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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
David Baria-x on Civil Rights
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Phil Bryant on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor:
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- 2016: Let businesses refuse to serve LGBT people. (Dec 2018)
- Let business use religious belief to not serve LGBT people. (Apr 2017)
- Backs bill for marriage between one man and one woman. (Jun 2016)
- States' rights should stop gay marriage in Mississippi. (Jul 2015)
- Banning same-sex marriage is good policy. (Dec 2014)
- Constitutionally define marriage: one man and one woman. (May 2011)
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Robert Foster on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Being discriminated against is part of our free society. (Feb 2019)
- Denying services to gays different than denying to blacks. (Feb 2019)
- Let businesses refuse to serve LGBT people. (Dec 2018)
- 2015: Never heard anyone being offended by our state flag. (Dec 2018)
- Let business use religious belief to not serve LGBT people. (Apr 2017)
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Jim Hood on Civil Rights
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Help marginalized communities, like Jesus taught. (Oct 2018)
- Personally opposes gay marriage ban, but defends it as AG. (Dec 2014)
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Trent Lott on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator (MS):
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- 1980s: Defended prohibition on college interracial dating. (Mar 2010)
- Praised segregationist Strom Thurmond at birthday party. (Nov 2009)
- Gave speech to CCC, a segregationist group. (Nov 2009)
- 1962: Turned away racist groups at Ole Miss. (Aug 2006)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- 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)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 20% 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 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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Tate Reeves on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Committed to building a more equitable world. (Jan 2021)
- Clerks have religious right to refuse gay marriage licenses. (May 2018)
- Backs bill for marriage between one man and one woman. (Jun 2016)
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Howard Sherman on Civil Rights
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Bill Waller on Civil Rights
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Father shut down segregationist Mississippi Commissions. (May 2019)
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Senate:
MS 2020: 2020 MS Senatorial race
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David Baria on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Businesses shouldn't deny services to same-sex couples. (Oct 2018)
- Strong backer of women's rights; equal pay for equal work. (Jun 2018)
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Jensen Bohren on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Legally require hiring more women/minorities. (Feb 2018)
- Comfortable with same-sex marriage. (Feb 2018)
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Travis Childers on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Mike Espy on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Make it easier for qualified voters to vote during pandemic. (Jun 2020)
- HRC endorsement: Espy a strong LGBTQ ally. (Mar 2020)
- Rights for ALL regardless of sexual orientation. (Oct 2018)
- First black Mississippian in Congress since Reconstruction. (Dec 2017)
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Cindy Hyde-Smith on Civil Rights
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Republican Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Worked to get Medgar Evers home declared national monument. (Mar 2019)
- Marriage is between a man & a woman. (Oct 2018)
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Chris McDaniel on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger:
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- Gay marriage is unconstitutional. (Oct 2018)
- Curious whether Robert E. Lee remembered as hero or villain. (Aug 2018)
- Let business use religious belief to not serve LGBT people. (Mar 2017)
- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
- As host of Right Side Radio, railed against hip-hop culture. (Jun 2014)
- Dems want homosexual marriage legal in all 50 states. (Jan 2014)
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Roger Wicker on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1):
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- Worked to get Medgar Evers home declared national monument. (Mar 2019)
- Allow businesses to deny services to same-sex couples. (Oct 2018)
- 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)
- 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 19% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Mar 2014)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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House:
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Michael Guest on Civil Rights
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| Republican (District 3):
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Gregg Harper 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)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Trent Kelly on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Steven Palazzo on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 4):
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- Marriage is between a man and a woman. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 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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Gene Taylor on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (MS-4):
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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 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 20% 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 56% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Bennie Thompson on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (MS-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 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 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 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 38% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 100% 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)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Robert Gray on Civil Rights
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| Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial Nominee:
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Vicki Slater on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate (lost primary):
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- People don't recognize MS flag, only Confederate flag. (Jul 2015)
- Supreme Court gay marriage ruling is not federal overreach. (Jul 2015)
- Mandates equal pay for women. (Jun 2015)
- Remove Confederate Battle symbol from state flag. (Jun 2015)
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Tate Reeves on Civil Rights
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Lt. Gov; Republican possibility for 2018 special US Senator:
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- Committed to building a more equitable world. (Jan 2021)
- Clerks have religious right to refuse gay marriage licenses. (May 2018)
- Backs bill for marriage between one man and one woman. (Jun 2016)
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Alan Nunnelee on Civil Rights
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Republican (deceased 2015) (District 1):
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- Mississippi Values include traditional marriage. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes affirmative action. (Aug 2010)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jul 2014)
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Roger Wicker on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1):
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- Worked to get Medgar Evers home declared national monument. (Mar 2019)
- Allow businesses to deny services to same-sex couples. (Oct 2018)
- 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)
- 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 19% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Mar 2014)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Haley Barbour on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Governor (2004-2012):
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- Proud of MS's highest vote in US for traditional marriage. (Jan 2011)
- ADA should allow flexible state & local compliance. (Apr 1996)
- When did affirmative action turn into special preferences? (Apr 1996)
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Kirk Fordice on Civil Rights
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| Former Republican Governor (1992-1999):
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Ronnie Musgrove on Civil Rights
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2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor:
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- Ban gay couples from adopting. (May 2000)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Haley Barbour on Civil Rights
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Former Republican challenger (2006), Governor:
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- Proud of MS's highest vote in US for traditional marriage. (Jan 2011)
- ADA should allow flexible state & local compliance. (Apr 1996)
- When did affirmative action turn into special preferences? (Apr 1996)
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Bill Bowlin on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Challenger (2006):
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- Define marriage as one man and one woman. (May 2006)
- Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws. (May 2006)
- Ok to consider race and gender in government contracts. (May 2006)
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Ronnie Musgrove on Civil Rights
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2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor:
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- Ban gay couples from adopting. (May 2000)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Travis Childers on Civil Rights
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Erik Fleming on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- No constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Sep 2006)
- Consider race for government contracting decisions. (Sep 2006)
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Trent Lott on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator (MS):
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- 1980s: Defended prohibition on college interracial dating. (Mar 2010)
- Praised segregationist Strom Thurmond at birthday party. (Nov 2009)
- Gave speech to CCC, a segregationist group. (Nov 2009)
- 1962: Turned away racist groups at Ole Miss. (Aug 2006)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- 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)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 20% 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 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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Charles Pickering on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (MS-3):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 31% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Chip Pickering on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger, 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)
- 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 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Ronnie Shows on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- 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)
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Gene Taylor on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (MS-4):
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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 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 20% 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 56% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Thad Cochran on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator (MS):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- 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 NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Rated 0% 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 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Albert N. Gore on Civil Rights
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