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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
John B. King on Civil Rights
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Great-grandfather enslaved; must grapple with racial equity. (Apr 2021)
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Rushern Baker on Civil Rights
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Maya Cummings on Civil Rights
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| Democratic candidate for Maryland governor:
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John Delaney on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Robin Ficker on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Peter Franchot on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Doug Gansler on Civil Rights
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Larry Hogan on Civil Rights
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Republican Maryland Governor; possible presidential contender:
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- Respect state law on same-sex marriage (even if not my view). (Aug 2014)
- I evolved and will not repeal same-sex marriage law. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes a transgender rights bill. (Aug 2014)
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Ashwani Jain on Civil Rights
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Ben Jealous on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland:
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- At NAACP, supported same-sex marriage. (Nov 2018)
- Protect and expand protections for LGBTQ Marylanders. (Jul 2018)
- Experience as Civil Rights leader will move state forward. (Jun 2018)
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Kelly M. Schulz on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Voted NO on state authorization of same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)
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Richard Madaleno on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland:
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- Equality for gender identity; end same-sex discrimination. (Jun 2018)
- Committed to fighting for marriage equality & LGBTQ rights. (Aug 2017)
- Voted YES on state authorization of same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)
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Thomas Perez on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger for Governor:
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- Civil rights is part of his DNA (and job history). (Jun 2021)
- Respect John Lewis' stature as icon of civil rights movement. (Feb 2017)
- Make good on opportunity for people with disabilities. (Feb 2016)
- Expand opportunity for marginalized communities. (Feb 2016)
- Women still earn 77 cents on the dollar compared to men. (Oct 2013)
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Shawn Quinn on Civil Rights
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Strongly supports same-sex marriage. (May 2018)
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Alec Ross on Civil Rights
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Senate:
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Tony Campbell on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for Maryland U. S. Senator:
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Benjamin Cardin on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator (MD):
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- Support affirmative action and programs that help minorities. (Oct 2006)
- Supports civil unions, no comment on gay marriage. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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)
- Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Richard Douglas on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Traditional marriage produces healthy well-adjusted children. (Nov 2012)
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Donna Edwards on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- 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)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Sam Faddis on Civil Rights
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| Republican Candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator:
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Margaret Flowers on Civil Rights
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Green Senate candidate:
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- Recognize gay marriages & civil unions from abroad in visas. (Jul 2014)
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Chelsea Manning on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator:
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- No more asking for rights, we need to fight for them. (Jan 2018)
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Michael Steele on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger, Lt. Gov.:
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- Support affirmative action and its improvements. (Oct 2006)
- Affirmative action programs still necessary to close divides. (Aug 2006)
- Marriage is a covenant between a man, a woman and God only. (May 2006)
- We’re still discovering affirmative action in corporations. (Apr 2006)
- Led commitment to $70M in grants to minority-owned business. (Apr 2006)
- Affirms marriage is between one man and one woman. (Jan 2006)
- Move struggle to right to own the diner, not just sit in it. (Oct 2005)
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Kathy Szeliga on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Voted NO on state authorization of same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)
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Chris Van Hollen on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (MD-8):
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- Straight, but fought discrimination against gay workers. (Mar 2015)
- 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)
- Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% 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)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Arvin Vohra on Civil Rights
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Libertarian candidate for President; Libertarian Party Vice-Chair:
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- Same-sex marriage ok; or any number of consenting adults. (Mar 2018)
- Child molesting morally indistinguishable from homosexuality. (Jan 2018)
- Abolish Patriot Act and redundant spy agencies. (Dec 2017)
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Anthony Brown on Civil Rights
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Elijah Cummings on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (MD-7):
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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)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 100% 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)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- 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)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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John Delaney on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Andy Harris on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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- Marriage is an institution between one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Steny Hoyer on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (MD-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)
- 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)
- Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Jamie Raskin on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Ensure women receive equal pay for equal work. (Nov 2016)
- Passionate champion of marriage equality. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on state authorization of same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
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Dutch Ruppersberger on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (MD-2):
