Subject: Re: DRAFT: SC Equality Remarks
From: Dominic Lowell <[email-masked]>
To: Lauren Peterson <[email-masked]>
Cc: Emily Aden <[email-masked]>, Clay Middleton <[email-masked]>, Speech Drafts <[email-masked]>, Xochitl Hinojosa <[email-masked]>, Maya Harris <[email-masked]>, Stephanie Formas <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2015 18:29:43 -0500
List-Id: <speechdrafts.hillaryclinton.com>

Can't help with the phonetics questions, so fingers crossed Clay has some
insider knowledge.

Still think that the number of trans women lost to violence this year is
off. Did research weigh in?
http://www.advocate.com/transgender/2015/10/16/victim-number-21-trans-woman-murdered-maryland

On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 6:25 PM, Lauren Peterson <
[email-masked]> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> Attached is an updated draft - thanks so much for all the great feedback!
>
> I just sent a separate email about the adoption question, and in addition
> to that, Clay/Dominic, I have two outstanding phonetics questions that I'd
> love your help with.
>
> I'm planning to send to the book at 7:30, so if everyone can send your
> additional edits to me before then, that would be fantastic.
>
> Thank you!
>
> LP
>
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 9:26 AM, Emily Aden <[email-masked]>
> wrote:
>
>> Research edits attached including one request for backup on the 11 states
>> banning gay adoption.
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 1:12 AM, Clay Middleton <
>> [email-masked]> wrote:
>>
>>> Small edits/suggestions are attached.
>>>
>>> SC Equality has a PAC. It would be good to note that this organization
>>> is active in supporting candidates that believe in their cause and not
>>> afraid to support equality of LGBT.
>>>
>>> Outside of Geneva, I suggest a mentioned of other work HRC did as
>>> secretary of state.
>>>
>>> Linda Ketner and Harriet Hancock deserve a mention.
>>>
>>> v/r
>>> Clay
>>> ------------------------------------------------------------
>>> Clay Middleton
>>> South Carolina State Director
>>> Hillary for America
>>>
>>> *"Intentions Are Good, But Results Matter"*
>>>
>>> On Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 11:13 PM, Lauren Peterson <
>>> [email-masked]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi everyone -
>>>>
>>>> Attached are draft remarks for the SC Equality Dinner. I believe a few
>>>> of the people I've mentioned in this draft will be in the room at the event
>>>> - Clay/Dominic, I'd love to figure out exactly who, and identify anyone
>>>> else who needs to be acknowledged.
>>>>
>>>> This is essentially the HRC speech, with some local color and a
>>>> reference to HERO (pasted below). Let us know what you think!
>>>>
>>>> LP
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I wish that all the strides we’ve made were so secure – so deeply
>>>> ingrained in our laws and values – that we didn’t need to keep defending
>>>> them.  But as we were reminded on Tuesday, we’re not there yet.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The fight that played out in Houston this week was a reminder that fear
>>>> and misconceptions about LGBT people still exist – and that there are still
>>>> people out there willing to exploit them to win political battles.  That
>>>> goes against everything we stand for as a country.  If you’re angry and
>>>> insulted – you should be.  I am, too.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> But we can’t afford to let our discouragement slow us down.  The other
>>>> side is gearing up for a long fight, and so should we.  I’ll be with you
>>>> every step of the way.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Let’s not forget that in just six years, we went from the heartbreak of
>>>> Prop 8 in California to marriage equality nationwide.  That love will
>>>> triumph over hate is a bet I’ll take every time.  So let’s roll up our
>>>> sleeves, dust ourselves off, and get back to work.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> And we have a lot of work to do.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>

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Dominic Lowell
LGBT Outreach Director | Hillary for America
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