Resolution Opposing Racism and Homophobia
WHEREAS, racist advertising, campaign literature and mail pieces are often produced and used in campaigns for partisan and non-partisan office, and
WHEREAS, homophobic and hateful speech is often used by high profile people against LGBT Community, and
WHEREAS, speaking out in a unified voice against hatred, racism and violence directed against any minority group is a fundamental principle of the Democratic Party,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Los Angeles County Democratic Party reaffirms its commitment to the core value of fighting racism and homophobia and to continue to denounce it in every form, and at every opportunity, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Los Angeles County Democratic Party asks each of its members to individually speak out, write letters and take actions in support of this resolution.
Author: LACDP Resolutions Committee
Passed by LACDP Resolutions Committee 7/5/11
Passed by LACDP 7/12/11
