David McReynolds on Civil Rights

Support same-sex marriage and full legal equality

Support same-sex marriage:

Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act
Oppose the Marriage Protection Act
Oppose any further introductions of a constitutional amendment barring same-sex marriage.
Support the Permanent Partners Immigration Act (Allow same-sex partners of U.S. citizens and same-sex partners of lawful permanent residents the same rights as legal spouses of U.S. citizens).
Support a transgender inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act - bar employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Apply equal rights to domestic partnerships: the Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act; the Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act; the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act
Support legislation allowing for surviving same-sex partners to get Social Security benefits : just like a surviving spouse.

Source: Campaign website, mcreynoldsforsenate.org, "15 Point Plan" Sep 29, 2004

Speak out against racism in any form

The Socialist Party will speak out against racism in any form, as we move toward a new century in which before the year 2050 non-whites will constitute a majority of our people. Source: Press Conference announcing candidacy Sep 7, 1999

Racism linked to permanent underclass; solve both together

We have spent decades discussing the issues of race without understanding that the issue of racism is linked to class and we must lift employment opportunities at decent wages so that those on the bottom rung have a chance to get out of the terrible “lock” of a permanent underclass. More even - that they have a chance to take an active part in the political life the nation. Source: Open Letter to Friends and Comrades Aug 1, 1999

Gays have made progress; battle not yet won

We have made great progress on the issues of gay and lesbian liberation - progress, which as a homosexual who “came out” in 1969, I can measure with amazement. But it is a battle that is not yet won. Source: Open Letter to Friends and Comrades Aug 1, 1999

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