Civil Rights

Civil Rights

I've worked for social and economic justice and equal protection, and against discrimination, for my entire life. I oppose all forms of discrimination and believe America is the greatest country on Earth because of our diversity and our acceptance of different cultures.

I worked with Senator Ed Davis, and I cast one of the deciding votes, to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday in Tennessee, and passed a bill to name the Coretta Scott King Memorial Highway in Memphis. I also helped to create the National Civil Rights Museum, both in my personal and governmental capacities.

I passed a Civil Rights law disallowing state funding for any group that discriminates. I also co-sponsored the Tennessee Hate Crimes Bill.

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