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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Matt Brown on Civil Rights
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| Democratic challenger, secretary of state:
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Donald Carcieri on Civil Rights
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Republican RI Governor:
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- No new hate crime laws needed to protect transsexuals. (Jun 2010)
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Allan Fung on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island:
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Dan McKee on Civil Rights
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Patricia Morgan on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island Governor:
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Gina Raimondo on Civil Rights
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Secretay of Commerce:
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- Ban conversion therapy for minors. (Aug 2017)
- Fight for pay equity for working women. (Nov 2014)
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Senate:
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Bob Flanders on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Supreme Court allows religious exceptions to same-sex rights. (Jul 2018)
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Bobby Nardolillo on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island U.S. Senator:
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Jack Reed on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (RI):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 89% 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)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- 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)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Allen Waters on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island U. S. Senator:
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Sheldon Whitehouse on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator, previously attorney general:
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- Worked entire career for civil rights. (Oct 2006)
- Regulation of marriage has always been a state issue. (Sep 2006)
- Don’t use Constitution to divide gay people from others. (Sep 2006)
- I support gay marriage. (Sep 2006)
- Fight a constitutional ban on gay marriage. (Apr 2006)
- Repeal the ban on gays serving openly in the military. (Apr 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)
- 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. (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)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Mark Zaccaria on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
- Marriage only between one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
- End federal affirmative action programs. (Nov 2010)
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David Cicilline on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Discrimination based on sexual orientation is wrong. (Nov 2010)
- Equal pay for equal work. (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)
- 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)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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James Langevin on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (RI-2):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted 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)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 92% 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)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Lincoln Chafee on Civil Rights
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- People of color are the future of Rhode Island. (Jan 2014)
- Longtime supporter of the LGBTQ community. (Nov 2010)
- 1964: Opposing Civil Rights Act was wrong side of history. (Apr 2008)
- 2006: Marriage Amendment ignores states' rights. (Apr 2008)
- Gay marriage is a state issue, not for federal constitution. (Sep 2006)
- Supports “Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws”. (Sep 2000)
- Continue affirmative action programs. (Jan 2000)
- 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)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Chris Young on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Require companies to hire more women and minorities. (Aug 2008)
- Sexual orientation not protected by civil rights law. (Aug 2008)
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Lincoln Almond on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2002):
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- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Myrth York on Civil Rights
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John Chafee on Civil Rights
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES 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 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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Lincoln Chafee on Civil Rights
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- People of color are the future of Rhode Island. (Jan 2014)
- Longtime supporter of the LGBTQ community. (Nov 2010)
- 1964: Opposing Civil Rights Act was wrong side of history. (Apr 2008)
- 2006: Marriage Amendment ignores states' rights. (Apr 2008)
- Gay marriage is a state issue, not for federal constitution. (Sep 2006)
- Supports “Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws”. (Sep 2000)
- Continue affirmative action programs. (Jan 2000)
- 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)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Claiborne Pell on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- 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)
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Matt Brown on Civil Rights
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Patrick Kennedy on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (RI-1):
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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 71% 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 92% 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)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Stephen Laffey on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Find a way to wiretap al-Qaeda members calling into the US. (Aug 2006)
- Supports civil unions and opposes Constitutional amendment. (Apr 2006)
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Carl Sheeler on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Meditation ok in schools; prayer is not. (Aug 2006)
- Imperative against gender, sex, & age discrimination. (Jun 2006)
- Equal rights for same gender relationships. (Feb 2006)
- Recognize civil unions; supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2004)
- Women & minorities are underrepresented in business. (Nov 2004)
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Bob Tingle on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger (RI):
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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)
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Robert Weygand on Civil Rights
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Democrat (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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Barry Hinckley on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- First and foremost, gay people are Americans. (Nov 2011)
- Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
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