Rights : (591) " If the court strikes down the Defense of Marriage Act, is that a ‘liberal’ result enabling gay couples married in states where gay marriage is legal to enjoy the same economic advantages that federal laws now grant to straight couples? Or is it a ‘conservative’ ruling, limiting the federal government’s ability to override state power? " - Jeff Greenfield " I support the Second Amendment just like everybody else. It’s not about taking guns away. It’s about doing very simple things that will save lives. " - Tony Evers " When I stand up here, and I’m fighting for your rights and the rights of all people in these United States of America, I am a true patriot. " - Linda Sarsour " I fully support giving our veterans a tax break on military retirement. " - Jim Justice " The justice system isn’t meant to work for people of color in this country. " - Yance Ford " I just want to believe that, as a citizen in this country, that I have equal protection under the law and that I can have a situation assessed fairly, that people can look at it, and that a court of law can determine what the outcome is. " - Danny K. Davis " Donald Trump’s racism is of course an ongoing feature, not a bug. " - Rick Wilson " There is no excuse for making disrespectful and demeaning comments about women. " - Beto O'Rourke " In order to maintain American democracy we need to tackle the problematic influence of big money donors, corporate political action committees and dark money contributions. We must put an end to partisan gerrymandering and the blatant attempts at voter suppression being pushed in Republican-led states across the country. " - John Fetterman " Every citizen has the real right to receive general education and professional training at no cost, something that the United States has not been able to ensure for all its inhabitants. " - Fidel Castro