WASHINGTON, DC, January 8, 2016-In light of the recent raids by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) targeting undocumented immigrant families and children, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is issuing the following statement: “These raids by Homeland Security were a heavy-handed attack on some of the most vulnerable, including families and children,…
Read MoreTrump’s Comments About Muslims Condemned by National LGBTQ Task Force
CHICAGO, IL, December 8, 2015—Yesterday, Republican Presidential candidate Donald J. Trump called for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.” Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) advocates are condemning Trump’s remarks. “We wholeheartedly condemn and reject Donald Trump’s call to stop Muslims from entering the United States. Moreover, we believe…
Read MoreCongress Forms New Transgender Equality Task Force
Washington, D.C., November 17, 2015–The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus has announced the creation of the new Transgender Equality Task Force, to be chaired by Rep. Mike Honda (D-Silicon Valley). “To this day, transgender people face formidable barriers in employment, housing, health, education, and other areas. And to end the ongoing violence and discrimination transgender people…
Read MoreUtah Judge’s Foster Child Opinion “Heartbreaking” and “Outrageous”
Washington, DC, November 12, 2015–The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is condemning the controversial decision by Utah District Court Juvenile Judge Scott Johansen to take a foster daughter from her parents, married couple Beckie Pierce and April Hoagland. “This ruling is heartbreaking for this family—and illustrates even with marriage equality that we are a…
Read MoreObama Endorses Federal LGBTQ Civil Rights Law
Washington, DC, November 10, 2015—Today, the White House announced its official endorsement of the Equality Act. If passed, this bill would extend clear federal nondiscrimination protections in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, public funding, credit access and jury service to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. “We are thrilled to hear that the…
Read MoreLGBTQ Advocates Welcome Maine’s New Campaign Finance Law
Washington, DC, November 4, 2015—Yesterday, Maine voters approved a ballot measure that will increase penalties for candidates who violate the state’s campaign finance laws. The measure, which updates the 1996 Maine Clean Election Act, will also increase the amount of public funds disbursed to candidates running for state legislator or governor who agree to forgo…
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