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Kamala Harris' Public Statements on Issue: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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06/26/2023 Remarks by Vice President Harris at Biden Victory Fund and the LGBTQ+ Leadership Council 24th Annual LGBTQ+ Gala
11/20/2022 Tweet - "The epidemic of gun violence in America has struck again in Colorado Springs. Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the five people killed and all those injured. The LGBTQI+ community should be able to enjoy a night out without fear, as should all Americans."
06/28/2022 Tweet - "53 years ago, Stonewall changed everything. We've made incredible progress in the fight for equality, but these rights are on the line. We'll never give up the fight to safeguard marriage equality, protect LGBTQI+ rights, and stand up to hateful attacks."
06/13/2022 Tweet - "Our LGBTQ+ children in Texas and Florida should not fear being who they are. Transgender women of color should not fear for their lives. And we should not have to deal with 300 laws in states around our country, attacking the LGBTQ+ community."
06/01/2022 Tweet - "For me, Pride Month has always been a joy-filled celebration. It is also a reminder that the fight for full LGBTQI+ rights continues. This month, and every month, let us continue to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community and march ahead. Happy #Pride."
03/31/2022 Tweet - "On this International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate trans and non-binary Americans who enrich our nation. We see you. We stand with you. We won't stop fighting for you."
03/28/2022 Tweet - "To our LGBTQI+ youth--Never doubt for one second that you are loved for being exactly who you are. Hateful legislation will not deter our fight to make sure that every family and every student should be treated equally and with dignity in our nation."
03/28/2022 Tweet - "To our LGBTQI+ youth--Never doubt for one second that you are loved for being exactly who you are. Hateful legislation will not deter our fight to make sure that every family and every student should be treated equally and with dignity in our nation."
11/20/2021 Tweet - "Today on this Transgender Day of Remembrance, @SecondGentleman and I are reflecting on those we've lost due to anti-trans violence. Our administration will continue to protect our trans community and stand up against hate, violence and bigotry wherever it exists."
09/14/2021 Tweet - "To the brave LGBTQ+ service members who have served in our military--thank you. Your service and dedication to our nation have made us a safer. POTUS and I will not rest until everyone has equal protection under the law."
06/28/2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to marry Sandy Stier and Kris Perry after the courts lifted California's ban on marriage equality in 2013. Two years later, for the first time in our history, every American had the right to marry the person they love."
06/27/2021 Tweet - "In June of 2013, I had the honor of officiating the wedding of Kris Perry and Sandy Stier. They were pioneers in the fight that ultimately led to marriage equality."
06/23/2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Listening Session on Pride Month
06/23/2021 Tweet - "For me, Pride has always been both a joy-filled celebration--and a time to recommit to the fight for equality. Today I met with LGBTQ+ advocates to discuss the progress our nation has made, and the work we must do to achieve full equality."
06/13/2021 Tweet - "LGBTQ Americans, I want you to know: We see you. We hear you. President Joe Biden and I will not rest until everyone has equal protection under the law. Happy #Pride"
06/12/2021 Tweet - "Five years ago, 49 LGBTQ+ people and allies were enjoying an evening out at Pulse Nightclub. And then, in an instant, they were gone. Today, we remember those who died and their loved ones--and we recommit to building a world free from gun violence."
06/04/2021 Tweet - "Every June, we celebrate the contributions the LGBTQ+ community have made to our nation's past, present, and future--but we must recommit ourselves to protecting the community from discrimination and harm and delivering full and equal rights to LGBTQ+ Americans."
06/01/2021 Tweet - "Happy #Pride! This June, we celebrate the many contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans, and the incredible progress our nation has made toward equality. We will not rest until every American--no matter who they are or who they love--is treated equally and with dignity."
03/31/2021 Tweet - "Transgender rights are human rights. Today, in honor of transgender Americans everywhere, @POTUS signed a proclamation to recognize March 31st as #TransgenderDayofVisibility. We see you, and we will always stand up for you."
12/22/2020 Tweet - "Today marks 10 years since @BarackObama signed the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell into law, bringing about an end to the discriminatory policy. To our LGBTQ+ military members, know that @JoeBiden and I will have your back and won't stop fighting until we achieve equality."
11/20/2020 Tweet - "On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the memory of the at least 37 transgender or gender-nonconforming people killed this year--the majority of whom were Black and Latinx transgender women. Today and every day we must recommit to ending this epidemic. #TDOR"
10/15/2020 Tweet - "Under the Trump administration, LGBTQ+ rights have been under attack. We must first undo the harm of this administration, then do more to protect LGBTQ+ Americans--especially trans women of color--from discrimination, harm, and death."
10/15/2020 Tweet - "To all LGBTQ+ youth who are facing bullying and harassment, know that you deserve to be accepted and loved just as you are. #SpiritDay"
10/11/2020 Tweet - "On #NationalComingOutDay, we celebrate members of the LGBTQ+ community and remember that, even today, it's not always safe or easy to be publicly out. Out or not, you are loved."
08/04/2020 Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court
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