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Danielle Allen on Civil Rights

Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Danielle Allen on other issues.

State has taken too long where leadership is open to all. (Jun 2021)

Charlie Baker on Civil Rights

Republican Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Baker on other issues.

Include gender identity in public accommodation rules. (Jul 2016)
OpEd: Campaign staff almost all white; others show diversity. (Sep 2014)
2010: opposed trans-gendered "bathroom bill"; 2014: it's ok. (Sep 2014)
Supports marriage equality; gay brother is married. (Sep 2014)
Running-mate supports existing law on gay marriage. (Dec 2013)

Don Berwick on Civil Rights

Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Don Berwick on other issues.

Equity regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. (Feb 2014)
Women should have same opportunities and pay as men. (Feb 2014)

Sonia Chang-Diaz on Civil Rights

Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Sonia Chang-Diaz on other issues.

No stance on record.

Martha Coakley on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger : Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Martha Coakley on other issues.

Repeal DOMA: full rights for same-sex couples. (Oct 2009)
End discrimination on basis of race, gender, and disability. (Oct 2009)
More women should take active role in policy discussions. (Aug 2009)
Penalize racially-motivated crime as civil rights violation. (Jul 2009)
Anti-gay hate crimes devastate victims & communities. (Jul 2009)
Federal DOMA violates rights of same-sex couples. (Jul 2009)

Geoff Diehl on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Geoff Diehl on other issues.

Elizabeth Warren wrongfully claimed a minority appointment. (Feb 2018)
Voted NO on protections by gender identity. (May 2016)

Ben Downing on Civil Rights

Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ben Downing on other issues.

Support anti-discrimination laws for transgender people. (Oct 2016)

Jay Gonzalez on Civil Rights

Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jay Gonzalez on other issues.

Equal rights for women in workplace. (Sep 2017)
Hate and discrimination based on sexual orientation isn't OK. (Apr 2017)
Continue Massachusetts leadership like on marriage equality. (Mar 2017)

Jesse Gordon on Civil Rights

Editor-in-chief, OnTheIssues.org: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Gordon on other issues.

Address disproportionate minority arrests & drug problems. (Jul 2017)
Shouldn't be legal to deny housing for being transgendered. (Jul 2017)
For Native Americans, replace paternalism with support. (Jul 2017)
Tolerate gay marriage, even if you think it�s immoral. (Jun 2000)
No Confederate flags on state houses; �Memorials� ok. (Mar 2000)

Lawrence Lessig on Civil Rights

Democrat for President: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lawrence Lessig on other issues.

Black Lives Matter: institutional racism risks black lives. (Oct 2015)
LGBT rights secured constitutionally; now work on statute. (Oct 2015)
Aggressively support transgendered social recognition. (Oct 2015)
I am a libertarian on free speech issues. (Sep 2015)

Bob Massie on Civil Rights

Democratic candidate for Massachusetts Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Massie on other issues.

Civil rights are the basis of a strong & harmonious society. (Jul 2011)
Equal pay & equal respect for women in the workplace. (Jul 2011)
Repeal DOMA; overhaul federal laws for LGBT equality. (Jul 2011)

Tom Menino on Civil Rights

Mayor of Boston: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Menino on other issues.

You know what we call "same sex couples"? Our friends. (Sep 2012)
Co-chaired "Mayors for the Freedom to Marry" effort. (Jan 2012)
Ordered domestic partners benefits for municipal staff. (Dec 2005)
Supports same-sex marriage & teaching affirmation in schools. (Dec 2005)
Leads Boston's annual Gay Pride parade. (Dec 2005)
Celebrated first gay marriage; "We've broken down a barrier". (May 2004)

Seth Moulton on Civil Rights

Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Seth Moulton on other issues.

Time for women to earn same wages as men for same work. (Sep 2014)
Marriage equality is civil rights fight of our generation. (Sep 2014)
Opposes barring same sex marriage (Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
Supports homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
Supports same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
Supports same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)

Deval Patrick on Civil Rights

Democratic Governor (MA) and presidential contender: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Deval Patrick on other issues.

