Why voting for Kamala Harris is a no-brainer for LGBTQ rights
We hear the same chorus every election cycle: “This is the most important election of our time.” And while the repetition can be eye-roll-inducing this time, it’s not just rhetoric; it’s a reality we cannot ignore.
The stakes have never been higher for our LGBTQ+ community. As I engage with voters and speak to groups for this election, you might hear me say, “Y’all, our lives and the lives of our friends in all segments of the LGBTQ+ community are at EXTREME RISK if we don’t vote for pro-equality candidates.” This isn’t hyperbole; it’s a call to action, echoing the urgency of our fight for survival and equality in the face of escalating threats.
This urgency is not to be underestimated, and it’s what should drive us to the ballot box and take our friends with us.
Why are we at extreme risk?
Let’s start with the last time Donald Trump was in office. His first term was a nightmare for LGBTQ+ Americans. From banning transgender individuals from the military to appointing right-wing judges who could influence future decisions on LGBTQ rights, the attacks were relentless.
The Department of Justice under Trump declared that the Civil Rights Act doesn’t cover transgender workers, and the Department of Health and Human Services removed nondiscrimination protections in healthcare. The Trump administration and MAGA extremists worked to make sure businesses were given the green light to deny services to LGBTQ individuals based on “religious exemptions.”
This wasn’t just a rollback but an all-out assault on our community. I never thought in my lifetime until the Trump administration that with a Supreme Court decision, we would have women refused reproductive care and dying of sepsis. Imagine the dire consequences ahead with constant and continued attacks by MAGA extremists. These attacks underscore the urgent need to vote for candidates who will protect and expand our rights.
And it’s not just past actions we need to
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