We have to stand up for our people - without exception. These same states do nothing to ensure the freedom of children to be safe from gun violence, and do nothing to protect the freedom of democracy when Black and trans voices like The Tennessee Three, Zooey Zepher and Mauree Turner are silenced in state legislatures. These states are banning educators from talking about LGBTQ+ issues and teaching Black history, and are banning gender-affirming care and abortion care. Just look at what’s playing out in Texasand Tennesseeand Florida. And far too many powerful voices are staying silent when we need them most. Trans people are twice as likely to be unemployed - and those who are working face a big wage gap. And consumer supportfor businesses that support LGBTQ+ rights is just as high.īut on the other hand, there have been over 520 state bills introduced that attack the LGBTQ+ community, and over 220 of those target the trans community. Voter support for the LGBTQ+ communityis as high as it’s ever been. The LGBTQ+ community is one of the fastest-growing constituencies in the country. Marriage equality has been codified into federal law. On one hand, LGBTQ+ workers have better pay, better benefits and clearer pathways to promotion than ever before.
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