October 22, 2004 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
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CHOOSE YOUR SIDE
THE RECORD ON GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER ISSUES
John Kerry, Democrat
George W. Bush, Republican
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Federal Marriage Amendment
Opposes the FMA and any attempt to amend the U.S. Constitution
to deny rights to GLBT persons and same-sex couples.
Workplace Fairness
Co-sponsored the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Voted for it in 1996. Hate Crimes
Voted for and is co-sponsor of the Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act.
Fighting HIV/AIDS
Co-sponsor of Early Treatment for HIV Act. Supports full funding for science-based HIV-prevention programs and Ryan White CARE Act.
Federal Marriage Amendment
Supports the FMA. Publicly endorsed the discriminatory amendment in February 2004.
Workplace Fairness
Has never supported the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
Hate Crimes
Opposes the Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act. As governor, he blocked adding sexual orientation to the Texas hate crimes law,
Fighting HIV/AIDS
Has failed to advocate for the needed increases in federal spending for HIV prevention and care and treatment of people with HIV/AIDS.
WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? VOTE NOV. 2
This is not intended to be an endorsement. For more information on these candidates and others running in your area, please visit HRC's website at www.bc.org.
1. FMA BUSH: Bush news release, Feb. 24, 2004. KERRY: The New York Times, July 9, 2004.
2. WORKPLACE-BUSH: National Review, July 28, 2003. KERRY: Co-sponsor of S.1705.
3. HATE CRIMES — BUSH: National Public Radio, May 18, 1999. KERRY: Co-sponsor of 5.966.
4. HIV/AIDS —— BUSH: Budget of U.S. Government, FY 2002. KERRY: United Press International, January 22, 2004.
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