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Cynical Politics Behind Subcommittee Passage of Discriminatory Marriage Amendment
‘Cynical politics are behind this effort to write discrimination into the Constitution, threatening the security of millions of American families,’ said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.New Leaders at Human Rights Campaign Bring State Political Muscle to Fight for Equality
‘Our focus reaches far beyond Washington and extends to every community of every single American, where equality starts or stalls,’ said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. ‘Marty and Samantha bring critical expertise in state-level politics that’s essential in securing rights and protections state by state where many of our battles are won or lost.’
Schwarzenegger Veto Puts Politics Over People
‘Five senators took a principled stand and should be applauded for their leadership,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
Menendez Brings Strong Record on GLBT Equality to Senate
‘Representative Menendez will be an advocate for fairness in the Senate,’ said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.
New Polling Shows Opposition to Congress’ Focus on Federal Marriage Amendment
‘Voters want Congress focused on fixing America’s challenges, not creating more,’ said Human Rights Campaign Political Director Samantha Smoot.
Senate Committee Expected to Push Forward Discriminatory Amendment Tomorrow
‘With gas prices hitting $3 a gallon, millions living without health care, a broken immigration system and an endless war in Iraq, Congress should be helping make America stronger, not weaker by trying to put discrimination in the United States Constitution,’ said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. ‘Whether 40 pages or one sentence, any amendment that writes discrimination into the Constitution is wrong.’