LPAC, Lesbian Super PAC, Launches With Backing Of Billie Jean King And Jane Lynch

[steve2470]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/11/lpac-lesbian-super-pac-launches_n_1663789.html

WASHINGTON -- Women including sports icon Billie Jean King and actress Jane Lynch are starting a super PAC on Wednesday that they hope will increase the political power of the lesbian community.

The organization, called LPAC, will provide financial backing to pro-lesbian candidates, whether Democrats or Republicans, male or female, gay or straight. The group intends to back federal and state candidates, as well as some ballot measures. All targets of the group's support must back an end to discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals; reproductive rights and access to quality health care; and social, racial and economic justice.

Group members said they have pledges of $200,000 and hope to raise at least $1 million for the 2012 elections. High-profile supporters include King, Lynch, Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts and LGBT leader Urvashi Vaid.

"Members of the LGBT community are inspirational leaders and role models in every aspect of American life -- from education to entertainment, from sports to science,” said King in a statement. "The formation of LPAC provides lesbians and the entire LGBT community a new, stronger voice and a real and respected seat at the table when politicians make policy that impacts our lives."

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I wish them much good luck !

[arely staircase]

1. k&r nt

[LeftyMom]

2. Intersectionality!

All targets of the group's support must back an end to discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals; reproductive rights and access to quality health care; and social, racial and economic justice.

I do believe somebody gets it! :dies of shock:

[DCKit]

3. A few more groups like this, and the SC will reconsider Citizens United. nt

[steve2470]

4. kick for AM crowd nt