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Stand Up for LGBTQ Rights

On May 3, Guilford Democrats Sen. Christine Cohen and Rep. Moira Rader voted to confirm two judicial nominees with a history of hostility to trans rights. Back in 2011, these two nominees (then serving as state senators) voted against the landmark civil rights bill barring discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression.

At a time when trans rights are under constant attack, it’s unacceptable for our elected officials to blithely promote individuals with extremely worrying records to positions of great power in our state judiciary.

The first Guilford Pride celebration was held this past weekend. Politicians always love a parade. But all the pageantry means little if those same politicians refuse to stand up for LGBT rights when it counts.

Andy Gottlieb

Guilford