Events in Charlottesville show we are in deep trouble. (Feb 2020)
Reparations for slavery without reconciliation won't satisfy. (Nov 2019)
1985: defended community activists in Alabama voter case. (Jun 2018)
Today in Massachusetts, you can marry whomever you love. (Sep 2012)
1970s: Routinely stopped by police, on foot in Milton MA. (Apr 2011)
Daughter Katherine came out as lesbian at age 19. (Apr 2011)
Supports equal marriage rights for gays. (Jan 2006)
Former civil rights prosecutor under President Clinton. (Jan 2006)
Close the racial and ethnic gap in health. (Sep 2005)
Crafted �mend it, don�t end it� for affirmative action. (Jan 1997)

Karyn Polito on Civil Rights

Eleventh Worcester Republican (MA State Rep): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Karyn Polito on other issues.

Protections by gender identity for public safety. (Jul 2016)
Evolved on gay marriage; now favors it. (Sep 2014)
Voted YES on defining marriage as one man and one woman. (Feb 2004)
Supported $900K for disability & mentoring aid. (Jul 2003)
Opposed "Turning 22" mental disability program. (Jul 2003)

Richard Tisei on Civil Rights

Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Richard Tisei on other issues.

Voted NO on defining marriage as one man and one woman. (Feb 2004)
Opposed $200K reduction to blind job program. (Jul 2003)
Supported $900K for disability & mentoring aid. (Jul 2003)
Opposed "Turning 22" mental disability program. (Jul 2003)
Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
Opposes barring same sex marriage (Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
Supports homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
Opposes forcing military gay marriages. (Aug 2014)

Marty Walsh on Civil Rights

Secretary of Labor: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Marty Walsh on other issues.

Declares racism a public health crisis. (Jun 2020)
Thanked Art Commission for removing Emancipation statue. (Jan 2017)
Sat out parade that barred gay veterans group. (Mar 2014)
Care for our LGBTQ elders and support our LGBTQ youth. (Nov 2013)
Gender wage gap is still $10B per year in Boston. (Nov 2013)
Voted NO on defining marriage as one man and one woman. (Feb 2004)
Opposed $200K reduction to blind job program. (Jul 2003)
Opposed $900K for disability & mentoring aid. (Jul 2003)
Supported "Turning 22" mental disability program. (Jul 2003)

Setti Warren on Civil Rights

Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Setti Warren on other issues.

Appointed first transgender member of Newton government. (Dec 2017)
Transgender military ban makes us less safe. (Aug 2017)
Make Newton a more hospitable climate for African Americans. (Jun 2017)
Repeal DOMA; support ENDA. (Jul 2011)

Dan Wolf on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger: Click here for Dan Wolf on other issues.

No stance on record.

Senate:

MA 2020: 2020 MA Senatorial race

Shiva Ayyadurai on Civil Rights

Republican for Massachusetts U.S. Senator (withdrew): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Shiva Ayyadurai on other issues.

Arizona data showed Biden win was statistically impossible. (Dec 2020)
Only a real Indian can defeat a fake Indian. (Nov 2017)
It's about free speech, not against Black Lives Matter. (Nov 2017)
Affirmative action hasn't helped most blacks. (Jul 2017)

Martha Coakley on Civil Rights

Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Martha Coakley on other issues.

Repeal DOMA: full rights for same-sex couples. (Oct 2009)
End discrimination on basis of race, gender, and disability. (Oct 2009)
More women should take active role in policy discussions. (Aug 2009)
Penalize racially-motivated crime as civil rights violation. (Jul 2009)
Anti-gay hate crimes devastate victims & communities. (Jul 2009)
Federal DOMA violates rights of same-sex couples. (Jul 2009)

Geoff Diehl on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Geoff Diehl on other issues.

Elizabeth Warren wrongfully claimed a minority appointment. (Feb 2018)
Voted NO on protections by gender identity. (May 2016)

Gabriel Gomez on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gabriel Gomez on other issues.

I support Paycheck Fairness Act's equal pay for women. (Jun 2013)
Same sex couples should be free to marry. (Mar 2013)
Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. (Mar 2013)

Brian Herr on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Herr on other issues.

Supports gay marriage as an issue of equal rights. (Jan 2014)

Joe Kennedy III on Civil Rights

Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Joe Kennedy III on other issues.

Don't measure worth by the gender of your spouse. (Jan 2018)
Kennedy leads task force for transgender equality. (Mar 2017)
Right to love and marry whom you choose. (Nov 2012)
Pay equity for women. (Nov 2012)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
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)

John Kingston on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Kingston on other issues.

Most diverse group to ever attend a political kick-off. (Mar 2018)

Beth Lindstrom on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Beth Lindstrom on other issues.

