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On the recordJuly 20, 2023
House Republicans have made it clear that they do not support liberty, justice, and equal protection under the law for all. Last week, the majority passed an extremist defense bill that bans gender-affirming and reproductive care for servicemembers, guts support for our servicemembers of color, and prohibits Pride flags from being displayed in any workspace, common access area, or public area of the Department of Defense. However, they decided that the homophobia and discrimination can't stop there. This week, Republicans voted to strip critical funding to enhance career development opportunities, provide meals to low-income seniors, create affordable and transitional housing units for vulnerable populations in need, and more. These projects, led by Representatives Boyle, Pressley, and Houlahan, were vetted months ago to ensure they meet the rigorous community project funding guidelines and are responsible uses of taxpayer dollars. So why were these projects denied? Because recipients had LGBTQ in their name, and they served communities that the other side demonizes daily. It is hypocritical, it is homophobic, and it damages the idea of liberty and justice for all. ____________________
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Marilyn Strickland
Democratic · Washington

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