“Shock and Awe”: President Trump Officially Orders the Broadest Attack on LGBTQ+ Existence in American History. Here’s How You Fight Back

Analysis: Donald Trump is prioritizing a massive assault of LGBTQ+ rights during his first days. How do we triage our response? Plus, photos of protestors who took to the streets today in DC.

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Jan 21, 2025

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