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We're only 17 days into the New Year, but bigotry never rests, John. Here are just some of the headlines we're already seeing that show us we're up for one hell of a fight in 2020:
Fox News host questions Pete Buttigieg's sexuality: "Are we really sure he's gay?"
“Do we, are we really sure he’s gay?” he asked. “I mean, he looks like some guy from the accountancy department. He doesn’t — that’s a very non-gay look. I don’t know.” - MetroWeekly [[link removed]]
These States Want to Stop Transgender High School Students Playing Sports
Bills introduced in Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Washington, and West Virginia would restrict the participation of transgender students in state sport competitions. - The Daily Beast [[link removed]]
In first bill of the year, Tennessee Senate passes legislation allowing adoption agencies to deny gay couples
- Nashville Tennessean [[link removed]]
Florida Republicans submit 4 last-minute anti-LGBTQ bills ahead of 2020 legislative deadline
The bills were filed just hours before the 2020 legislative deadline. - ABC News [[link removed]]
Democrat blasts his gay primary opponent for holding a fundraiser with drag queens
"I’m not sure he represents the people who" go to church, the Democrat said about his gay opponent. - LGBTQ Nation [[link removed]]
And this is just the start . John, we're ready to take on these bigots and kick them out of office. But we won't sugarcoat it: it's going to be extremely difficult to beat these entrenched incumbents supported by anti-LGBTQ backers with deep pockets. We need to you chip in today - will you donate $17 or more today to help send these bigots packing? [[link removed]]
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