Tony Knowles on Civil Rights Democratic Challenger for Senate (AK; previously served as Governor)

Marriage definition should be by states, not US Constitution

Knowles: I believe marriage is a union between a man and a woman and while I was governor, Alaskans voted to define marriage as such. I oppose amending the U.S. Constitution along these lines since federal amendments should guarantee our rights, not limit them. Additionally, the 10th Amendment clearly gives states the responsibility to decide such matters and Alaskans have spoken.

Oppose the Patriot Act-it undermines freedoms

Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment.

In 1976 the National Governors Association expressed support for ratification and implementation of the Equal Rights Amendment, which would constitutionally guarantee full citizenship rights and opportunities for women. In 1982 the drive for ratification fell short, and efforts to initiate the amendatory process were taken.

The National Governors Association reaffirms its support for the principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment, i.e., that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on the basis of gender.