Vicky Hartzler
“I felt like I would be complicit if I didn't make a response.” Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s gay nephew called out his aunt for her viral emotional plea against the Respect for Marriage Act.
A historic bill codifying protections for same-sex marriages is going to become law despite an emotional plea in opposition from Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.).
A Republican congresswoman was brought to tears over the idea of marriage equality as she begged colleagues to vote against the Respect for Marriage Act.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
What can we take from this victory?
Standing firm, energizing activists in the base and resisting ― rather than pandering and caving in ― is actually the way to win.
But in a twist, the House defeated a proposal to deny hormone therapy and gender transition-related surgery to transgender military personnel.