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Nancy Pelosi's Public Statements on Issue: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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05/17/2022 Tweet - "International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is an opportunity to join together in condemning the vile hate that still threatens the safety, well-being and fulfillment of our LGBTQ friends, neighbors and loved ones. #IDAHOBIT"
05/12/2022 Tweet - "As Speaker, it was my privilege to visit the FDR Memorial to celebrate 25 years since its dedication. President Roosevelt embodied strength, courage, patience and persistence. And he taught our nation to respect people for what they can do -- not judge them for what they cannot."
05/10/2022 Tweet - "Today, the House took historic action paving the way for Congressional staffers to choose to join together in a union. By empowering staffers to advocate for themselves and each other, we take an important step to ensure the House is best able to serve the American people."
05/01/2022 Tweet - "Today, on the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Americans celebrate all that the AAPI community has done to shape our history, enrich our cultural tapestry and engage in our democracy."
05/01/2022 Pelosi Statement on Jewish American Heritage Month
05/01/2022 Pelosi Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
04/04/2022 Tweet - "Today, I joined members of the King family and @OMarkarova at a candlelight vigil marking 54 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We highlighted the importance of protecting democracy -- here at home and around the world."
03/31/2022 Tweet - "Today, Californians and all Americans honor César Chávez, a fearless champion for justice and a tireless civil rights activist. Chávez was an icon of the modern labor movement, leading the United Farm Workers' fight for better pay and protections against exploitation."
03/29/2022 Tweet - "Today, I was proud to join @POTUS for the signing of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act. With his signature, lynching is finally designated as a federal hate crime -- a long-overdue action to correct an historic injustice and build a safer future our all our children."
03/28/2022 Tweet - "This cruel legislation is an affront to our Nation's cherished values and sends a harmful message to our children. @GovRonDeSantis and Florida Republicans have chosen to needlessly bully, isolate and demean LGBTQ students."
03/16/2022 Tweet - "This afternoon, we prepared to send the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to President Biden for his signature. This landmark legislation will designate lynching as a federal hate crime: action that has long been overdue."
03/05/2022 Tweet - "The voices of women have weathered adversity to move America closer to realizing its greatest ideals. We stand on the shoulders of trailblazing pioneers & everyday heroes alike, & honor the legacy of those women by reaffirming a simple truth: when women succeed, America succeeds."
02/28/2022 Tweet - "The House took an important step to advance the cause of justice by finally designating lynching as a hate crime under federal law. In again passing @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct, we are confronting the reality of racist violence & helping to build a safer future."
02/09/2022 Tweet - "Today, the House took a bold step forward in protecting the fundamental rights of the global LGBTQ community. The bipartisan #GlobalRespectAct will ensure America offers no safe haven to those who violate the human rights of our LGBTQ family, friends & neighbors around the world."
02/09/2022 Pelosi Statement on House Passage of the Global Respect Act
02/03/2022 Tweet - "Today, we paid tribute to the legacy of Representative Joseph Rainey of South Carolina, more than 150 years after he became our nation's first Black Congressman. In affixing his name to Room H-150 in the United States Capitol, we help share his story."
01/21/2022 Dear Colleague on House Democrats' Upcoming Agenda For The People
01/20/2022 Tweet - "On Monday, our nation celebrated the birthday of civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last night, Senate Republicans dishonored his leadership and legacy by blocking passage of urgently needed legislation to protect voting rights and our democracy."
01/19/2022 Pelosi Statement on Senate Vote on Urgent Voting Rights Legislation
01/17/2022 Pelosi Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
01/17/2022 Pelosi Remarks at San Francisco Interfaith Council Virtual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Prayer Service
01/17/2022 Tweet - "On #MLKDay, our nation comes together to celebrate one of our greatest heroes, whose fierce spirit and powerful voice forever altered the course of history. We continue to draw inspiration from his unshakable faith, unimaginable courage and unwavering vision of justice and peace."
01/17/2022 Speaker Pelosi Remarks at Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Deliver for Voting Rights Press Conference
01/13/2022 Transcript of Speaker Pelosi's Remarks at Weekly Press Conference
11/20/2021 Pelosi Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance
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