Quotes About Advocacy

As a company, we don't contribute to any cause except noncontroversial things like a breast cancer walk. I don't know anybody who is 'for' breast cancer.

The Time's Up campaign is for everyone, in all capacities, contributions big and small.

Why is it controversial to talk about the fact that fat people deserve to take up space and deserve to be sexy?

The thing I enjoy most about campaigning is getting to have so many conversations with members. The downside is it takes away from the work of the union. I think that the work of the members is the most important thing.

Wrongful convictions need to be addressed in America. There are a lot of Brian Banks behind bars right now.

We have awesome and loyal fans. They'll buy our CD, then buy three more copies for their friends.

To people all over America, I say, when you have my father in your corner, you will never again have to worry about being let down. He will fight for you all the time, all the way, every time.

Knowing that there is a community of people on every corner of this planet that believes in justice, that is willing to sacrifice, and that is willing to take a stand is the most heartening thing.

When we are asked to bail out corporations and banks, or pass tax bills that shift billions in public dollars out of government, we must ask ourselves, who were we truly sent here to advocate for?

Giving children the sense that you always ought to speak up for what's right, even if it costs you something, that's something you can do.

Contact your local legislators to talk about your community's needs. Show up at City Council hearings and demand change.

We've got to pass legislation which will allow people to have access to competent counsel no matter who they are.

Every person has the ability to influence change. I am grateful that my voice counts, and I am able to influence change. But more than that, there is a certain amount of activism that is engrained in me.

I was 19, 20. I didn't know what to do. I knew one thing: I never saw myself on TV or anyone like me, and I wanted to be that for someone else. I think the most courageous thing I did was ask for help.

For me, Caitlyn Jenner is such a huge role model. She's really making a difference in our society by just being brave and sharing her story. People say she's not brave and courageous, but to me, she is so brave and courageous.

When I walk into a courtroom, I feel like I'm home.

When I wanted to be an attorney, I think I wanted to be a litigator; I wanted to be in a courtroom.

Would I like to see more women in the courts? Yep.

There's nothing wrong with being gay or lesbian. If my cousin was gay I'd support him. If my sister was a lesbian I'd support her.

I think that the fact that we had a trans woman on the cover of 'Vanity Fair'... is only good for the trans community. I can't imagine that the more we talk about this that it's not just doing everybody a lot of good.

As attorney general, I'm helping lead a national effort to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions.

I'm going to do anything I can to be there and support any organization that empowers and creates opportunities for women.

History doesn't give credence for resorting to violence to have your voice heard.

When you walk into a doctor's office, you've got to have the same attitude you would about anything else. You've got to ask tough questions, and you've got to not be afraid to challenge their credentials.