Issue Position: Civil and Human Rights

Issue Position

"I will always stand up and fight to end discrimination of any kind, anywhere in the United States of America. We must say no to hate crimes, racial profiling, racial redlining and racial sidelining. And we must say yes to equal work for equal pay and equal access to opportunity and protection under the law." -U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

Senator Mikulski is committed to protecting the civil rights of all individuals. Her priorities include:

Ending discrimination based on race, religion, gender or sexual orientation
Protecting individuals with disabilities
Ensuring equal pay for equal work
Closing the digital divide
FIGHTING FOR ALL AMERICANS
Championed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to make it easier for workers who were discriminated against based on gender to sue their employers
Sponsored the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender
Supports the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to prohibit job discrimination based on sexual orientation
Standing Up For Those With Disabilities
Voted to strengthen the Americans with Disabilities Act
Championed Rosa's Law to eliminate the term "mental retardation" from federal lawbooks
Voted to provide federal funding for living centers for disabled adults
Supports funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
Fighting to Close the Digital Divide
Secured $115 million to construct high-speed internet access in MD
Bringing broadband to schools, health facilities and public safety centers
Protecting the Rights of Americans
Opposed an amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman
Supports legislation to provide benefits to same-sex partners of federal workers
Voted to allow gay individuals to serve openly in the military
Supports legislation to strengthen hate crime laws

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