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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Danny Drew on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Supported gay marriage from a young age. (Jun 2017)
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Tom Foley on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger:
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- Maintain gay marriage law, although personally against it. (Dec 2010)
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Ned Lamont on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Warrantless wiretapping is acting like they’re above the law. (Jun 2006)
- Limiting marriage blurs the line between church & state. (May 2006)
- I am a strong supporter of affirmative action. (May 2006)
- Hold Bush accountable for warrantless wiretaps. (May 2006)
- On gay marriage: butt out and leave people alone. (Apr 2006)
- Don’t compromise Constitutional liberties in war on terror. (Apr 2006)
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Mark Lauretti on Civil Rights
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Peter Lumaj on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor:
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Dan Malloy on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor:
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- Prohibit "conversion therapy" of gay youth. (Jun 2016)
- Include gender identity in anti-discrimination law. (Jul 2011)
- CT shattered the glass ceiling with first female governor. (Jan 2011)
- Supports gay marriage and equal rights for all. (Apr 2010)
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Prasad Srinivasan on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Prohibit "conversion therapy" of gay youth. (May 2016)
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Bob Stefanowski on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor of Connecticut:
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- I'm a civil rights Republican, not a white nationalist. (Aug 2018)
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Joe Visconti on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor:
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- Labelled Chinese candidate as "Kim Jong Tong". (Aug 2018)
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David Walker on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Same-sex domestic partnership benefi but not marriage. (Mar 2012)
- Equal benefits for civil unions; but no same-sex marriage. (Mar 2012)
- I believe in affirmative action but not quotas. (Mar 2012)
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Senate:
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Ann-Marie Adams on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Connecticut U. S. Senate:
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- President of the Conn. Association of Black Communicators. (Feb 2018)
- Racial injustice:Black student debt disproportionately worse. (Nov 2012)
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Matthew Corey on Civil Rights
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Republican Candidate for Connecticut U.S. Senator:
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- Supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
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Tom Foley on Civil Rights
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Wirhdrawn Republican Senate candidate:
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- Maintain gay marriage law, although personally against it. (Dec 2010)
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Chris Murphy on Civil Rights
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Rep. (CT-5):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
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August Wolf on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Signed Supreme Court amicus brief favoring same-sex marriage. (Apr 2016)
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Joe Courtney on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Rosa DeLauro on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (CT-3):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Sponsored enforcing against gender-based wage discrimination. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
- Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)
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Elizabeth Esty on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Enforce equal pay for equal work via Lilly Ledbetter Act. (Nov 2012)
- Full marriage equality and benefits for gay couples. (Nov 2012)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jun 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Jahana Hayes on Civil Rights
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Jim Himes on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Supports marriage equality, with all other equal benefits. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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John Larson on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (CT-1):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 80% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 92% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jul 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Feb 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Larry Kudlow on Civil Rights
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Linda McMahon on Civil Rights
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Former Small Business Administration:
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- Longtime advocate for women in leadership and business. (Dec 2018)
- I'm proud of WWE history; it's not a "war on women". (Jun 2012)
- Allow gays to openly serve in military, but do it cautiously. (Mar 2010)
- Opposes a DOMA amendment. (Oct 2012)
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Jodi Rell on Civil Rights
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Republican CT Governor:
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- Rated “C” by National Review on pro-gay issues. (Jan 2007)
- Comprehensive state job searches should ignore demographics. (Nov 2006)
- Only governor to sign civil unions without a court order. (Sep 2006)
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Jack Orchulli on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger:
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- Against constitutional ban on gay marriage. (Aug 2004)
- All Americans deserve civil rights. (Apr 2004)
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John Rowland on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2004):
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- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
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Gary Franks on Civil Rights
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Nancy Lee Johnson on Civil Rights
