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John,
Last week, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Pete Buttigieg as America’s first LGBTQ Senate-confirmed cabinet member. We know that Pete will bring an essential perspective to the Department of Transportation and President Biden’s cabinet – and be a shining example for LGBTQ youth everywhere.
But these 13 Senators voted AGAINST LGBTQ HISTORY and Pete’s nomination :
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And this wasn’t the first time these names have stood against LGBTQ equality. Some of them are the most anti-LGBTQ voices in the U.S. Senate, proudly standing against everything from marriage equality to non-discrimination measures.
And they’re sure to make their voices heard during our next confirmation battle: Dr. Rachel Levine for Assistant Secretary of Health. While Dr. Levine is superbly qualified for the role, bigots on the far-right are already using transphobic attacks and biased slander to ruin her nomination process.
We can’t tell you how these Senators will vote, but we can tell you we HAVE to be ready for a fight. Power the Presidential Appointments Defense Fund and defend Dr. Levine today! [[link removed]]
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Thanks again,
Elliot Imse
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