New 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…

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LGBTQ 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…

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LGBTQ 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…

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Carey: 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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National LGBTQ Groups Endorse Voting Rights Act Restoration on Law’s 50th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, DC, August 5, 2015–On the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, over 30 national LGBTQ organizations are endorsing the restoration of the law, which was gutted by the 2013 Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder. “This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the VRA’s passage and voter suppression tactics continue to…

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National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund Joins Congress in Introducing Equality Act

Washington, DC, July 23, 2015—Today, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund joined members of Congress at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol to introduce the Equality Act. Led by Senator Merkley and Congressman Cicilline, and co-sponsored by 40 Senators and over 150 Representatives, the landmark legislation seeks to secure strong and explicit protections…

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