Many people don't realize that among her many contributions to equality, Bella Abzug introduced the first Federal bill to support gay and lesbian civil rights, in 1974. So I think she would be particularly thrilled about this new Hate Crime Prevention Act and the protection it offers to LGBT folks.
Many people don't realize that among her many contributions to equality, Bella Abzug introduced the first Federal bill to support gay and lesbian civil rights, in 1974. So I think she would be particularly thrilled about this new Hate Crime Prevention Act and the protection it offers to LGBT folks.