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Lucinda

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Sat Mar 5, 2016, 10:08 PM Mar 2016

Illinois LGBT Leaders Stand with Hillary Clinton - (CLINTON GROUP)

Chicago, IL — Hillary for Illinois announced today that nearly 100 LGBT leaders have endorsed and will mobilize their networks to support Hillary Clinton ahead of the March 15 primary. Over the two weeks, these LGBT leaders will as campaign surrogates and host and attend phone banks, organizing meetings, debate watch parties, and community meetings. Clinton received the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign earlier this year.

Hillary Clinton’s comprehensive plan to pass the Equality Act, promote LGBT-inclusive schools and family policies, and champion transgender equality highlights her commitment to supporting LGBT families in Illinois and across the country.

“Hillary Clinton knows that too many LGBT Americans both in Illinois and across the country still face discrimination — in employment, in education, in health care, housing, and more — because of who they love or who they are,” said Director of LGBT Outreach Dominic Lowell. “She is honored to have the support of so many LGBT leaders in Illinois who have been on the frontlines of fighting for equality. As president, Hillary will be a tireless advocate for the LGBT community and break down the barriers that hold them back. She’s the only candidate who has laid out a comprehensive plan to address issues like parenting and adoption, protections for LGBT youth, conversion therapy, violence against transgender people and transgender service in the military, and health care access for people with HIV. Her passion for these issues ensures she’ll put them front and center.”

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Illinois LGBT Leaders Stand with Hillary Clinton - (CLINTON GROUP) (Original Post) Lucinda Mar 2016 OP
K & R Iliyah Mar 2016 #1
my state rep is on that list. mopinko Mar 2016 #2
K&R UtahLib Mar 2016 #3
K&R DemonGoddess Mar 2016 #4
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