Supports state law legalizing same sex marriage. (Jan 2018)

Shannon Liss-Riordan on Civil Rights

Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Shannon Liss-Riordan on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ed Markey on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MA-7): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Ed Markey on other issues.

History of voting for women's rights. (Apr 2013)
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)
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 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
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. (Jun 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Sep 2013)
Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Kevin O`Connor on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kevin O`Connor on other issues.

I don't know what systemic racism means, but racism exists. (Oct 2020)
Racial justice: enforce the lawl problem isn't the police. (Oct 2020)

Bruce Skarin on Civil Rights

Independent Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Skarin on other issues.

Don't use religious values to restrict civil right to love. (Mar 2014)
Not just supporter, but advocate for gay rights. (Feb 2014)
In secular society, cannot discriminate on religious grounds. (Feb 2014)
I am not just a supporter, but an advocate for gay rights. (Feb 2014)

Heidi Wellman on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Heidi Wellman on other issues.

Comfortable with same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)

House:

Michael Capuano on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MA-8): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Michael Capuano on other issues.

NFL players taking a knee is divisive, but I support protest. (Aug 2018)
Funding to help women who are raped as a weapon of war. (Oct 2009)
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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 93% 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 97% 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)
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. (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)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Katherine Clark on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Clark on other issues.

Equal pay for equal work by women. (Oct 2013)
Let out-of-state gay couples marry in Massachusetts. (Oct 2013)
Supports affirmative action in state government. (Nov 1994)
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)

Bill Keating on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 9): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bill Keating on other issues.

Support marriage equality; end Don't Ask Don't Tell. (Nov 2010)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
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)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)

Joe Kennedy III on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Joe Kennedy III on other issues.

Don't measure worth by the gender of your spouse. (Jan 2018)
Kennedy leads task force for transgender equality. (Mar 2017)
Right to love and marry whom you choose. (Nov 2012)
Pay equity for women. (Nov 2012)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
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)

Jim McGovern on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MA-3): Click here for 31 full quotes OR click here for Jim McGovern on other issues.

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 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)
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 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
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. (Jun 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. (Feb 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Seth Moulton on Civil Rights

Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Seth Moulton on other issues.

Time for women to earn same wages as men for same work. (Sep 2014)
Marriage equality is civil rights fight of our generation. (Sep 2014)
Opposes barring same sex marriage (Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
Supports homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
Supports same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
Supports same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)

Richard Neal on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MA-2): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Richard Neal on other issues.

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 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)
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 97% 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)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Oct 2013)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Ayanna Pressley on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ayanna Pressley on other issues.

I support the cause & tactic of NFL players taking a knee. (Aug 2018)
The LGBTQ community should be treated as equals. (Jul 2018)

John Tierney on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MA-6): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for John Tierney on other issues.

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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 93% 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)
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)
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)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)

Richard Tisei on Civil Rights

Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Richard Tisei on other issues.

Voted NO on defining marriage as one man and one woman. (Feb 2004)
Opposed $200K reduction to blind job program. (Jul 2003)
Supported $900K for disability & mentoring aid. (Jul 2003)
Opposed "Turning 22" mental disability program. (Jul 2003)
Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
Opposes barring same sex marriage (Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
Supports homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
Opposes forcing military gay marriages. (Aug 2014)

Lori Trahan on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lori Trahan on other issues.

Close the pay gap: give women equal pay for equal work. (Oct 2018)

Niki Tsongas on Civil Rights

Democrat: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Niki Tsongas on other issues.

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)
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)
Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Steve Grossman on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Grossman on other issues.

Embrace marriage equality in the Democratic Party platform. (Apr 2012)

Warren Tolman on Civil Rights

2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Warren Tolman on other issues.

Government should provide equal rights and protection to all. (Nov 2001)
No tolerance for discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2001)

Bill Weld on Civil Rights

Republican presidential primary challenger: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Bill Weld on other issues.

Created Governor's Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth. (Sep 2019)
Republican Party should reject immoral choice of racism. (Jul 2019)
Supported domestic partners; amicus for same sex marriage. (Apr 2019)
Supports gay marriage. (Feb 2019)
1990s: Established MA African Caribbean American commission. (Jun 2016)
I led Massachusetts on gay rights, and MA led America. (Jun 2016)
Marriage equality is dictated by equal protection clause. (Jun 2016)
Delivered homily at two same-sex weddings. (Aug 2005)
$1M for homosexual youth office coordinator. (Aug 1997)
1995: reaffirmed commitment to affirmative action. (Sep 1996)
We shouldn�t have discrimination in housing and employment. (Jun 1996)
Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)

Elizabeth Warren on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger: Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Warren on other issues.

