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Governor:

Rod Blagojevich on Civil Rights

Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.

Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)

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IL 2004 Senate Debate

Richard Durbin on Civil Rights

Democratic Sr Senator (IL): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Richard Durbin on other issues.

Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Include special-needs people in emergency evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Andy Martin on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Andy Martin on other issues.

No stance on record.

Barack Obama on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator (IL): Click here for 48 full quotes OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.

Hate crimes related to the immigration issue is unacceptable. (Feb 2008)
People want to move beyond our divisions. (Jan 2008)
2004 DNC speech merged "heritage" with "diversity". (Dec 2007)
The politics of fear undermines basic civil liberties. (Oct 2007)
1980s boss predicted Obama would be heir to MLK's voice. (Aug 2007)
Racial equality good for America as a whole. (Jun 2007)
Put the Confederate flag in a museum, not the state house. (Apr 2007)
Muslim heritage gives Obama unique influence in Muslim world. (Oct 2006)
No black or white America--just United States of America. (Oct 2006)
Forthright on racial issues and on his civil rights history. (Jul 2004)
Defend freedom and equality under law. (May 2004)
Politicians: don't use religion to insulate from criticism. (Apr 2004)
Miscegenation a felony in 1960 when Obamas practiced it. (Aug 1996)
The civil rights movement was a success. (Aug 1996)
Affirmative Action
Apply affirmative action to poor white college applicants. (Apr 2008)
Fight job discrimination to give women equal footing at jobs. (Feb 2008)
Remove discriminatory barriers to the right to vote. (Feb 2008)
Benefited from affirmative action but overcame via merit. (Dec 2007)
Include class-based affirmative action with race-based. (Oct 2007)
Better enforce women's pay equity via Equal Pay Act. (Aug 2007)
Blacks should infiltrate mainstream to affect change. (Aug 2007)
African-Americans vote Democratic because of issue stances. (Jul 2004)
Supports affirmative action in colleges and government. (Jul 1998)
Gay Rights
Being gay or lesbian is not a choice. (Nov 2007)
Decisions about marriage should be left to the states. (Oct 2007)
Homosexuality no more immoral than heterosexuality. (Oct 2007)
Ok to expose 6-year-olds to gay couples; they know already. (Sep 2007)
Has any marriage broken up because two gays hold hands? (Aug 2007)
We need strong civil unions, not just weak civil unions. (Aug 2007)
Legal rights for gays are conferred by state, not by church. (Aug 2007)
Disentangle gay rights from the word "marriage". (Aug 2007)
Gay marriage is less important that equal gay rights. (Aug 2007)
Gay rights movement is somewhat like civil rights movement. (Aug 2007)
Let each denominations decide on recognizing gay marriage. (Jul 2007)
Supports health benefits for gay civil partners. (Oct 2006)
Opposes gay marriage; supports civil union & gay equality. (Oct 2006)
Marriage not a human right; non-discrimination is. (Oct 2004)
Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws. (Jul 1998)
Voting Record
Strengthen the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Aug 2007)
Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Steven Sauerberg on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for Steven Sauerberg on other issues.

No stance on record.

Larry Stafford on Civil Rights

Libertarian challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Larry Stafford on other issues.

No government favors; 100% free market. (Mar 2008)
No discrimination based on orientation, including marriage. (Mar 2008)

House:

Melissa Bean on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (IL-8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Bean on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 83% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Judy Biggert on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (IL-13): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Judy Biggert on other issues.

Co-chairs Women�s Caucus �Economic Empowerment� Team. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 42% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)

Rod Blagojevich on Civil Rights

Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.

Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)

Jerry Costello on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (IL-12): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Costello on other issues.

Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 47% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 86% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Danny Davis on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (IL-7): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Danny Davis on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Rahm Emanuel on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (IL-5): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Rahm Emanuel on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Bill Foster on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 14): Click here for Bill Foster on other issues.

No stance on record.

Luis Gutierrez on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (IL-4): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Luis Gutierrez on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 80% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Phil Hare on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Phil Hare on other issues.

No constitutional definition of marriage. (Nov 2006)
Continue affirmative action. (Nov 2006)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Jesse Louis Jackson on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (IL-2): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Louis Jackson on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Timothy Johnson on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (IL-15): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Johnson on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 50% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Mark Kirk on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (IL-10): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kirk on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 47% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 53% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Ray LaHood on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (IL-18): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ray LaHood on other issues.

Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 39% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Dan Lipinski on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (IL-3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Dan Lipinski on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 40% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 89% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

Donald Manzullo on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (IL-16): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Donald Manzullo on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 27% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 28% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

Peter Roskam on Civil Rights

Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Roskam on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)

Bobby Rush on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (IL-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Rush on other issues.

Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 85% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)

Jan Schakowsky on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (IL-9): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Jan Schakowsky on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)

John Shimkus on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (IL-19): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for John Shimkus on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 31% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

Jerry Weller on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (IL-11): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Weller on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 28% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

Former candidates & officeholders:

James Thompson on Civil Rights

Former Republican Governor: Click here for James Thompson on other issues.

No stance on record.

Lane Evans on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 17): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Lane Evans on other issues.

Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 86% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)

Thomas Ewing on Civil Rights

Republican (District 15): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Ewing on other issues.

Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)

Denny Hastert on Civil Rights

Republican (District 14): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Denny Hastert on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 17% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Henry Hyde on Civil Rights

Republican (District 6): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Henry Hyde on other issues.

Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

David Phelps on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 19): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Phelps on other issues.

Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)

John Porter on Civil Rights

Republican (retired) (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Porter on other issues.

Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)

Glenn Poshard on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Glenn Poshard on other issues.

Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)

George Ryan on Civil Rights

Former Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for George Ryan on other issues.

Supports gay rights & some riverboat gambling. (Nov 1999)
Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)

Philip Crane on Civil Rights

Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Philip Crane on other issues.

Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Harris Fawell on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Harris Fawell on other issues.

Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)

Mike Flanagan on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Mike Flanagan on other issues.

No stance on record.

William Lipinski on Civil Rights

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for William Lipinski on other issues.

Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 36% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Peter Fitzgerald on Civil Rights

Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Peter Fitzgerald on other issues.

Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 0% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Alan Keyes on Civil Rights

2004 former Republican challenger, previously Ambassador: Click here for 33 full quotes OR click here for Alan Keyes on other issues.

`Separation of church & state` misinterprets Constitution. (Oct 2007)
The path to your freedom is standing firm for God's will. (Feb 2004)
Protect religion from the state, but not vice versa. (Feb 2004)
Right to acknowledge God is the foundation of all our rights. (Feb 2004)
Public display of the Ten Commandments is a state's right. (Oct 2003)
The belief that you can't legislate morality is nonsensical. (Oct 2003)
We live under the tyranny of the federal judges. (Feb 2004)
Leaders must face racial bigotry, not ignore it. (Feb 2000)
Our rights come from God, not from the Constitution. (Jan 2000)
Ten Commandments & prayer should be in schools. (Jan 2000)
Conducting gov�t in Spanish assaults our linguistic unity. (Jan 2000)
No separation of church & state; fight uniform irreligion. (Jan 2000)
Affirmative Action
We cannot cure a past injustice with another injustice. (Oct 2007)
Preferential affirmative action patronizes blacks & women. (Oct 2007)
Address Black community with solid Republican principles. (Sep 2007)
Preferential affirmative action is patronizing. (Aug 2004)
Preferential affirmative action is patronizing. (Jan 1999)
Black heritage comes from survival in America, not Africa. (May 1996)
Affirmative action turns back the clock. (Aug 1995)
Gay Marriage
Wrong to treat sexual behavior like race. (Oct 2007)
Marriage exists for the sake of procreation. (Oct 2007)
Massachusetts gay marriage required judges legislating. (Oct 2007)
Defend the natural family against the gay lobby. (Sep 2007)
We need a constitutional amendment to stop gay marriage. (Sep 2007)
Marriage can't be understood apart from procreation. (Oct 2004)
Gay sex is selfish hedonism. (Sep 2004)
Gay marriage destroys fundamental moral institutions. (Jul 2004)
HIV workshop violates parents who think gay is immoral. (Jul 2000)
Signed pledge to reinstitute ban on gays in military. (Jan 2000)
Oppose gay agenda in military & marriage laws. (Jan 2000)
Warns that Supreme Court has advanced gay marriage agenda. (May 1999)
�Hate crime� laws will be used to punish anti-gay opinions. (Oct 1998)
Gay rights aren�t like racial rights, because it�s behavior. (May 1996)

James Durkin on Civil Rights

2002 Former Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for James Durkin on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jack Ryan on Civil Rights

Former Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Ryan on other issues.

Supports DOMA to counter the breakdown of the family unions. (Jun 2004)
Opposes same-sex marriages and opposes civil unions. (Jun 2004)

Carol Moseley-Braun on Civil Rights

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Carol Moseley-Braun on other issues.

Have to have an honest conversation about race-Dean is right. (Jan 2004)
Need to reform immigration policy to welcome them. (Jan 2004)
Continue to fight for gay rights. (Nov 2003)
Get past the racist strategy that Republican foisted upon. (Nov 2003)
Publicize women's military rapes, even if unpopular. (Sep 2003)
"Sticky floor" pay gap for women still persists. (Sep 2003)
Patriot Act must be allowed to expire. (Jun 2003)
GLBT right to privacy includes consensual gay sex. (May 2003)
PATRIOT Act violates liberty & won't yield safety. (May 2003)
PATRIOT Act violates six Constitutional amendments. (May 2003)
Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)

Paul Simon on Civil Rights

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Paul Simon on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)

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