reading LGBTQ+ Support Groups Hosting a nationwide Out for Harris LGBTQ+ Unity call On Thursday.
The virtual gathering isHuman Rights CampaignEquality California, National LGBTQ Task Force, LGBTQ Victory Fund, LPAC, and Advocates forTransgender Equality and the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club are seeking to rally support for the vice president.Kamala Harris The two groups said they would support the presidential campaign and underscore the importance of the November election.
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The call comes following a powerful letter of support released by HRC on Wednesday and signed by more than 1,100 LGBTQ+ leaders, celebrities and influencers.
The list of signatories includes LGBTQ+ advocates and entertainment celebrities, including George Takei, Sophia Bush, Ashlyn Harris, Wilson Cruz, Bryan Michael Smith, Colman Domingo, and Frankie Grande, as well as political heavyweights such as:Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin and Representative Ritchie Torresnew york,California Mark TakanoVermont Becca BalintDelaware State Senator Sarah McBride and pioneering activistsJim Obergefell andJudy Shepard.
The letter is a clarion call to action, highlighting Harris’ distinguished record as a pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights.San Francisco As a District Attorney, she took a firm stance against hate crimes and officiated some of the first same-sex marriages in the nation. Her refusal to defend Proposition 8 as California Attorney General, her co-sponsoring of the Equality Act in the U.S. Senate, and her advocacy for anti-discrimination protections as Vice President paint her as a fierce champion of equality.
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The letter also praises the Biden-Harris Administration for its historic progress, cementing its position as the most pro-LGBTQ+ administration in history. The letter highlights the passage of the Respect Marriage Act, protections for LGBTQ+ youth, and the record number of LGBTQ+ appointments to senior government positions. It notes that this progress instills pride and hope for the future among LGBTQ+ people and their allies.
According to supporters of the letter, the importance of the 2024 elections is enormous: “Our fundamental freedoms are under attack and we must stop Donald Trump and his MAGA minions from using their power to further erode and roll back all that has been achieved for equality,” the letter states.
The LGBTQ+ community is growing as a political force, now reaching approximately 20 million eligible voters, and their collective power could be a deciding factor in the next election.
“The community is sending a loud and clear message: We are united in supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, who is experienced, tough and supports equality.Donald Trump “The hope and energy we are feeling right now is real. We have the opportunity to vote for the future we want — a future of equality and freedom for all. For decades, Vice President Kamala Harris has dedicated her life to this future for America,” HRC President Kelly Robinson said in a statement accompanying the letter.
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