Protect the LGBTQ+ Community
From the Compton Cafeteria Riots, to Harvey Milk, to being one of the first cities to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, San Francisco has been at the forefront of the LGBTQ+ movement for generations. Anyone who wants to represent San Francisco in Congress has the sacred duty to be a national leader and fierce defender of LGBTQ rights, and I promise to fulfill that duty every day.
San Francisco has always stood up for those who others try to tear down. I'm running for Congress to make sure that legacy continues. I want every LGBTQ+ American to know they have a fighter in Washington who will never stop advocating for their rights, their safety, and the freedom to live their lives.
In Congress, I promise to be a fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and dignity. That is why I will fight to ensure that we consider the needs of the LGBTQ+ community in every piece of legislation we pass. Some of my priorities include:
- Passing the Equality Act, which would finally ban discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing, education, and public accommodations.
- Fighting back against any federal attempts to target transgender students or restrict their participation in school activities.
- Codifying the right to change your gender identity on government documents, including non-binary gender markers.
- Creating a Medicare-for-All healthcare system that includes full coverage for gender affirming care, contraception, and PrEP.
- A national housing plan that includes doubling the number of public housing units in the country, including new transitional housing to support people experiencing homelessness — which will especially benefit LGBTQ+ youth and adults who face disproportionately high rates of housing insecurity.