Did Your Representative in Congress Join the NOH8 Campaign?

NOH8 Co-founders Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley invited members of both parties and both houses of Congress to a photo shoot to celebrate National Coming Out Day and 26 people showed up — all Democrats from the House of Representatives. Among them is the head of the Democratic Party, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

BY Advocate.com Editors

October 11 2012 4:39 PM ET

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Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California: “I’m proud to support the NOH8 Campaign. I support equal rights for everyone in America and I’ve been active in the support for equal rights and marriage in California.”

Rep. Ted Deutch of Florida: “I’m excited to participate in the NOH8 Campaign and to stand up against hatred and bigotry of all kinds.”

Rep. Susan A. Davis of California: “Inequality has no place in the United States. The NOH8 Campaign depicts the importance of never being silent in the face of discrimination.”

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon: “There is no place on Capitol Hill or in our society for hate or discrimination. I’m proud to be part of NOH8’s Campaign for equality.”