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Former Republican challenger, U.S.Rep.:
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- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
- Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)
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Miriam Masullo on Civil Rights
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Rob Simmons on Civil Rights
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2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.:
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- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 47% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Chris Dodd on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (CT):
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- Apply Family & Medical Leave Act to same sex couples. (Aug 2007)
- Treat same-sex couples equally in all rights except marriage. (Jul 2007)
- Bury "N" word along with "neglect", "silence", "bigotry". (Jul 2007)
- Supports civil unions but opposes gay marriage. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 93% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
- Sponsored bill honoring the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Sam Gejdenson on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Nancy Lee Johnson on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 6):
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- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
- Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)
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Barbara Bailey Kennelly on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Barbara Kennelly on Civil Rights
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Ned Lamont on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Warrantless wiretapping is acting like they’re above the law. (Jun 2006)
- Limiting marriage blurs the line between church & state. (May 2006)
- I am a strong supporter of affirmative action. (May 2006)
- Hold Bush accountable for warrantless wiretaps. (May 2006)
- On gay marriage: butt out and leave people alone. (Apr 2006)
- Don’t compromise Constitutional liberties in war on terror. (Apr 2006)
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Joseph Lieberman on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator (CT, retiring 2012), ran for V.P. with Gore, ran for president 2004:
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- Flag burning is abhorrent, but not a constitutional issue. (Jan 2004)
- Allow driver’s license for immigrants. (Jan 2004)
- Support reparation legislations. (Jan 2004)
- Sunset the Patriot Act. (Nov 2003)
- Marched with Martin Luther King in 1963; keep dream alive. (Sep 2003)
- Marched with MLK, fought for voting rights in Mississippi. (May 2003)
- Opposes laws against gay sex & sodomy; focus on real crime. (May 2003)
- Better economy helps blacks: Rising tide raises all boats. (May 2003)
- Support Equal Pay Act for women; plus loans & lawsuits. (Oct 2000)
- Equalize pay for women; it’s unfair and unacceptable. (Oct 2000)
- I do support, and will support affirmative action. (Aug 2000)
- Never supported CA Prop. 209 banning affirmative action. (Aug 2000)
- Support affirmative action and end all discrimination. (Aug 2000)
- Supports affirmative action now; but phase it out by 2010. (Aug 2000)
- Affirmative action is “patently unfair”, in 1995. (Aug 2000)
- For gay equal employment; against gay marriage. (Aug 2000)
- Affirmative action divides us. (Aug 2000)
- Expand “Hate Crimes” to include women, gays, and disabled. (Jun 2000)
- Participated in MLK’s March On Washington. (May 2000)
- Express religious faith in schools, within Constitution. (May 2000)
- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business. (Mar 2004)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 86% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Investigate deportation of Japanese during WWII. (Jan 2009)
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Jim Maloney on Civil Rights
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Democrat (retired) (District 5):
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- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
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Chris Murphy on Civil Rights
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Rep. (CT-5):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
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Alan Schlesinger on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Oct 2006)
- Opposes affirmative action. (Jul 2006)
- No gay marriage, but no constitutional ban. (Jul 2006)
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Christopher Shays on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (CT-4):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 69% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)
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Rob Simmons on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 47% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Richard Blumenthal on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator:
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- Support the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. (Aug 2010)
- CT statutes do not allow same-sex marriage licenses. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
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Susan Bysiewicz on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger (Lost primary):
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- Same-sex couples deserve same rights as straight marrieds. (Apr 2012)
- Require companies to pay women equally for equal work. (Jul 2011)
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Dan Carter on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Senate:
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- NO on including gender identity in anti-discrimination law. (May 2011)
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John Flynn on Civil Rights
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Linda McMahon on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Longtime advocate for women in leadership and business. (Dec 2018)
- I'm proud of WWE history; it's not a "war on women". (Jun 2012)
- Allow gays to openly serve in military, but do it cautiously. (Mar 2010)
- Opposes a DOMA amendment. (Oct 2012)
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Christopher Shays on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (CT-4):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 69% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)
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Joe Visconti on Civil Rights
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- Labelled Chinese candidate as "Kim Jong Tong". (Aug 2018)
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