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LGBTQ Stories You Should Know About The 50th Anniversary of Roe Sunday, January 22nd should have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. While it’s disheartening six Supreme Court judges chose politics over precedent and voted to compromise our right to privacy and bodily autonomy, LGBTQ Victory Fund remains committed to electing qualified pro-choice LGBTQ leaders to office. Learn more about why the right to privacy, including the right to an abortion, is central to Victory Fund’s endorsement criteria. Danica Roem Condemns Anti-Trans Law A Virginia lawmaker introduced a bill that would require Virginia school officials to notify parents if their child identifies as trans. Victory Fund candidate, running for the Virginia Senate, Delegate Danica Roem quickly condemned the harmful legislation, saying many LGBTQ kids have become homeless after being rejected by their families. "Even more children will be put in danger if the government interjects itself into the most personal of family discussions like this, regardless of whether it’s safe for the child to be out.” Click here to read the full Associated Press article. Chicago to Remain a “Beacon of Hope” for Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Earlier this week, the Chicago City Council unanimously voted to expand protections for access to gender-affirming care and abortion in the city. The new law also prohibits employers from accessing information about decisions made by an employee or their family members regarding reproductive health care or gender-affirming care without their written consent. Victory Fund candidate Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who pushed for the measure, said it ensures that Chicago “remains a beacon” in the Midwest for those seeking reproductive care and gender-affirming care. Satya Rhodes-Conway Keeps the Edge As the Madison, Wisconsin mayoral race heats up, Victory Fund candidate Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway continues to maintain an edge over her two opponents. The recent fundraising numbers show “that Mayor Satya is in a strong position as the front-runner in Madison’s mayoral race — nearly double the amount raised by her next closest opponent.” Click here to read the full Wisconsin State Journal article. Lamont Robinson Scores Win in Chicago Victory Fund candidate Lamont Robinson – who previously made history as the first Black out LGBTQ person ever elected to the Illinois General Assembly – scored a big win this week in his campaign for Chicago City Council, Ward 4. This week, the Chicago Board of Elections knocked one of his challengers off the ballot after failing to meet the qualification requirements. Read the full article in the Hyde Park Herald. |
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