EMILYs List Celebrates Pride Month

For Immediate Release
June 1, 2022

EMILYs List Celebrates Pride Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement celebrating the start of Pride Month: 
 
“EMILYs List proudly stands with the LGBTQ+ community as the fight to advance equality in the United States continues. We condemn the over 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills that have already been introduced in 36 state legislatures in 2022. And as harmful legislation is being introduced and passed in legislatures across the country, EMILYs List celebrates our endorsed candidates who proudly identify as LGBTQ+ while courageously defending and promoting civil rights at every level of government. These trailblazers and changemakers are standing up against hate and refusing to bow down to oppression, including Tina Kotek (OR), Reps. Angie Craig (MN-02) and Sharice Davids (KS-03), Attorneys General Maura Healey (MA) and Dana Nessel (MI), and state Del. Danica Roem (VA HD-13). We are honored to support these candidates and their work to achieve justice and equality for all.” 

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