Happy Pride, John! Today, I proudly put out Pride flags on the ninth floor:

Photo via @sbarchenger

While I’m excited to celebrate the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community and spread love for one another, I can’t help but think about some of the awful anti-LGBTQ+ bills I had to veto this year.

In fact, Arizona Republican state legislators introduced so many harmful bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community that I set a veto record stopping them.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen them fan the flames of hatred either, John.

When I was Secretary of State, I hung Pride flags from Arizona’s Capitol for the first time ever, but they were quickly removed for no good reason:

This time will be different, John, because they won’t be able to take away our pride. 🏳️‍🌈

During Pride Month and forever, I won’t stand for anti-LGBTQ+ attacks, and I’m hoping you’ll join me today in showing support for LGBTQ+ Arizonans.

Sign on today to join me in telling Arizona Republicans that their attempts to sow division won’t stop us from building an Arizona for everyone, including our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and neighbors.

Thank you. I hope you enjoy a fun and safe Pride month!

— Katie