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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 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 YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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John Sarbanes 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. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (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)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
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David Trone on Civil Rights
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Robert Ehrlich on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor and Senate Challenger:
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Martin O`Malley on Civil Rights
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Democratic Presidential candidate:
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- Settled lawsuit with ACLU about race-based arrests. (Oct 2015)
- All are created equal, including gay, lesbian & transgender. (May 2015)
- Led Maryland to 2012 same-sex marriage law. (Apr 2015)
- Respect dignity of individuals & support same-sex marriage. (Jan 2014)
- Civil marriage rights for all Marylanders. (Feb 2012)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Ian Schlakman on Civil Rights
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Barbara Mikulski on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (MD):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 89% 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)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Sponsored enforcing against gender-based wage discrimination. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- 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)
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Donna Edwards on Civil Rights
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Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 4):
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- 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)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Chris Van Hollen on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (MD-8):
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- Straight, but fought discrimination against gay workers. (Mar 2015)
- 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)
- Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% 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)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Parris Glendening on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Governor (1995-2002):
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- Vociferously opposes more gambling. (May 2002)
- Racial Profiling is immoral and must stop. (Jan 2001)
- Do more to foster and support small and minority business. (Jan 2001)
- Combat discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Jan 2001)
- More federal funding of IDEA for disabled education. (Mar 2000)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger 2002:
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- Vociferously opposes more gambling. (May 2002)
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E.J. Pipkin on Civil Rights
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2004 former Republican challenger; previously state Senator:
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- Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Aug 2004)
- Marriage is one man and one woman. (Aug 2004)
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William Capps on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Affirmative action is not a federal issue. (Oct 2011)
- Define marriage as one man and one woman. (Jul 2011)
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Robert Ehrlich on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Wayne Gilchrest on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (MD-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 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)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 29% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 67% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 42% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
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Frank Kratovil on Civil Rights
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| Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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Kweisi Mfume on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative:
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- Full civil rights for gays and lesbians. (Feb 2006)
- Supports full benefits & rights of gay marriage. (Jan 2006)
- No constitutional Amendment defining traditional marriage. (Jan 2006)
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Connie Morella on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 8):
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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)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- 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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Paul Sarbanes on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (MD):
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- 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)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
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Corrogan Vaughn on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- No affirmative action; not in contracts nor colleges. (Nov 2008)
- Marriage is between a man and woman. (Aug 2007)
- Accessible, affordable health care for American citizens. (Nov 2006)
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Daniel Vovak on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger:
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- Avoid regulating hiring practices. (Jan 2006)
- No regulation of marriage, not even gay marriage. (Jan 2006)
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Eric Wargotz on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Uphold DOMA, the federal Defense of Marriage Act. (Aug 2010)
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Albert Wynn on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (MD-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 NO 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)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 80% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- 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)
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Kevin Zeese on Civil Rights
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Green/ Libertarian/ Populist Challenger:
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- No quotas & no requirements, except anti-discrimination law. (Jun 2006)
- Restore civil liberties undermined by the Patriot Act. (Jan 2006)
- Supports full marriage rights for gay couples. (Jan 2006)
- Support medical leave for same sex partners. (Nov 2005)
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Roscoe Bartlett on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (MD-6):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES 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 YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Dan Bongino on Civil Rights
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Benjamin Cardin on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator (MD):
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- Support affirmative action and programs that help minorities. (Oct 2006)
- Supports civil unions, no comment on gay marriage. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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)
- Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Kweisi Mfume on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative:
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- Full civil rights for gays and lesbians. (Feb 2006)
- Supports full benefits & rights of gay marriage. (Jan 2006)
- No constitutional Amendment defining traditional marriage. (Jan 2006)
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Rob Sobhani on Civil Rights
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