It's my honor to sign an expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act into law. It reaffirms and expands legal protections for sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. It ensures no one can be fired or evicted because of who they are or who they love.🧵
Elections have consequences.
This victory amending Michigan's civil rights law to include sexual orientation and gender identity shows that when we mobilize and work together, we can move the needle on LGBTQ+ equality.
Yes I’m still in shock that the national broadcaster decided to air a debate where one participant spoke about LGBT people like it was 1985. And instead of shutting it down the host @Jo_Coburn just treated it like she’d made fair comment.
Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.” ~Barbara Gittings~
Your worth is inherent 🌈 art by crystaldrawsstuff 🎨
If you're in crisis, we're here 24/7 to support you at: 866.488.7386 or text/chat https://t.co/hxtScqKIYy 📲 #lgbtq#Pride
Our book was born yesterday! Affirming LGBTQ+ Students in Higher Education…just in time for Pride Month. Get your copy today from @APA_Books! Much gratitude to my co-editors and brilliant contributors! 🥰
"The next time someone asks you why LGBT Pride marches exist or why [LGBT] Pride Month is June tell them, 'A bisexual woman named Brenda Howard thought it should be.'"
Today we discovered the windows of our new Hive LGBT+ Centre in Kirkcaldy were defaced with homophobic graffiti - “F*ck the gays” written in red marker pen.
We wont be intimidated.
We wont be leaving.
🏳️🌈🏴
BREAKING NEWS: President Biden announces that he will likely issue an executive order to protect abortion rights if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade later this month. RT TO THANK PRESIDENT BIDEN FOR STANDING UP FOR ABORTION RIGHTS!
An absolute joy to have @maryjean_chan and @AMcMillanPoet visit us and sign a stack of 100 Queer Poems, the exciting new anthology they've edited. These won't last long so you'll need to be quick.
Happy heroes day to all queer persons facing humiliation and discrimination for what they believe in.
It is never easy to thrive and be oneself with all the stigma and hurdles we face as queer persons.
#happyheroesday.
#pridemonth.
Happy Pride Month 🌈
The opportunity to not only celebrate but to raise awareness of issues facing the LGBTQ+ community.
Throughout June, our Respect network will be running activities for our colleagues alongside our Pride engagement pack! 1/2
happy pride month!
wherever you are in your life's journey, i hope this month is good to you, and that you make lots of happy memories - lots of love ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
🗣 “As we enter #PrideMonth, we need people to do more than wear a rainbow pin - we need everyone to show they #TakePride in our community, by stepping up and fighting for a more equal world” - @Nancy_M_K, @stonewalluk 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🖤🤎 via @MetroUK#Pride#LGBTQ
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Before we enter #PrideMonth2022, just a reminder that the PFLAG community is #PFLAGProud 24/7/365 and committed to an equitable, inclusive world where every #LGBTQ+ person is safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved.
We can't wait to celebrate with you in June ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