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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Chris Coleman on Civil Rights
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DFL:
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- Marriage equality required decades of fearlessness. (Jun 2015)
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Mark Dayton on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Grant same-sex marriage, but with religious exemptions. (May 2013)
- Opposed constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Nov 2012)
- Full same-sex marriage equality with full benefits. (Nov 2010)
- Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment is long overdue. (Nov 2010)
- Supports federal funding of arts organizations. (Nov 2000)
- Promote racial tolerance publicly. (Jul 1998)
- 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)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Include special-needs people in emergency evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
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Matt Dean on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Voted NO on same-sex marriage with religious exemptions. (May 2013)
- Constitutional amendment disallowing same-sex marriage. (May 2011)
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Scott Jensen on Civil Rights
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Jeff Johnson on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- Traditional marriage between a man and a woman. (Nov 2014)
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Amy Klobuchar on Civil Rights
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- Passing the ERA would be a nice thing to do. (Feb 2020)
- Make fighting hate crimes a priority. (Feb 2020)
- Name your favorite woman president--we're not done yet!. (Nov 2019)
- Collect data on GLBT issues so we can persuade Congress. (Oct 2019)
- Throughout career, fighting hate crimes a priority. (Oct 2019)
- Ban conversion therapy; it makes no sense at all. (Oct 2019)
- Yes to federal law that allows third gender on documents. (Oct 2019)
- We need environmental justice in this country. (Sep 2019)
- Gut punch from White House stopped election reform bill. (Jun 2019)
- Trump's failed to protect security of our elections. (May 2019)
- Pushed for sexual harassment training in Senate. (May 2019)
- Government must address integrity of elections. (Apr 2019)
- Paper ballots allow audits, ensure election integrity. (Mar 2019)
- Reparations can mean investing in communities. (Mar 2019)
- Anti-gay discrimination is bad for business. (Feb 2019)
- Hired 30% lawyers of color in County Prosecutor's office. (Aug 2015)
- Supports civil unions and equal rights for gay partners. (Jan 2006)
- No constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 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. (Jun 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)
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Tina Liebling on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- No government infringement of decision to marry. (May 2017)
- Grant same-sex marriage, but with religious exemptions. (May 2013)
- Opposed constitutional amendment defining marriage. (May 2011)
- Apply affirmative action to state hiring and state colleges. (Nov 2004)
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Erin Murphy on Civil Rights
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DFL:
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- Confront divisive geography, gender, race and class. (Jan 2017)
- Grant same-sex marriage, but with religious exemptions. (May 2013)
- Opposed constitutional amendment defining marriage. (May 2011)
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Mike Murphy on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Let people live their lives as they so choose. (Feb 2021)
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Rebecca Otto on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Address racial inequality gaps with social justice. (Mar 2018)
- Endorsed by Stonewall DFL as ally of LGBT community. (Jul 2014)
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Tim Pawlenty on Civil Rights
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Republican MN Governor:
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- Voted for GLBT protection; later favored repealing the law. (May 2010)
- Opposite-sex marriage is cornerstone of society. (May 2010)
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Tina Smith on Civil Rights
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Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor:
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- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
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Lori Swanson on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- Will fight for all citizens to receive the same civil rights. (Jul 2018)
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Tim Walz on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- For too many getting back to normal isn't good enough. (Mar 2021)
- No discrimination because of who they love. (May 2017)
- Freedom from discrimination is elemental concept of nation. (May 2017)
- Continue Affirmative Action against unequal representation. (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)
- 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)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Senate:
MN 2020: 2020 MN Senatorial race
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Jim Abeler on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger:
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
- No state authorization of same-sex marriage. (May 2013)
- Rated 0% by MN-OAP on positions on racial equity. (Apr 2013)
- Define marriage as one-man-one-woman. (May 2011)
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Karin Housley on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Pitched for gay rights but no specifics. (Apr 2018)
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Heather Johnson on Civil Rights
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Let the market change bigots, not affirmative action. (Aug 2014)
- Marriage is a private matter, same-sex or not. (Aug 2014)
- LGBT persons are created with inalienable right to marry. (Aug 2014)
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Amy Klobuchar on Civil Rights
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- Passing the ERA would be a nice thing to do. (Feb 2020)
- Make fighting hate crimes a priority. (Feb 2020)
- Name your favorite woman president--we're not done yet!. (Nov 2019)
- Collect data on GLBT issues so we can persuade Congress. (Oct 2019)
- Throughout career, fighting hate crimes a priority. (Oct 2019)
- Ban conversion therapy; it makes no sense at all. (Oct 2019)
- Yes to federal law that allows third gender on documents. (Oct 2019)
- We need environmental justice in this country. (Sep 2019)
- Gut punch from White House stopped election reform bill. (Jun 2019)
- Trump's failed to protect security of our elections. (May 2019)
- Pushed for sexual harassment training in Senate. (May 2019)
- Government must address integrity of elections. (Apr 2019)
- Paper ballots allow audits, ensure election integrity. (Mar 2019)
- Reparations can mean investing in communities. (Mar 2019)
- Anti-gay discrimination is bad for business. (Feb 2019)
- Hired 30% lawyers of color in County Prosecutor's office. (Aug 2015)
- Supports civil unions and equal rights for gay partners. (Jan 2006)
- No constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 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. (Jun 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)
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Jason Lewis on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Racism still is a problem, but it is not the chief threat. (Nov 2020)
- Prohibiting worship during lockdown restricts freedom. (Jul 2020)
