 A message from Gov. Tim Kaine
Chair, Democratic National Committee Today marks the beginning of Pride Month — a time not just to remember the brave Americans who stood up to hate and discrimination at the Stonewall Inn 41 years ago, but a time to stand with those who are committed to that same fight today.
That’s why it’s important to me — and to the future of this party — that we hear from you. Take a moment to share your thoughts with us this Pride Month. At times the pace of progress has not been as fast as some — myself included — would like. And, while equality cannot be achieved overnight, the President and our Democratic leaders in Congress have made important strides over the past 16 months to address barriers that LGBT Americans face. – Last year, we passed the Matthew Shepherd & James Byrd, Jr., Federal Hate Crimes Act — which expanded the definition of hate crimes to include sexual orientation and gender identity and became the first federal law to provide protections for transgender Americans. – In April, the President issued a directive, making critical changes to federal regulations and allowing gay and lesbian Americans to make medical decisions on behalf of their partners. – And now we are on the verge of living up to President Obama’s pledge to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The House just passed historic legislation to end this discriminatory policy, and the full Senate is getting ready to vote in the coming months. But we are not satisfied. And we are not finished. We must remain committed to making greater strides toward the fundamental American principle of equality. Make your voice heard: http://my.barackobama.com/PrideMonthVoices Thanks, and happy Pride Month, Governor Tim Kaine |
|
Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee — 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
|