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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLanguage of support for marriage equality in Democratic platform released
Language of support for marriage equality in Democratic platform released
by Scott Wooledge
Here it is, courtesy of the Washington Blade:
It's not a done deal yet, they will be working further on it in Detroit this weekend and then present it to delegates in Charlotte.
Republican Party response:
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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/08/09/1118411/-Language-of-support-for-marriage-equality-in-Democratic-platform-released
by Scott Wooledge
Here it is, courtesy of the Washington Blade:
We support the right of all families to have equal respect, responsibilities, and protections under the law. We support marriage equality and support the movement to secure equal treatment under law for same-sex couples. We also support the freedom of churches and religious entities to decide how to administer marriage as a religious sacrament without government interference.
We oppose discriminatory federal and state constitutional amendments and other attempts to deny equal protection of the laws to committed same-sex couples who seek the same respect and responsibilities as other married couples. We support the full repeal of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act and the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
It's not a done deal yet, they will be working further on it in Detroit this weekend and then present it to delegates in Charlotte.
Republican Party response:
- more -
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/08/09/1118411/-Language-of-support-for-marriage-equality-in-Democratic-platform-released
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UPDATE: Additional LGBT platform draft language has been revealed stating the Democratic Partys commitment to passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The language also touts previous accomplishments, such as Dont Ask, Dont Tell repeal and passage of the hate crimes protections law.
As with the marriage language, the additional LGBT language was first reported by Buzzfeed. The Washington Blade confirmed with a source familiar with the platform drafting process that the language is accurate.
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/08/09/democratic-platform-draft-language-on-marriage-equality-revealed/
UPDATE: Additional LGBT platform draft language has been revealed stating the Democratic Partys commitment to passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The language also touts previous accomplishments, such as Dont Ask, Dont Tell repeal and passage of the hate crimes protections law.
As with the marriage language, the additional LGBT language was first reported by Buzzfeed. The Washington Blade confirmed with a source familiar with the platform drafting process that the language is accurate.
We know that putting America back to work is job one, and we are committed to ensuring Americans do not face employment discrimination. We support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act because people should not be fired based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
President Obama and the Democratic Party are committed to ensuring all Americans are treated fairly. This administration hosted the first-ever White House Conference on Bullying Prevention and we must continue our work to prevent vicious bullying of young people and support LGBT youth. The Presidents record, from ending Dont Ask, Dont Tell in full cooperation with our military leadership, to passing the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, to ensuring same-sex couples can visit each other in the hospital, reflects Democrats belief that all Americans deserve the same chance to pursue happiness, earn a living, be safe in their communities, serve their country, and take care of the ones they love.
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/08/09/democratic-platform-draft-language-on-marriage-equality-revealed/
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Language of support for marriage equality in Democratic platform released (Original Post)
ProSense
Aug 2012
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RKP5637
(67,112 posts)1. K&R !!! n/t
bluestateguy
(44,173 posts)2. Looks good
That affirmation of churches' right to recognize marriages as they wish is important to a lot of people.
ProSense
(116,464 posts)3. Kick! n/t