- HRC: 0 score in Congress, compared LGBTQ people to rapists. (Aug 2019)
- Support Hobby Lobby religious right to avoid gay weddings. (Nov 2016)
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Mike McFadden on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Gay marriage ok; but I'm personally for traditional marriage. (Feb 2014)
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Jim Newberger on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
- Rated 0% by Voices for Racial Justice. (Dec 2017)
- Voted NO on same-sex marriage with religious exemptions. (May 2013)
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Paula Overby on Civil Rights
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Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Supports same-sex marriage. (May 2018)
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Tina Smith on Civil Rights
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Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
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Steve Carlson on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Endorses Trump's efforts to reform elections. (Oct 2016)
- Proportional representation laws are unconstitutional. (Dec 2014)
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Angie Craig on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 2):
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- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Keith Ellison 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)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- 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)
- 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)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Recognize the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. (May 2009)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Tom Emmer on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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- Allow transgender people in the military. (Jun 2019)
- No same-sex marriage; no civil unions. (Nov 2008)
- Affirmative action yes; but not in state contracting. (Nov 2008)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Jim Hagedorn on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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- CC:Sexual preference is not a protected right. (Jul 2018)
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John Kline on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (MN-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 YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Jason Lewis on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Racism still is a problem, but it is not the chief threat. (Nov 2020)
- Prohibiting worship during lockdown restricts freedom. (Jul 2020)
- HRC: 0 score in Congress, compared LGBTQ people to rapists. (Aug 2019)
- Support Hobby Lobby religious right to avoid gay weddings. (Nov 2016)
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Betty McCollum on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (MN-4):
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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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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. (Jun 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)
- 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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Rick Nolan on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Pass the Equal Rights Amendment. (Nov 2012)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 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)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Ilhan Omar on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Fight for the liberation of our LGBTQ community. (Jun 2018)
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Erik Paulsen on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Collin Peterson on Civil Rights
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7):
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- Allow transgender people in the military. (Jun 2019)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES 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 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)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 57% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 64% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Dean Phillips on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Restore faith in our democracy and increase participation. (Apr 2020)
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Pete Stauber on Civil Rights
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Tim Walz on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- For too many getting back to normal isn't good enough. (Mar 2021)
- No discrimination because of who they love. (May 2017)
- Freedom from discrimination is elemental concept of nation. (May 2017)
- Continue Affirmative Action against unequal representation. (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)
- 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)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Mike Hatch on Civil Rights
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Norm Coleman on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator (MN):
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- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 22% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 43% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
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Al Franken on Civil Rights
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DFL Jr Senator (MN):
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- Apologized for comic routines that offended women. (Sep 2010)
- Apologizes for stigmatizing hermaphrodites & conjoined twins. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Sponsored bill prohibiting sexual-identity discrimination. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Sponsored enforcing against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Julianne Ortman on Civil Rights
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Michele Bachmann on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner:
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- Homosexuality is a dysfunction and reversible by prayer. (Apr 2012)
- Fight the faddish fog of feminism. (Nov 2011)
- How dare a court force same-sex morality on the people. (Nov 2011)
- MN needs constitutional amendment on marriage, despite DOMA. (Nov 2011)
- I support federal AND state marriage amendments. (Aug 2011)
- Children need mother & father; but let states decide. (Jun 2011)
- Keep Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell in. (Jun 2011)
- Counselor/husband: "pray away the gay". (Jul 2010)
- Authored constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
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Jesse Ventura on Civil Rights
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Former Minnesota Independent Governor:
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- Don't amend Constitution to outlaw flag-burning. (Apr 2008)
- We're losing our rights to the so-called War on Terror. (Apr 2008)
- Only governor of 50 to not declare National Prayer Day. (Apr 2008)
- Equal state benefits for gay employees and partners. (Apr 2008)
- Civil unions for gays AND hetero couples. (Apr 2008)
- I'd rather face the terrorists than lose my civil liberties. (Apr 2008)
- The Patriot Act guts the Fourth Amendment. (Apr 2008)
- Respect diversity, both cultural and lifestyle. (Dec 2000)
- Equal opportunity for women; but equal responsibility too. (Jul 2000)
- Gay domestic partnership OK; not gay marriage. (Jul 2000)
- As football commentator, found name “Redskins” offensive. (Jul 2000)
- Against funding National Endowment for the Arts. (Jul 2000)
