Campaign Literature—Primaries


Bernie 2016


   
                                                            

LGBTQ brochure, front, inside and back.  9" x 5", 2016.

"In America, we should judge people on their ability to do their job, not on their sexual orientation."

Bernie has spent a lifetime fighting for LBGTQ equality

Throughout his decades of public service, Bernie has voted against measures that impede the LGBTQ community's rights and has supported those that protect them from discrimination.

1983 - Signed the first Proclamation for creating the first Gay and Lesbian Pride Day in Burlington

1985 - Burlington passes proclamation protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination in housing and employment

1993 - When Congress members attacked non-discrimination in DC, Sanders voted no

1993 - Voted against "don't ask, don't tell"

1995 - Sanders rebuked Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham for using the word "Homos" when talking about gays serving in the military

1996 - Voted against the Defense of Marriage Act

1998 - When congress tried to keep domestic partners from adopting children in DC, Sanders said "no"

2001 - When congress tried to keep domestic partners from receiving health benefits, Sanders said "no"

2004 - Voted against the constitutional amendment banning gay marriage

2007 - Voted to expand and strengthen penalties for violent crimes committed on the basis of sexual orientation

2009 - Voted to expand federal hate crimes to cover offenses motivated by gender identity or sexual orientation

2010 - Voted to over turn "don't ask, don't tell"

2013 - Co-sponsor of the Uniting American Families Act

2013 - Co-Sponsor of The Employment Non-Discrimination Act