Suzanne Bonamici tweeted the following:
"LGBTQI+ rights are important to me because we all have the right to live a life free of prejudice and discrimination. Even now, some elected officials are passing draconian laws aimed at punishing people, especially trans kids, for who they are or who they love. #CECPrideChats twitter.com/LGBTEqCaucus/s"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Suzanne Bonamici:
"This #Pride, Im thinking of Ruthie Berman and Connie Kurtz, long-time advocates for LGBTQ equality. LGBTQ seniors face challenges to accessing support services, and are more likely to be isolated or living in poverty. Ruthie and Connie raised awareness and advocated for change."Read on Twitter
"Today I am partnering with @RepTedDeutch and @RepCharlieCrist to introduce the Ruthie and Connie LGBTQ Elder Americans Act, named in honor of these two champions. bonamici.house.gov/media/press-re"Read on Twitter
"Connie was an advocate up to her death in 2018 and Ruthie, her widow, continues to fight for the cause. I won't stop working until our LGBTQ seniors are able to live their golden years with dignity."Read on Twitter