Political Watch

The Human Rights Campaign recently recognized U.S. Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) for her support of issues important to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender communities (LGBT). “I am pleased to receive this recognition for my efforts to fight for equality for all Americans,” Capps said in a press release. “All Americans will benefit when discrimination against our LGBT brothers and sisters is a thing of the past and I will continue working toward that goal.” The Human Rights Campaign scored Capps and the rest of 110th Congress based on votes and support of various bills, including those to combat hate crimes based on sexual orientation, end discrimination in the workplace, and support HIV treatment. Capps’ record was 100 percent in support of the issues highlighted by HRC in the 110th Congress. The Congresswoman was also an outspoken opponent of Proposition 8. “Rep. Capps has been a longtime friend to HRC and the LGBT community. We proudly endorse her and value her support,” Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese said in the release. “Since her election to the House in 1998, Rep. Capps has been a vigorous advocate for the ideals that make this country great—fairness, justice and equal opportunity.” Established in 1980, the Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization, with more than 725,000 members and supporters nationwide. The full Human Rights Campaign report on the 110th Congress can be found at www.hrc.org.