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Jul 25, 2024 · Gender affirming care for trans kids. Cristi Croitoru/Shutterstock. During her tenure as vice president, Harris has spoken out against conservative states that have banned gender-affirming...
Aug 2, 2024 · During her tenure as California’s attorney general, Harris played a pivotal role in enacting the California Homeowner Bill of Rights, legislation designed to safeguard homeowners from unfair practices and promote housing stability—an issue of particular significance for LGBTQ individuals facing discrimination in housing markets.
Jul 22, 2024 · After becoming state attorney general, Harris worked to promote LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality throughout the Golden State. Alongside governor Jerry Brown, she also opposed Proposition 8, which revoked marriage equality in in 2008.
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Sep 15, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Two decades ago, when a Democratic presidential nominee wouldn’t dream of endorsing gay marriage, a newly elected district attorney named Kamala Harris was performing one of the first same-sex unions in the United States. It was the so-called Winter of Love in San Francisco.
Jul 26, 2024 · As vice president, Harris has repeatedly spoken out against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the U.S., such as bans on gender-affirming care for young people and "don't say gay" laws, which ban discussions about sexuality or gender identity in schools.
Aug 13, 2024 · From the earliest days of her service in the Senate, Harris consistently made clear her support for the Equality Act — legislation to provide LGBTQ people with explicit, comprehensive protection against discrimination – and, as vice president, has consistently urged Congress to pass the legislation.
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Jul 31, 2024 · Harris has spoken out against anti-LGBTQ legislation, including laws that could affect LGBTQ people in the workplace, criticizing laws that could prevent teachers from being out at work for fear of losing their jobs.
