Shanel has a history of supporting the community, has performed LGBTQ marriages, and will stand and fight against the attacks to take away rights from community!

Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights

Pass the Equality Act expanding the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Health Care

Commit to end the HIV epidemic and ensure LGBTQ+ focused medical care in all federal health care programs.

Mental Health Services

Ensure that mental health services sensitive to the LGBTQ+ are available and affordable.

Intersectionality

Many issues facing the LGBTQ+ community are shared by people of color, women, and other marginalized groups and must be addressed in a comprehensive manor.