HOUSTON, TX, November 3, 2015—Preliminary election results show that a majority of voters in Houston have repealed the city’s ordinance that extends non-discrimination protections to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people–among 13 other protected classes including race, religion, sex, color, age, ethnicity, disability, national origin, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, and family status….
Read MoreFlanagan’s comments on vital Cuomo Executive Order “wrong” and reveal anti-LGBTQ bias
NEW YORK, NY October 30, 2015 –The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is rejecting New York State Senator John J Flanagan’s criticism of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order to extend anti-discrimimation protections to transgender and gender nonconforming people. “I was alarmed to hear Senator Flanagan suggesting that New York’s recent move to ban discrimination…
Read MoreNew York Governor’s Transgender Inclusion Executive Order Welcomed
Washington, DC, October 22, 2015 — The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is applauding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order to extend anti-discrimimation protections to transgender and gender nonconforming people. “Millions of New Yorkers have been waiting for this day. We thank Governor Cuomo for his leadership in extending protections to the Empire…
Read MoreLGBTQ Advocates Respond to Last Night’s Presidential Debate
Washington, DC, October 14, 2015—Last night, the Democratic National Committee held its first televised debate for candidates seeking the party’s nomination for next year’s presidential election in November. In response, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund released the following statement: “Last night’s debate was a good glimpse into each candidate’s vision for our country’s…
Read MoreLGBTQ Advocates Join National Voter Registration Day
WASHINGTON, DC, September 22, 2015—The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is joining voting rights advocates across the country in encouraging all eligible voters to register to vote ahead of the upcoming elections this fall and next year. “LGBTQ voters cannot afford to stay home on any election. Next year’s presidential election will not only…
Read MoreCarey: GOP Debate “Revealing”
WASHINGTON, DC, August 7, 2015– The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is making the following statement regarding last night’s GOP presidential debate. “Last night’s GOP debate revealed how the opponents of equality view the LGBTQ community, people who support access to reproductive health services, people who demand an end to racism and our millions…
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