Today is a solemn reminder of how much more we must do to secure full rights and protections to all Americans regardless of who they are or who they love.
This is personal for many American families, including my own. My brother had the courage to come out in 1978, when equality was still a distant dream. Matthew's murder is a reminder of the price of the hatred & fear that has touched too many of our LGBTQIA+ loved ones & friends.
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And, although there is still much work to do in the cause of equality and strengthening all families, I am proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in building a more inclusive, more equal future.
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This morning, I joined local elected officials, leaders, activists, & educators at
@CCSU in#NewBritain to discuss promoting & fostering a society that values LGBTQIA+ rights & inclusion.Show this thread -
It's important we listen, amplify, & act on the concerns & ideas raised by those seeing & working first-hand to address the issues still facing the LGBTQIA+ community.
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#Danbury, for example: Danbury Public Schools just announced they will incorporate training to help teachers & staff to better communicate with LGBTQ students and same-sex parents. This is progress!https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-schools-to-add-LGBTQ-training-for-13300271.php …Show this thread -
I am proud to work with community leaders & activists alike on improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ Americans not just in Connecticut, but beyond. The work we start right here, right now, will have a lasting impact on LGBTQIA+ generations to come. Let's make it count.pic.twitter.com/nA3Xe11Rug
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