From a press release:
This week’s sudden and surprising legal events, which will open the door to same sex marriage in North Carolina is joyous news for all citizens who have advocated for equality. The LGBT Democrats of North Carolina join with our brothers and sisters across the state in celebrating this giant step forward in our quest for human rights and equality.
Amendment One and its aftermath left many of our communities and even our state divided. We as an organization were lucky and blessed to have leadership on the State Party level who encouraged us to continue our journey through the formation of County chapters. For that we will be forever grateful.
Speaker Thom Tillis’ filing is a desperate attempt by a US Senate candidate who is trying to revive his floundering campaign. Our work is not done. We realize there is much more to be advocated for and fought for on the legislative level. The LGBT Democrats of North Carolina will continue to fight for equality for all citizens.
Today, as we wait for our due rights, let us keep in mind the trailblazers who have gone before us (some of whom died for their beliefs). Let us also be aware that as LGBT Democrats we will continue the fight for workplace non-discrimination, Transgender rights and a host of other LGBT related issues.
In the immortal words of Dr. Martin Luther King, “We are not free unless we are all free”. Today we celebrate. Tomorrow we go back to work.
Robert J. Kellogg, Secretary LGBT Democrats of North Carolina
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