"A substantial number of our contributors are LGBTQ themselves, but also many, many allies who believe in the principle that freedom and equality are the birthright of everyone and that no one can be excluded," Takano tells LGBTQ Nation. "Our mission has always been about making sure that LGBTQ persons have a seat at the most important table in our country, which is the U.S. Congress."
The PAC has since gone from soliciting $100 donations from just a few donors to raising over $50 million from generous supporters and business leaders across the nation.
To help combat such bigotry, Takano joined then-Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) in 2014 to co-found the Equality PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ House candidates and allies who want to pass the Equality Act, legislation that would outlaw anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination nationwide.
This year, Equality PAC has endorsed 15 candidates, including Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride (D), who could make history as the first-ever out trans member of Congress.
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