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Mayoral Candidate Richelle Wallace Spews Anti-Trans Rhetoric on Social Media
Local elected officials often have a significant amount of influence over how welcoming their communities are for the LGBT community and other groups who face discrimination. They not only help govern the locality, but can help promote a certain set … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020 Elections, Elections, Hampton, LGBT, LGBT rights, Local elections, Mayor, Richelle Wallace, Social Media, Transgender, Transphobia, Virginia
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Scott Surovell and Patrick Hope Introduce Legislation to Ban Conversion Therapy
There have been countless studies over the years that show conversion therapy not only doesn’t work, but can be extremely harmful for children who are forced to go through it. Considering how kids already are going through enough while trying … Continue reading
Elizabeth Schultz Hosts Event With Senior Staff of Designated Hate Group
On Tuesday of this week (October 22, 2019), Fairfax County Public Schools hosted a meeting for the community at Centreville High School entitled “Community Event on how to Support our Students in a Digital World.” Considering how Elizabeth Schultz showed … Continue reading
School Board Candidate Andi Bayer Says LGBT Students are “Loudest Special Interest Group” and “We Should Stop Wasting Our Time” on Equality
I’m still working on several more posts that will provide in depth analysis and recordings of last night’s League of Women Voters forums for the Providence district, but I wanted to draw attention to the answers the school board candidates … Continue reading
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Tagged Andi Bayer, Fairfax County, Fairfax County School Board, Karl Frisch, League of Women Voters, LGBT, Virginia
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Joe Biden Speaks at HRC Gala in Ohio
While most of the 2020 Democratic candidates for president were out in California for an annual meeting of the state Democratic party, Joe Biden was in Ohio to speak at a gala hosted by the Human Rights Campaign. The large … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020 Presidential Campaign, Donald Trump, Equality Act, Human Rights Campaign, Joe Biden, LGBT
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Virginia Will Comply With Trump’s Ban on Transgender Military Service
While Donald Trump has tried to kick of Pride Month by claiming he’s friendly towards the LGBT community, the policies he’s promoting have made it clear he isn’t a friend of equality. Despite objections from men and women in uniform, … Continue reading
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Tagged Donald Trump, LGBT, Military, National Guard, Ralph Northam, Transgender, Virginia
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The Equality Act Passes the House of Representatives
In a crucial vote yesterday for basic equality, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would create protections for the LGBT community when it comes to things like employment, housing, education, public spaces, and credit. The measure passed by a … Continue reading
Jennifer Wexton Displays Trans Flag Outside Office
If you’ve ever visited one of the House Office Buildings, you’ve probably noticed the flags outside Congressional offices. Most offices include the American flag and the flag of their home states, but some also add flags of something they truly … Continue reading
