I became the first openly gay Senator in our nation's history ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
| | Jeanne, can I share something with you? When I came out in college, I knew I was interested in a career in public service, but I feared that I would have to face a serious choice between pursuing the field of my dreams or living my authentic life openly. | | Seeing others in the LGBTQ+ community demonstrate acts of courage by coming out, being themselves, and being public about who they are and who they love — I came to realize that I could do both. I could run for office and be honest about who I am. And that's exactly what I did. When I became the first openly gay Senator in our nation's history, I understood that I needed to use this extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. And from lowering prescription drug prices to protecting same-sex marriage through the Respect for Marriage Act, I've worked hard every day since to do just that. | That's why I ran for office in the first place — not to make history, but to make a difference. And folks like you have supported me because they wanted to make a difference, too. Now, I'm asking you to keep going: | Will you help me continue to make a difference by splitting a donation between my reelection campaign and Jacky Rosen's today? | Over the years, we have made incredible progress in the fight for equality. But Jeanne, we cannot mistake that progress for a total victory. Republican-led state legislatures across the country continue to pass harmful legislation, especially targeting the transgender community and LGBTQ+ youth. And when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Justice Clarence Thomas called for Obergefell v. Hodges — the case that established nationwide marriage equality — to be "reconsidered." | For all of the progress we have made, there is still a LOT more to be done. I'll keep up the fight as long as I can, and I'm hoping you'll support our important work by splitting a donation between my reelection campaign and Jacky Rosen's today. | If you've saved payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation split between Tammy Baldwin and Jacky Rosen will go through immediately: | Thank you for your ongoing support. Let's recommit ourselves to work toward the day when all LGBTQ+ Americans can live in a world where they feel safe, accepted, and loved. — Tammy | | | | | | |
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