Happy Pride month, folks!

That’s me and Teddy celebrating Pride way back in 2005!

Pride month is a time to celebrate the vibrancy, spirit, and courage of the LGBTQ+ community — and to recognize that we still have lots of work ahead of us to achieve full equality for all people.

This year, Pride month comes at a time when Donald Trump and Republicans across the country continue to attack the LGBTQ+ community. And it comes just a few years after the Supreme Court signaled it could overturn its Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized marriage equality nationwide.

Folks, we must remember that Pride began as a protest against injustice. The best way to honor Pride month is by taking action, so we’re asking: Will you sign on to our petition demanding that the Senate pass the Equality Act to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity?

LGBTQ+ rights are human rights — full stop. We won’t stop working to build a more inclusive and just society where everyone can live as their true, authentic selves in safety and security.

Thanks for raising your voice alongside us today, and every other day, in support of LGBTQ+ rights. It matters.

— John