On the heels of another great announcement by a Vice Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (diaried here), Clinton lands another great endorsement.
Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the Obergefell vs. Hodges case at the Supreme Court that brought marriage equality to every state in the nation backs Hillary as the candidate who will be the fighter for equality that the nation needs.
“We have fought to not only change laws, but to change hearts, and now we need a President who will help us fight to eliminate the injustices that occur regularly in our community, and the best person to do that is Hillary Clinton”
“Hillary is a proven leader who will not only ensure that states are implementing marriage equality, but will work to end discrimination in our community whether it’s by passing the Equality Act or through state measures. I refuse to let Republicans undo the progress that we’ve made, and that is why we need Hillary Clinton in the White House because she will be by our side as we break down barriers and finally reach full equality for all.”
Clinton accepted the endorsement with a statement of how far we’ve come, but how far we still need to go on LGBTQ rights.
“There are still too many places where LGBT Americans are targeted for harassment and violence, and there are too many young people who are uncertain and scared of what their future might hold. Right now in America, you can get married on Saturday and be fired from your job on Monday just because of who you love. I see the injustices that are happening in our country, and that is why I’m committed to working with Jim and others to end discrimination against the LGBT community once and for all.”
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