Every policy should be examined in terms of racial realities. (May 2021)
Fight sexism by calling it out over and over. (Feb 2020)
Focus on environment justice for people of color. (Feb 2020)
Trans-gender community has been marginalized. (Dec 2019)
Federal government helped create racial divide, must fix it. (Nov 2019)
If you believe in one-man-one-woman, marry just one woman!. (Oct 2019)
White supremacist racism is domestic terrorism. (Jul 2019)
Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
Reparations for slavery and to Native Americans. (Feb 2019)
Battle bigotry--wherever, whenever, whatever. (Apr 2017)
Using bigotry & division distracts from real change. (Jul 2016)
Build future for ALL our kids, including transgendered. (Apr 2014)
Native American heritage from mother in Oklahoma territory. (Apr 2014)
We need a reliable vote for equal pay for equal work. (Oct 2012)
Warren has fought for women throughout her career. (Jan 2012)
Repeal DOMA; repeal DADT; support ENDA. (Dec 2011)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
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)

Steve Lynch on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MA-9): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Steve Lynch on other issues.

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 YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 50% 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 94% 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)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
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)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Ed Markey on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MA-7): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Ed Markey on other issues.

History of voting for women's rights. (Apr 2013)
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)
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 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
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. (Jun 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Sep 2013)
Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Tom Birmingham on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Birmingham on other issues.

Funding to support gays & lesbians in public schools. (Nov 2001)
Domestic partnership benefits for state employees. (Nov 2001)

Paul Celucci on Civil Rights

Former Republican Governor (1999-2001): Click here for Paul Celucci on other issues.

No stance on record.

Chris Gabrieli on Civil Rights

Democratic 2006 Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chris Gabrieli on other issues.

Supports same-sex marriage; opposes constitutional amendment. (Jun 2006)
I support gay marriage. (Jun 2006)

Kerry Healey on Civil Rights

Former GOP 2006 Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kerry Healey on other issues.

Ban gay marriage, but not in GOP party platform. (Nov 2005)

Carla Howell on Civil Rights

Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate: Click here for Carla Howell on other issues.

No stance on record.

Christy Mihos on Civil Rights

Former Independent Challenger 2006: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Christy Mihos on other issues.

Supports marriage for same-sex couples, but OK on ballot. (Jul 2006)
Supports gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples. (Jun 2006)

Shannon O'Brien on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Shannon O'Brien on other issues.

Protect civil rights of gays; allow civil unions. (Sep 2002)
Supports more AIDS funding; civil unions; gay civil rights. (Feb 2002)

Robert Reich on Civil Rights

Former Dem. Challenger 2002, and Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Robert Reich on other issues.

Supports civil unions. (May 2002)
Extend partner benefits to gays. (May 2002)
Equal rights for GLBT; against DOMA. (May 2002)
Gender discrimination has yet to be wrung out of society. (Feb 2002)
Social reform should include faith-based institutions. (Feb 2002)
Greatest threat to free speech: pandering to consumerism. (Jan 2001)

Tom Reilly on Civil Rights

Former Dem. 2006 Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Reilly on other issues.

Led Budd & Reilly--largest minority law firm in MA. (Feb 2006)
Opposed gay marriage but now supports it. (Jan 2006)
Investigated clergy sexual abuse in Boston Archdiocese. (Jan 2006)

Mitt Romney on Civil Rights

Former GOP Governor (2003-2006); Pres. candidate (2008): Click here for 35 full quotes OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues.

