Chapter II Social Justice, Section A. Civil Rights and Equal Rights
Sponsors: National Lavender Caucus
Co-Chairs: Gini Lester, William Breeman
Approval Process:
Introduced as a much needed revision to the caucus at large. Discussion guided revisions. When there were no further suggested revisions the completed draft was presented to the caucus at large for approval by consensus. Approved by consensus on December 25, 2017.
Contact person: Gini Lester lvlginnl@gmail.com
PROPOSAL:
Amend the second paragraph of Chapter II Social Justice, Section A. Civil Rights and Equal Rights to read:
A. Civil Rights and Equal Rights
One of our key values is respect for diversity. We are committed to establishing relationships that honor diversity; that support the self-definition and self-determination of all people; that consciously confront the barriers of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, class oppression, ageism, ableism, and the many ways our culture and laws prevent us from working together. We support affirmative action to remedy discrimination, to protect constitutional rights, and to provide equal opportunity under the law.
Current Language:
A. Civil Rights and Equal Rights
One of our key values is respect for diversity. We are committed to establishing relationships that honor diversity; that support the self-definition and self-determination of all people; and that consciously confront the barriers of racism, sexism, homophobia, class oppression, ageism, and the many ways our culture separates us from working together. We support affirmative action to remedy discrimination, to protect constitutional rights and to provide equal opportunity under the law.