Clinton singles out gay rights as a central pillar of her 2016 presidential campaign (Hill grp)

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Clinton singles out gay rights as a central pillar of her 2016 presidential campaign
Source: Star Tribune -AP



Clinton singles out gay rights as a central pillar of her 2016 presidential campaign

By LISA LERER Associated Press
October 3, 2015 — 11:55am


WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday delivered the strongest statement of support for gay rights in the 2016 presidential race when she promised that ending discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender people would be a central pillar of her administration.

"I see the injustices and the dangers that you and your families still face," she told hundreds of gay activists at the annual meeting of the Human Rights Campaign. "I'm running for president to stand up for the fundamental rights of LGBT Americans."

She added: "That's a promise from one HRC to another."
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As activists chanted her name, she promised to work to pass legislation that would end discrimination, lower costs for HIV treatment and stop funding child welfare agencies that discriminate against gay parents.

Clinton has placed equal rights at the forefront of her campaign, in part a reflection of the growing political and financial strength of the gay community in Democratic politics.

Read more: http://www.startribune.com/clinton-makes-gay-rights-as-a-core-promise-of-2016-campaign/330518661/

[JohnnyLib2]

1. Really glad to see this.

[Kath1]

2. Nice!

Was at a friend's 60th birthday party yesterday when a guest's daughter texted mom that she is coming out We all texted her messages of support and love. And yes, we are all Hillary supporters. This is excellent news.

Thank you!