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UNEARTHED: Christian Texas man has empathy and love for all Texans

You heard Sasha Colby — trans people aren't going ANYWHERE. 🏳️‍⚧️ Congrats to the newest winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, long may she reign! 👑

JD, no. Like not even close.

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Preach @TarajiPHenson! Project 2025 is a REAL threat to all of us. Every part of it is a wrecking ball for our lives, our families, and our rights. #BETAwards

“Don’t let these laws tell you who you are not. I see you. You are valid. You deserve to be protected.” Thank you LIZZO! 🫶👑🏳️‍⚧️✊

“It’s easy to be an ally when it’s easy to be an ally. What really matters is knowing who’s going to be at your side and stand up when it’s hard.” — Governor Tim Walz Governor Walz is the DEFINITION of an ally and has shown up for our community since the 90s.

This beautiful story touches so many of us, Governor Tim Walz. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

"I don't need you to protect my kid. I need to protect my kid from you." Watch this Texas mom speak out against legislation attempting to ban the medical care that saved her child.

33 lives lost to senseless violent acts. 33 lives cut short. 33 people with loved ones, dreams, hopes. Each of them had a name. Each of them had a story. We remember them today and always. #TDOR #TransDayofRemembrance

"Is this committee ready to tell me [...] I can't trust my child, I can't trust my God, I can't trust myself?" This father of a trans child delivers powerful testimony against a discriminatory bill in Ohio.

Today we remember the lives lost on 9/11 and the heroes like Mark Bingham who made a difference. With you, today and every day.

Pride was a riot before it was a parade. This Pride, we celebrate and continue to fight.

🚨 In a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ rights, we must act. 🚨 This #NationalComingOutDay, make your voice heard and Come Out Against Hate. Together, we are unstoppable. Join us:

25 years ago, Matthew Shepard was the victim of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime. As hate against our community is at an all time high, the Shepards want to remind you to be proud of being exactly who you are. #EraseHate #MatthewShepard Matthew Shepard Foundation

“If someone is trying to restrict your access to power, they are trying to scare you.” Can we get an amen? Wise words from RuPaul and RuPaulsDragRace on the importance of protecting our power as LGBTQ+ people in the face of anti-drag attacks. #Emmys

"What is the leading cause of death among children in this country? And I'm going to give you a hint, it's not drag show readings to children.” Elected officials should focus on strengthening gun safety laws instead of criminalizing drag shows. Drag is not killing our kids!

Eight years ago today, 49 lives were taken in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. That kind of hateful violence is designed to make us live in fear. But, as Brandon Wolf says, our community responded with unapologetic love. Now, we must honor them with action.

How do we support trans and nonbinary youth? WE DON’T BACK DOWN! On Feb. 16, we’re once again showing up for them. Come join us and other supporters from around the world for our annual National Day of Reading. Learn more: #ReadForTransKids

DNC THROWBACK: Twelve years ago, California’s Attorney General Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention. Tonight, Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.

Our freedoms and rights are worth the fight. While we are heartbroken, our community is not broken. We will continue the work to make sure each of us can live the promise of America. We will continue to show up in our fight for equality.

Equal rights means rights for all. Without discrimination, without exception.

“We are here. We are fabulous. And we are not going anywhere.” These four trailblazing trans teens are working together to create a better world for all young trans and non-binary folks. Read more about their story: 🏳️‍⚧️🩵🩷🩶 #TransAwarenessWeek