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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Neil Abercrombie on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
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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 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 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-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 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- 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)
- Investigate deportation of Japanese during WWII. (Jan 2009)
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Duke Aiona on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- No same-sex marriage; no civil unions. (Nov 2010)
- Supports affirmative action. (Nov 2010)
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John Carroll on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- Inclusive legislation to banish racism and intolerance. (Jul 2016)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, but 14th Amendment trumps that. (Nov 2012)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Civil Rights
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
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- Correct racial injustice in an institutional way. (Nov 2019)
- No one in government should tell anyone who they can love. (Jun 2019)
- My time in the military changed my anti-gay views. (Mar 2019)
- I never personally supported gay conversion therapy. (Mar 2019)
- Must lead in condemning bigotry, regardless of belief. (Mar 2019)
- Supports gay rights, 100% record with Human Rights Campaign. (Mar 2019)
- Views on LGBT rights evolved; 100% rating from HRC. (Jan 2019)
- Early 2000s: supported father's antigay rights group. (Jan 2019)
- Actively supports equal rights on LGBTQ+ issues. (Jan 2019)
- Regrets past anti-gay statements; now pro-LGBTQ+ rights. (Jan 2019)
- 2002: Amend Constitution to protect traditional marriage. (Jan 2019)
- 2004: We shouldn't represent views of homosexual extremists. (Jan 2019)
- 2012: Apologized for anti-LGBT past; pro-LGBT bills now. (Jan 2019)
- Against gay marriage but no government morality. (May 2017)
- 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 wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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- Create civil unions for couples who cannot marry. (Jan 2010)
- Create civil unions for couples who cannot marry. (Jan 2010)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- 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. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
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David Ige on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor:
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- Follow the lessons offered by our host culture. (Jan 2015)
- Civil unions ok; gay marriage not ok. (Nov 2012)
- Create civil unions for couples who cannot marry. (Jan 2010)
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Marissa Kerns on Civil Rights
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Bob McDermott on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Amendment for marriage only by opposite-sex couples. (Feb 2016)
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Andria Tupola on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- Include gender identity in anti-discrimination laws. (Nov 2018)
- Give same rights to American Samoans living here. (Aug 2018)
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Senate:
HI 2022: 2022 HI Governor's race
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John Carroll on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Senate (declined):
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- Inclusive legislation to banish racism and intolerance. (Jul 2016)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, but 14th Amendment trumps that. (Nov 2012)
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Ron Curtis on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Americans are equally entitled to Constitutional rights. (Aug 2018)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- Create civil unions for couples who cannot marry. (Jan 2010)
- Create civil unions for couples who cannot marry. (Jan 2010)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- 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. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
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Mazie Hirono on Civil Rights
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
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- Affirmative action is as important now as it ever was. (Nov 2006)
- No Constitutional bans on same sex marriage. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- 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)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Oct 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Investigate deportation of Japanese during WWII. (Jan 2009)
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Linda Lingle on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor (HI):
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- Civil unions are same-sex marriage by another name. (Jul 2010)
- Vetoed civil unions for couples who cannot marry. (Jul 2010)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
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Eddie Pirkowski on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Hawaii U.S. Senator:
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
- Marriage is man+woman, but respect state & individual choice. (Jun 2012)
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Charles Djou on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor challenger (District 1):
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- Supports traditional marriage but also domestic partnerships. (Mar 2010)
- No affirmative action. (Nov 2000)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Civil Rights
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
Click here for 20 full quotes
OR click here for Tulsi Gabbard on other issues.
- Correct racial injustice in an institutional way. (Nov 2019)
- No one in government should tell anyone who they can love. (Jun 2019)
- My time in the military changed my anti-gay views. (Mar 2019)
- I never personally supported gay conversion therapy. (Mar 2019)
- Must lead in condemning bigotry, regardless of belief. (Mar 2019)
- Supports gay rights, 100% record with Human Rights Campaign. (Mar 2019)
- Views on LGBT rights evolved; 100% rating from HRC. (Jan 2019)
- Early 2000s: supported father's antigay rights group. (Jan 2019)
- Actively supports equal rights on LGBTQ+ issues. (Jan 2019)
- Regrets past anti-gay statements; now pro-LGBTQ+ rights. (Jan 2019)
- 2002: Amend Constitution to protect traditional marriage. (Jan 2019)
- 2004: We shouldn't represent views of homosexual extremists. (Jan 2019)
- 2012: Apologized for anti-LGBT past; pro-LGBT bills now. (Jan 2019)
- Against gay marriage but no government morality. (May 2017)
- 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 wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Mark Takai on Civil Rights
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Democratic House Member (District 1):
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- Support ENDA; oppose DOMA; yes to LGBT marriage. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes barring same sex marriage (Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
- Supports homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
- Supports same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Linda Lingle on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor (HI):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Civil unions are same-sex marriage by another name. (Jul 2010)
- Vetoed civil unions for couples who cannot marry. (Jul 2010)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
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Cam Cavasso on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
- Key leader on Traditional Marriage Amendment. (Oct 2004)
- PATRIOT Act does not go too far. (Aug 2004)
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Bob McDermott on Civil Rights
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Former Republican candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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- Amendment for marriage only by opposite-sex couples. (Feb 2016)
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Ed Case on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Supported Patriot Act to provide law enforcement tools. (Aug 2006)
- 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)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Civil Rights
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Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 1):
Click here for 8 full quotes
OR click here for Colleen Hanabusa on other issues.
- Create civil unions for couples who cannot marry. (Jan 2010)
- Create civil unions for couples who cannot marry. (Jan 2010)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- 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. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
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Ben Cayetano on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Ed Case on Civil Rights
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Democratic challenger (2006); U.S. Rep.:
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- Supported Patriot Act to provide law enforcement tools. (Aug 2006)
- 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)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
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Neil Abercrombie on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
Click here for 17 full quotes
OR click here for Neil Abercrombie on other issues.
- 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 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-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 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- 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)
- Investigate deportation of Japanese during WWII. (Jan 2009)
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Mazie Hirono on Civil Rights
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
Click here for 16 full quotes
OR click here for Mazie Hirono on other issues.
- Affirmative action is as important now as it ever was. (Nov 2006)
- No Constitutional bans on same sex marriage. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- 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)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Oct 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Investigate deportation of Japanese during WWII. (Jan 2009)
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Patsy Mink 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)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
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Cynthia Thielen on Civil Rights
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| Republican Challenger:
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Daniel Akaka on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator (HI):
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- Opposed the Patriot Act renewal on civil liberty grounds. (Aug 2006)
- 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 NO 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)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 96% 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)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
- Investigate deportation of Japanese during WWII. (Jan 2009)
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Daniel Inouye on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (HI):
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- Sponsored Japanese internment reparations. (Nov 1998)
- Faced anti-Japanese discrimination after WWII. (Nov 1998)
- 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 NO 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)
- Rated 50% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 78% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 89% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored bill investigating Japanese deportation in WWII. (Jan 2009)
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Kai Kahele on Civil Rights
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Brian Schatz on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Sep 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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