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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
James Boyle on Civil Rights
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Kenneth Capron on Civil Rights
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Comfortable with same-sex marriage. (Jul 2018)
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Alan Caron on Civil Rights
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Comfortable with same-sex marriage. (Jul 2018)
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Eliot Cutler on Civil Rights
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Independent Challenger:
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- Worked to uphold a law legalizing same-sex marriage. (Jan 2014)
- Early and vocal supporter of Maine's marriage equality. (Dec 2013)
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Paul LePage on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor candidate:
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- Confederate monuments are about a war for land. (Aug 2017)
- Publicly insulted the NAACP. (Jan 2012)
- Keep marriage as sacred union of one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
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Mary Mayhew on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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Michael Michaud on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO 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)
- Rated 100% 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)
- 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. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Janet Mills on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Maine Governor:
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- Proud that Maine was first to vote for gay marriage. (Nov 2018)
- Decries proposal to eliminate Civil Rights Funding. (May 2017)
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Shawn Moody on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Marriage is one man & one woman, but respect will of voters. (Nov 2018)
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Susan Rice on Civil Rights
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Domestic Policy:
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- Confident black women inadvertently intimidate certain men. (Jul 2020)
- Senate blocked police reforms & new Voting Rights Act. (Jul 2020)
- Under Obama LGBT employees treated same as co-workers. (Oct 2016)
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Mike Thibodeau on Civil Rights
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| Republican Challenger for ME Governor:
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Senate:
ME 2020: 2020 ME Senatorial race
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Shenna Bellows on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Leader in Women's Leadership Coalition & women's rights. (Nov 2013)
- ENDA is a good start; full marriage equality is next. (Nov 2013)
- Battled to legalize same-sex marriage. (Oct 2013)
- Postponed her straight marriage until gay marriage allowed. (Oct 2013)
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Eric Brakey on Civil Rights
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GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine:
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- Leave transgender bathroom policy up to local school board. (Nov 2018)
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Susan Collins on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator (ME):
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- Co-sponsored Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). (Nov 2013)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES 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)
- 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 40% 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 57% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Scott D`Amboise on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Supports the reasonable policy of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. (Jan 2012)
- Treat all races and genders the same. (Nov 2006)
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Sara Gideon on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Support LGBTQ+ people everywhere. (Oct 2020)
- Husband solicited to run for town council; she ran instead. (Nov 2019)
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Chris Lyons on Civil Rights
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Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator:
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- Education will achieve affirmative action, not law. (Mar 2018)
- Government should have no say on same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
- Comfortable with same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
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Janet Mills on Civil Rights
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Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Proud that Maine was first to vote for gay marriage. (Nov 2018)
- Decries proposal to eliminate Civil Rights Funding. (May 2017)
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Susan Rice on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Confident black women inadvertently intimidate certain men. (Jul 2020)
- Senate blocked police reforms & new Voting Rights Act. (Jul 2020)
- Under Obama LGBT employees treated same as co-workers. (Oct 2016)
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Zak Ringelstein on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate:
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- People have the right to love who they want. (Nov 2018)
- Supports women's rights and equal pay for equal work. (Jun 2018)
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Betsy Sweet on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Equal pay for women; plus commission on racial justice. (Nov 2018)
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House:
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Jared Golden on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 2):
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- For Equality Act, extend protections to sexual orientation. (Nov 2019)
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Michael Michaud on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO 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)
- Rated 100% 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)
- 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. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Chellie Pingree on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- No discrimination based on gender identity & orientation. (Nov 2008)
- Work towards pay equity for women. (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)
- 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)
- 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. (Jan 2015)
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Bruce Poliquin on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Supports barring same sex marriage(Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
- Opposes homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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John Baldacci on Civil Rights
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Rated “A” by National Review on pro-gay issues. (Jan 2007)
- 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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Angus King on Civil Rights
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- Supports gay marriage. (Apr 2012)
- We piously judge slaveowners; would we endure peer censure? (Aug 2011)
- Required Maine insurers to recognize domestic partnerships. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Angus King on Civil Rights
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Former Independent Governor (1995-2002):
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- Supports gay marriage. (Apr 2012)
- We piously judge slaveowners; would we endure peer censure? (Aug 2011)
- Required Maine insurers to recognize domestic partnerships. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Tom Allen on Civil Rights
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-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 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 94% 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)
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Tom Allen on Civil Rights
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-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 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 94% 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)
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William Cohen on Civil Rights
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
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Jim Longley on Civil Rights
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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Jean Hay Bright on Civil Rights
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Democratic challenger:
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- Marriage Protection Amendment is indefensible. (May 2006)
- Special Prosecutor should investigate Bush FISA violations. (Feb 2006)
- Require companies to hire more women & minorities. (Dec 2005)
- Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws. (Dec 2005)
- Flag desecration expresses gripes in a Constitutional way. (Sep 2005)
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Matt Dunlap on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws. (Nov 2002)
- Affirmative action ok, but not on state contracts. (Nov 2002)
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Eric Mehnert on Civil Rights
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Chellie Pingree on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- No discrimination based on gender identity & orientation. (Nov 2008)
- Work towards pay equity for women. (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)
- 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)
- 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. (Jan 2015)
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John Baldacci on Civil Rights
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Rated “A” by National Review on pro-gay issues. (Jan 2007)
- 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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Eric Brakey on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Leave transgender bathroom policy up to local school board. (Nov 2018)
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Cynthia Dill on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Close the gender pay gap. (May 2012)
- Legalize marriage equality. (May 2012)
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Olympia Snowe on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator (ME):
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- Voted YES 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 YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- 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 60% 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 57% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Charlie Summers on Civil Rights
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Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Marriage is between a man and a woman. (Sep 2012)
- No same-sex marriage; defined by Constitutional Amendment. (Nov 2008)
- Affirmative action ok, but not in contracting decisions. (Nov 2008)
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