigs is wrong. (Oct 2020)
  • Aside from Lincoln, no one has done more for Blacks. (Oct 2020)
  • I denounce white supremacy; and I denounce ANTIFA. (Oct 2020)
  • OpEd: incapable of seeing Floyd murder as un-American. (Oct 2020)
  • FactCheck: Proud Boys standing by to deal with Antifa. (Sep 2020)
  • Proud Boys: stand back & stand by; against Antifa. (Sep 2020)
  • Racial sensitivity training is racist: a radical revolution. (Sep 2020)
  • Agrees vibrant economy key to addressing racial tensions. (Sep 2020)
  • Best employment & best homeownership for Black Americans. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: LBJ civil rights laws dwarf any Trump action. (Aug 2020)
  • Treat Judaism as nationality, not just religion. (Dec 2019)
  • Charlottesville: you had very fine people on both sides. (Sep 2019)
  • Skipped 2019 NAACP meeting, due to "format" disagreements. (Jul 2019)
  • FactCheck: Yes, record number of women in Congress. (Feb 2019)
  • More jobs for women; now we will help women outside US too. (Feb 2019)
  • Sued in 1970s for racist rental policy, but same as everyone. (Sep 2016)
  • Minorities in disaster cities: what do you have to lose? (Sep 2016)
  • 1973: sued for racial bias against black tenants. (Aug 2016)
  • Pushed town council to allow blacks & Jews into Mar-a-Lago. (Aug 2016)
  • Promoted gender equality in a male-dominated industry. (Nov 2015)
  • I'm "fine" with affirmative action, for now. (Oct 2015)
  • Well-educated blacks have advantage over whites. (Sep 2015)
  • OpEd: "bigotry" was more like racial insensitivity. (Sep 2015)
  • I'm no misogynist; I put women in charge of construction. (Aug 2015)
  • Disinvited from RedState gathering for misogynistic comments. (Aug 2015)
  • Obama's presidency has done nothing for African Americans. (Aug 2015)
  • Created first club in Palm Beach open to blacks & Jews. (Oct 1997)
  • Women are far stronger than men; don't believe "weaker sex". (Oct 1997)
JD Vance on Civil Rights
Republican Vice Presidential nominee
Click here for 9 full quotes by JD Vance OR click here for JD Vance on other issues.
  • Same-sex & interracial marriage is a distraction. (Aug 2024)
  • Criminalize gender-affirming care of a minor. (Jul 2024)
  • Passport Sanity Act: There are only two genders. (Jul 2024)
  • Enforce Court decision ending college affirmative action. (Sep 2023)
  • OpEd: Mocked AOC for Native American phrase for non-binary. (Sep 2021)
  • Cultural isolation makes whites susceptible to xenophobia. (Jul 2021)
  • Generals should read less about white rage, whatever that is. (Jul 2021)
  • Black Lives Matter movement destroyed many towns and cities. (Jun 2021)
  • Segregated neighborhoods invisible to white residents. (May 2017)
Tim Walz on Civil Rights
DFL Governor & V.P. nominee
Click here for 5 full quotes by Tim Walz OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Added religious-liberty protections to human-rights statutes. (Aug 2024)
  • For too many getting back to normal isn't good enough. (Mar 2021)
  • No discrimination because of who they love. (May 2017)
  • Freedom from discrimination is elemental concept of nation. (May 2017)
  • Continue Affirmative Action against unequal representation. (Nov 2006)
Cornel West on Civil Rights
Green Party/People's Party candidate
Click here for 3 full quotes by Cornel West OR click here for Cornel West on other issues.
  • Secure the rights of LGBTQ+ and Trans-Peoples. (Aug 2023)
  • Focusing on diversity is a very narrow criteria to use. (Jul 2023)
  • If you don't have deep solidarity, diversity means little. (Dec 2020)
Kanye West on Civil Rights
Birthday Party candidate for President
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  • Never registered to vote before; Democrats "threatened" him. (Jul 2020)
Marianne Williamson on Civil Rights
Democratic candidate for President
Click here for 12 full quotes by Marianne Williamson OR click here for Marianne Williamson on other issues.
  • Denial of LGBTQ rights is a stain on our national character. (Jun 2023)
  • Use presidency to advocate for the things women care about. (Jun 2023)
  • Declare transgender murder/suicide a national emergency. (May 2023)
  • Reparations is a debt that is owed, not financial assistance. (Jul 2019)
  • Reparations are an appropriate response to country's history. (Apr 2019)
  • Attacks on gay rights is attack on us all. (Apr 2019)
  • $100 billion over 10 years as reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
  • Expand LGBTQ rights to end discrimination. (Apr 2019)
  • $200 billion for reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
  • Reparations to be distributed over 10 years by black leaders. (Mar 2019)
  • You don't have to LIKE people to allow their equal rights. (Jul 2018)
  • Reparations is a sign of America's racial healing. (Jul 2018)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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