Recruited women for gubernatorial staff. (Oct 2012)
I picked a woman Lt. Gov., and more women in my Cabinet. (Aug 2012)
1993: As church leader, granted women's equality requests. (Jan 2012)
Right to be kept alive means secret surveillance is OK. (Dec 2007)
Enemy combatants, if citizens, entitled to habeas corpus. (Dec 2007)
Equality for Muslims; but follow hate-preachers into mosques. (Oct 2007)
Supported English-only laws but ran Spanish commercials. (Oct 2007)
2006: Marriage: I agree with 3000 years of recorded history. (Aug 2007)
To compete as a nation, draw on skills of women & minorities. (Oct 1994)
Help women thru glass ceiling by requiring annual reporting. (Oct 1994)
Welcome nativity scenes in public places on holidays. (Dec 2007)
Gay Rights
Everything but "marriage" for gay couples. (Sep 2012)
Prevented MA from becoming the Las Vegas of gay marriage. (Feb 2012)
1994: "I'll be better than Ted Kennedy" on gay rights. (Jan 2012)
2002: domestic partnership benefits instead of civil unions. (Jan 2012)
Gay community needs more support from the Republican Party. (Jan 2012)
1994: Supported ENDA to ban anti-gay employer discrimination. (Nov 2011)
2003: Worked with cities to prepare for gay marriages. (Nov 2011)
1993: Denied ever calling homosexuality "perverse". (Nov 2011)
2003: Battled legislatively against legalizing gay marriage. (Mar 2010)
Marriage is not just quaint custom; recognize critical role. (Mar 2010)
GovWatch: 1994: Favored gays serving openly in military. (Feb 2008)
Supports Employment Nondiscrimination Act at state level. (Dec 2007)
MA Constitution, by John Adams, has no same-sex marriage. (Oct 2007)
1994: Gays ok in Boy Scouts. (Aug 2007)
Don�t ask, don�t tell sounds silly, but it�s effective. (Jun 2007)
Pushed vote on traditional marriage against MA gay marriage. (Mar 2007)
Marriage pre-dates our Constitution & shouldn�t de redefined. (Mar 2007)
Constitutional amendment defining 1-man-1-woman marriage. (Mar 2007)
Marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman. (Jan 2007)
Opposed gay marriage but played fair and upheld law. (Apr 2006)
Every child deserves a mother and a father. (Sep 2004)
OpEd: abdicated power in 2004 & allowed gay marriage. (Aug 2004)
Supports benefits for gay partners, but not gay marriage. (Sep 2002)
Sexual orientation should not preclude being a Scout. (Oct 1994)

Grace Ross on Civil Rights

Former Green Challenger 2006: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Grace Ross on other issues.

Opposes defining marriage for heterosexuals only. (Jul 2006)
End racial discrimination. (Jun 2006)
Supports marriage equality. (Jun 2006)

Jane Swift on Civil Rights

Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jane Swift on other issues.

Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)

Peter Blute on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Peter Blute on other issues.

No stance on record.

Kenneth Chase on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kenneth Chase on other issues.

Constitutional amendment to define 1-man-1-woman marriage. (Sep 2006)
Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Sep 2006)

Joe Kennedy on Civil Rights

Democrat (until 1999) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Kennedy on other issues.

Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)

Marty Meehan on Civil Rights

Democrat (Retired 2007) (District 5): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Marty Meehan on other issues.

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 86% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Joe Moakley on Civil Rights

Democrat (until 2001) (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Moakley on other issues.

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)

Peter Torkildsen on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for Peter Torkildsen on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jeff Beatty on Civil Rights

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Jeff Beatty on other issues.

No stance on record.

Michael Capuano on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MA-8): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Michael Capuano on other issues.

NFL players taking a knee is divisive, but I support protest. (Aug 2018)
Funding to help women who are raped as a weapon of war. (Oct 2009)
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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 93% 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 97% 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)
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. (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)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Bill Delahunt on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MA-10): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Bill Delahunt on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted 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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 85% 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)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
Recognize the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. (May 2009)

Barney Frank on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MA-4): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Barney Frank on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Rated 93% 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)
Sponsored the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. (Jun 2009)
Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
Investigate mortgage discrimination in veterans & disabled. (Jan 2011)
Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Recognize the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. (May 2009)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Ted Kennedy on Civil Rights

Democratic Sr Senator (MA): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Ted Kennedy on other issues.

1987: "Robert Bork's America" means censorship & segregation. (Nov 2009)
Alito joined CAP when CAP�s racism was in the news. (Jan 2006)
ADA applies to private sector as well as public sector. (May 1989)
Equal Rights Amendment recognizes "Founding Mothers". (Aug 1980)
Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Paul Kirk on Civil Rights

Former Democratic Senate Appointee (2009): Click here for Paul Kirk on other issues.

No stance on record.

Brian Macdonald on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brian Macdonald on other issues.

Make English our official language. (Feb 2006)
Opposes affirmative action as currently understood. (Feb 2006)
Encourage affirmative action, but no government intervention. (Feb 2006)
Protecting homosexuality opens the door to worse. (Feb 2006)

Bob Massie on Civil Rights

Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Massie on other issues.

