The following statement can be attributed to Kierra Johnson, Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund: “The failure to enact the Freedom to Vote, John R. Lewis Act is a profound blow to our Democracy. The inability to ensure voting rights for Black and Brown people and other vulnerable groups like LGBTQ…
Read MoreSTATEMENT FROM KIERRA JOHNSON, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE ACTION FUND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ON VOTING RIGHTS UNDER ATTACK AND UPCOMING ACTIONS RELATED TO DEMOCRACY BILLS
The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund urges the U.S. Senate to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Voting rights are a cornerstone of our democratic process and have been under attack by conservative political extremists. These extremists have tried everything from partisan gerrymandering to mass purges of voter rolls in attempts to undermine the work of election officials, sow false doubt in legitimate election results and curb access to registering and…
Read MoreDR. RACHEL LEVINE CONFIRMED AS THE NEXT ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF HEALTH, FIRST OUT TRANSGENDER FEDERAL OFFICIAL CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE
“We are thrilled and proud that the U.S. Senate, in a bipartisan vote of 52 to 48, made history today by confirming Dr. Rachel Levine as Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services. Her qualifications as a physician and Surgeon General of Pennsylvania and her experience dealing with the public health issues affecting our country…
Read MoreNew National Campaign Advocating for Urgent Passage of the Equality Act Launches With Support from Hundreds of Nation’s Top Leaders in Civil Rights, Faith, Education, Health Care, and Advocacy
The Freedom & Opportunity For All Campaign Will Continue Growing Nationwide Support for Federal Anti-Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ People, Women, People of Color, and People of All Faiths WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, a new national campaign advocating for urgent passage of the Equality Act launched with support from hundreds of the nation’s top leaders in…
Read MoreSTATEMENT FROM KIERRA JOHNSON, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE ACTION FUND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOLLOWING SENATE JUDICIARY HEARING ON EQUALITY ACT
“Today, we witnessed history as the authentic lives of diverse LGBTQ people were lifted up, respected, and dignified, and the nation’s need for passage of the Equality Act made clear. The lives of millions of beautiful and diverse LGBTQ people in this country, and our families would be improved through the Equality Act, a fact…
Read MoreNATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE ACTION FUND CALL FOR “IMMEDIATE REMOVAL” OF PRESIDENT TRUMP BY USE OF THE 25TH AMENDMENT
The National LGBTQ Task Force and National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund call for the immediate removal of Donald Trump under the 25th Amendment.
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