Queer We Are, Together We Heal

We are a coalition of LGBTQ+ organizations in Madison, WI. We launch the campaign to address health equity issues during the Covid-19 pandemic from the lens of

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Orgullo amplifies the connections in Latinx LGBTQ+ communities and works with families to support community members.
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The campaign #QueerWeAre #TogetherWeHeal is a collaborative initiative with contributions from many community partners.

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@OPENMadison coordinates a network of LGBTQ+ professionals and connects different industries and businesses. They also offer members opportunities to get involved in social justice work.
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Although many in-person events and spaces have closed, the @OutReachLGBT continues to host virtual events. Info here: https://t.co/oyo0pSLQ9l

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Before the pandemic hit, queer spaces provided an outlet for queer folks to freely express their identities without fear of harassment or discrimination. #QueerWeAre #TogetherWeHeal

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However, social distancing protocol has rendered dance clubs, bars, and book clubs inaccessible for people who cannot access their community outside of these avenues.

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Check out this issue of @OurLivesMadison to learn more about local queer spaces during the pandemic. https://t.co/B0NdeNZ4L2

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Queer spaces are the “third spaces” beyond household and workplace where LGBTQ+ people socialize and network. They are an important part of health equity. #QueerWeAre #TogetherWeHeal

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With Covid guarantee, people who do not have a supportive environment at home or work are suffering from the lack of access to queer spaces.

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9 federal agencies proposed to eliminate the rights of people receiving federal aid to request a referral if they have a concern with a faith-based provider. I.e., agencies can deny aid to LGBTQ+ people by claiming religious exemptions. https://t.co/UhvkNW9UEz

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This list of the current administration’s legal actions against may still surprise you even if you don’t see the president as an ally. #QueerWeAre #TogetherWeStand https://t.co/aNNVjjBycf

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Department of Justice filed a court brief, stating that anti-LGBTQ discrimination is not "a sufficient government interest," and private businesses denying "expressive" services to LGBTQ people should be allowed to do so. https://t.co/l9P4nwk3jT