Issues

The Person:

I have family members that identify as Trans. This isn’t just a policy conversation, but a family conversation. And not just for me, but for millions of Americans on every side of the political aisle. The struggles that the LGBTQ community faces in our society is real. 

The Principle:

I believe everyone is created in the image of God, and that all humans have the same level of value and dignity (Genesis 1:27).

The Problem:

In our society, a major way we communicate the value, respect, and dignity everyone has is by giving equal access to resources such as housing, healthcare, employment, etc. Unfortunately, those within the LGBTQ community are not guaranteed equal access to resources because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. There is also tension between certain faith-based communities and some in the LGBTQ Community over what rights should be protected.

The Policy Proposal: 

ALL human beings deserve equal access to resources. 

1. I would work to amend the Civil Rights Act, which would ensure equal access to resources for the LGBTQ+ community. This is not a discussion about affirming or denouncing the views of a given community, it is about us providing all human beings with equal protections under the law.

2. It’s important that we build peace between LGBTQ+ citizens and faith-based communities to ensure that the LGBTQ+ get equal protections under the law while also granting respect and protection to people of faith, houses of worship and faith-based organizations with sincerely held religious beliefs. Those with sincerely held religious beliefs are different from extremists like the Wilks Brothers, Tim Dunn, and other organizations that manipulate and weaponize their “faith” to oppress people.