- Prosecution and sentencing should be colorblind. (Aug 1998)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Mike Ciresi on Civil Rights
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Rod Grams on Civil Rights
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
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Mark Kennedy on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep:
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES 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)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Mark Kennedy on Civil Rights
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Republican (until 2006) (District 2):
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES 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)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Walter Mondale on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981):
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- Supports gay spousal benefits but not gay marriage. (Nov 2002)
- Sponsored open housing amendment to the Civil Rights Act. (Jan 1997)
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Jesse Ventura on Civil Rights
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Independent Senate challenger (2008):
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- Don't amend Constitution to outlaw flag-burning. (Apr 2008)
- We're losing our rights to the so-called War on Terror. (Apr 2008)
- Only governor of 50 to not declare National Prayer Day. (Apr 2008)
- Equal state benefits for gay employees and partners. (Apr 2008)
- Civil unions for gays AND hetero couples. (Apr 2008)
- I'd rather face the terrorists than lose my civil liberties. (Apr 2008)
- The Patriot Act guts the Fourth Amendment. (Apr 2008)
- Respect diversity, both cultural and lifestyle. (Dec 2000)
- Equal opportunity for women; but equal responsibility too. (Jul 2000)
- Gay domestic partnership OK; not gay marriage. (Jul 2000)
- As football commentator, found name “Redskins” offensive. (Jul 2000)
- Against funding National Endowment for the Arts. (Jul 2000)
- Prosecution and sentencing should be colorblind. (Aug 1998)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Paul Wellstone on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Sponsored early laws against domestic abuse. (Jan 1999)
- More penalties for crimes against women. (Dec 1998)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted NO 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)
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Joe Arwood on Civil Rights
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Dean Barkley on Civil Rights
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Independent Senate challenger:
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- Don’t require companies to hire more women and minorities. (Aug 2008)
- Sexual orientation protected by civil rights law. (Aug 2008)
- Supports federal affirmative actions programs. (Nov 1996)
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Ford Bell on Civil Rights
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DFL challenger:
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- Opposed to constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. (Jan 2006)
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Michael Cavlan on Civil Rights
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Green Challenger:
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- Equal hiring & equal pay for women & minorities. (Aug 2006)
- Supports gay marriage. (Jun 2005)
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Mark Dayton on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Grant same-sex marriage, but with religious exemptions. (May 2013)
- Opposed constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Nov 2012)
- Full same-sex marriage equality with full benefits. (Nov 2010)
- Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment is long overdue. (Nov 2010)
- Supports federal funding of arts organizations. (Nov 2000)
- Promote racial tolerance publicly. (Jul 1998)
- 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)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Include special-needs people in emergency evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
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Robert Fitzgerald on Civil Rights
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Independence Party Challenger:
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- Don’t amend Constitution to outlaw gay marriage. (Oct 2006)
- Don’t amend Constitution to outlaw flag burning. (Oct 2006)
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Gil Gutknecht on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES 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)
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Anthony Hernandez on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Let people decide on marriage law. (Jan 2012)
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Bill Luther on Civil Rights
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6):
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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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David Minge on Civil Rights
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (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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Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Equal marriage rights for GLBT people. (May 2008)
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James Niemackl on Civil Rights
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Don’t require companies to hire more women and minorities. (Aug 2008)
- Sexual orientation not protected by civil rights law. (Aug 2008)
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James Oberstar on Civil Rights
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8):
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- 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 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 67% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 88% 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)
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Tim Penny on Civil Rights
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Jim Ramstad on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (MN-3):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES 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)
- 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 27% 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 58% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Martin Sabo on Civil Rights
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5):
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- 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)
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Bruce Vento on Civil Rights
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4):
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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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Patty Wetterling on Civil Rights
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Kurt Bills on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Marriage is man & woman, but let states decide civil unions. (Jun 2012)
- Define marriage as one-man-one-woman. (May 2011)
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Chip Cravaack on Civil Rights
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Michael Cummins on Civil Rights
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Challenger:
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- Let resume make decision, not gender or ethnicity. (Jul 2008)
- Protection of sexual orientation is the law. (Jul 2008)
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Michelle Fischbach on Civil Rights
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Dan Severson on Civil Rights
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