signing of Indiana's "religious freedom" law, which gave license to businesses to deny goods and services to LGBTQ+ people — in the 21st century — remains one of his most notable disgraces from his tenure as governor there; another is his disastrous handling of an HIV outbreak.The Advocate endorsed Biden in June due to his extensive pro-LGBTQ+ record, as well as his comprehensive plan that makes undoing Trump's damage a priority.
In his plan, he promises to make enactment of the Equality Act during his first 100 days as president a top legislative priority; reverse the transgender military ban as well as military policies that discriminate against people with HIV; work to end suicide among LGBTQ+ youth; end the misuse of religious.