LGBTQ+

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in celebration of LGBT Pride Month, which begins tomorrow:

“LGBT Pride Month is a time to celebrate how far we’ve come in the march toward equality and to rededicate ourselves to the cause of justice now and in the future.

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today commemorating the fourth annual observance of Harvey Milk Day in the state of California:

“Today, we recall the courage, idealism, and hope of Harvey Milk. We remember his leadership for equal rights and his pursuit of justice. We remain inspired by his declaration, when sworn in as a San Francisco Supervisor, that his victory gave a ‘green light’ to all who felt disenfranchised and opened doors of opportunity for everyone.

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a press availability today following her attendance at the oral arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act at the Supreme Court today. Below is a transcript of the press availability:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this week as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the case of United States v. Windsor, a challenge to the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and Hollingsworth v. Perry, a challenge to California’s Prop. 8:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama’s announcement that he intends to nominate Assistant Attorney General Tom Perez to serve as the next Secretary of Labor:

“Today, President Obama reiterated his firm commitment to the rights of workers and the strength of the middle class by nominating Tom Perez as our country’s next Secretary of Labor.