In this country, freedom means the right to live without fear, the right to love without shame, and the right to be seen and treated as fully human. That freedom is not negotiable.

I believe in the dignity and equality of every person — no matter who they are or who they love. LGBTQ+ Americans deserve the same rights, protections, and opportunities as anyone else. Period.

In Congress, I will fight to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in all its forms. I will defend marriage equality, support inclusive anti-harassment policies, and oppose any attempts to roll back hard-won civil rights.

The politics of hate, division, and fear have no place in a country that calls itself free. If we are truly a nation of liberty and justice for all, then “all” must mean all — including our LGBTQ+ neighbors, friends, and family.

Let’s build a future where every person can live with pride, safety, and full equality under the law. Because love is not a threat. Hate is.