Team, when I was elected to Congress for the
first time in 2012, I was the very first LGBTQ+ person of color
to ever be elected.
I knew then that one of my biggest priorities in Congress would
be to fight against the countless bigoted, anti-LGBTQ+ bills
introduced in Congress and legislatures across the country. And
today is a very important date in that fight.
Ten years ago today the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
policy was repealed.
I was a high school teacher back then, and I was overjoyed.
Together, Democrats progressed and put an end to an unjust and
painful policy that unfairly discharged tens of thousands of
LGBTQ+ service members.
But friend, despite this victory and others,
Republicans have worked with vicious rigor to strip LGBTQ+
protections across the nation. They still don’t believe we
deserve equal rights!
Team, Republicans hate members of Congress
like me who refuse to back down from what we should all know is
right. I will never give up the fight to protect this community,
but I need you on my side to survive constant Republican attacks
against us. Will you chip in just $3
to join me in the struggle for equality? » (
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Republicans have always been on the wrong side of this issue.
The Trump administration did everything they could to take away
LGBTQ+ rights: targeting our access to health care, undermining
transgender protections, and so much more. Meanwhile Republicans
in state legislatures have passed increasingly draconian
anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
So, we need to keep fighting or the LGBTQ+
community will suffer the consequences. We cannot take our rights
for granted.
So, I’m asking for your support today to keep up the fight
against hateful Republican attacks on LGBTQ+ rights -- can I
count on your $3
donation? » (
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Thank you for your support -- together we can secure new
victories in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry.
-- Mark
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Mark Takano represents the good people of California's Inland Empire in Congress, fighting for the region's progressive priorities. He's been a voice for veterans, seniors, students, local businesses and hardworking families. But now, our Democratic House Majority is seriously at risk. The leadership of progressive Democrats like Mark will be critical to holding Republicans accountable and ensuring the healing of our country during this challenging time.
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