John,

2025 has already brought some of the worst attacks on our community. After seeing the results of the 2024 elections, anti-LGBTQ forces doubled down — smashing protections and spreading discrimination. Here are some of the most alarming headlines we saw during the year:

Federal judge vacates Biden’s Title IX rule - Joe Biden’s rule barring discrimination for gender identity and sexual orientation was crushed nationwide. -- Politico

Arizona state senator ignores LGBTQ community, continues 12-year crusade against transgender students -- The Cooper Courier

Iowa Republicans Attempt To Remove Trans People From Civil Rights Act, Classify As Disabled -- ErinInTheMorning

Idaho resolution pushes to restore ‘natural definition’ of marriage, ban same-sex unions -- The Spokesman-Review

Supreme Court delivers major blow to transgender rights, upholding Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors -- PBS

The Supreme Court’s Anti-Trans Decision Will Live in Infamy -- The Nation

‘Chipping away at democracy’: authors fear outcome of US supreme court’s LGBTQ+ book ruling -- The Guardian

These headlines make it clear: they're not going to slow down, so we can't take a break either. We have to keep fighting and pushing back against hate. We can't afford to let these bigots take our rights away. Pitch in today to fight back against hate and power the next rainbow wave!

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Sarah LeDonne
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Digital Director, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund

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