Civil rights are the basis of a strong & harmonious society. (Jul 2011)
Equal pay & equal respect for women in the workplace. (Jul 2011)
Repeal DOMA; overhaul federal laws for LGBT equality. (Jul 2011)

Ed O`Reilly on Civil Rights

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ed O`Reilly on other issues.

Allow same-sex couples to marry. (May 2007)
Affirmative action programs needed to combat discrimination. (May 2007)

Jim Ogonowski on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Ogonowski on other issues.

No stance on record.

John Olver on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MA-1): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for John Olver on other issues.

Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Stephen Pagliuca on Civil Rights

Former Democratic Primary Senate Challenger (2009): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stephen Pagliuca on other issues.

Overturn DOMA, and support marriage equality. (Oct 2009)

Jack Robinson on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger for Senate (MA): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jack Robinson on other issues.

Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)

Kevin Scott on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Scott on other issues.

Tolerant traditionalist: keep one-man-one-woman marriage. (Jun 2006)
Opposes mandated affirmative action. (Jan 2006)
Ban flag-burning of US flags and all flags. (Jan 2006)
Create society where affirmative action can be phased out. (Jan 2006)

Bob Underwood on Civil Rights

Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Underwood on other issues.

No quotas for women and minorities. (Aug 2008)
Sexual orientation protected by civil rights law. (Aug 2008)

Setti Warren on Civil Rights

Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Setti Warren on other issues.

Appointed first transgender member of Newton government. (Dec 2017)
Transgender military ban makes us less safe. (Aug 2017)
Make Newton a more hospitable climate for African Americans. (Jun 2017)
Repeal DOMA; support ENDA. (Jul 2011)

Jake Auchincloss on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 4): Click here for Jake Auchincloss on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mo Cowan on Civil Rights

Democratic Appointee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mo Cowan on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)

Joe L. Kennedy on Civil Rights

Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe L. Kennedy on other issues.

Let each religion determine rules of same sex marriage. (Dec 2009)

John Kerry on Civil Rights

Jr Senator (MA), Democratic nominee for President: Click here for 49 full quotes OR click here for John Kerry on other issues.

2004: Agreed with people of Missouri on banning gay marriage. (Mar 2012)
Right of public dissent vital for patriotic Americans. (Jun 2006)
FactCheck: Kerry would change Patriot Act, as Bush claims. (Oct 2004)
FactCheck: Bush DID meet with Congressional Black Caucus. (Oct 2004)
Help minority business by small business set-aside programs. (Oct 2004)
We need to hold on to equal pay for women. (Oct 2004)
The President must reach out to help end discrimination. (Oct 2004)
The Patriot Act has been used to abuse people�s rights. (Oct 2004)
Raising the minimum wage is a working women�s issue. (Aug 2004)
Questions the ultimate practicality of affirmative action. (Apr 2004)
Supports affirmative action now and into the future. (Mar 2004)
Support �mend it, don�t end it� for affirmative action. (Jan 2004)
Flag burning is displeasing, but it�s free expression. (Jan 2004)
Introduced to integration at prep school. (Jan 2004)
Voted for PATRIOT Act, but genuinely alarmed at PATRIOT II. (Oct 2003)
Politicians use �crime� as codeword for �race�. (Jun 1998)
Gay Rights
Cheney�s daughter, a lesbian, would say gay is not a choice. (Oct 2004)
The Constitution calls for same-sex partnership rights. (Oct 2004)
Personally believes marriage is between a man & a woman. (May 2004)
Defense of Marriage Act is fundamentally ugly. (Apr 2004)
Opposes Massachusetts DOMA since there�s a federal DOMA. (Feb 2004)
For partnership rights and civil union. (Nov 2003)
Provide gays and lesbians with full coverage of civil rights. (Jun 1996)
Voting Record
Include a sunset provision in the Patriot Act. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business. (Mar 2004)
Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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)
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)

Alan Khazei on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alan Khazei on other issues.

Repeal DOMA; work for LGBT right to marry. (Nov 2009)
$5M/year to support women- and minority-owned businesses. (Nov 2009)

Alan Khazei on Civil Rights

Democratic (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alan Khazei on other issues.

Repeal DOMA; work for LGBT right to marry. (Nov 2009)
$5M/year to support women- and minority-owned businesses. (Nov 2009)

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