Fighting for Equality

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Vice Chair, today joined more than 100 House members in introducing a resolution to affirm the Supreme Court’s rulings on same-sex marriage. The resolution comes days after Justice Barrett’s rushed Supreme Court confirmation and alarming statements by Justices Thomas and Alito… Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) spoke on the House floor today in support of H.R. 5, the Equality Act, a bill that amends existing civil rights laws to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation. To watch or download Pingree’s floor speech in support of H.R. 5, click here. A full text of… Read more »

 Congresswoman Chellie Pingree praised the work of Maine lawyer Mary Bonauto, who argued for marriage equality in front of the U. S. Supreme Court this morning. The case will determine whether or not gay and lesbian couples throughout the country have a Constitutional right to marry.   "Mary did a great job today making the case that if a loving, committed couple wants to… Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree hopes Supreme Court overturns California's Prop 8 and the federal Defense of Marriage Act As the Supreme Court began hearing arguments in two landmark cases about marriage equality, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement today: Legally, I don't believe there are any convincing arguments that support the discrimination in… Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says marriage is a basic human right for All Americans "It's wonderful that President Obama has taken a position that I and millions of other Americans have long held—that marriage is a basic human right that all Americans deserve. As the fight for marriage equality continues here in Maine and around the country, President Obama has sent a clear and… Read more »