ALL HANDS ON DECK: DEFENDINGOUR RIGHTS
The stakes are as high as they’ve ever been in modern times. With the return of Donald Trump, and his history of hostility toward LGBTQ+ people, our community faces a critical moment. This is not just speculation—Trump’s track record speaks volumes. He spent his presidency systematically dismantling LGBTQ+ protections, weakening our rights, and empowering those who seek to harm us.
EMBOLDENING BIGOTS, AND DISMANTLING PROTECTIONS
From banning transgender individuals from serving in the military to allowing healthcare providers to deny care to LGBTQ+ people based on “religious beliefs,” Trump’s policies sent a clear message: our lives are expendable. His administration rolled back non-discrimination protections in housing, healthcare, and education, putting our community at greater risk of homelessness, poor health outcomes, and violence.
Trump has openly stated that he would consider reversing marriage equality, and his far-right counterparts across the nation are already waging war on LGBTQ+ rights. Over the last three years, more than 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced, targeting everything from gender-affirming care to the rights of trans youth to simply exist in public spaces. This is not a drill. Hate crimes are on the rise, fueled by the divisive rhetoric and dangerous policies championed by Trump and his allies. The normalization of hate has real-world consequences: it emboldens violence, creates fear, and chips away at the dignity and safety of LGBTQ+ people everywhere.
BUILDING THE ‘LIFE BELONGS TO ALL OF US FUND’
We refuse to sit by while this happens. We are launching the LIFE Belongs to All of Us Fund to fight back. This fund will:
- Build a policy team to challenge harmful legislation and amplify LGBTQ+ voices, ensuring our community’s stories are heard where it matters most.
- Expand access to healthcare, protecting the foundational right to health and wellness for LGBTQ+ individuals and those living with HIV.
- Support reproductive rights and safeguard gender-affirming care, ensuring access to essential services that are under attack nationwide.
Virginia is not immune to these threats. While our Commonwealth has yet to enact the extreme bans seen elsewhere, we must remain vigilant. We know that without action, we could become the next battleground.
WE NEED YOU TO STAND WITH US
Let’s be clear: our rights will be under attack in the next four years. It’s not a matter of “if,” but “when.” The question is, are we ready to fight back?
We need your support—your energy, your voice, and yes, your financial contributions.
Can you donate $45.47 today to help us defend LGBTQ+ rights here in Hampton Roads and beyond? Consider doubling your impact with $90.94, or give more if you can. Every cent fuels our fight to be treated fairly, justly, and equally.
Together, we can ensure that:
- Hate will not win.
- Our community will remain strong, supported, and protected.
- Our progress will not be rolled back.
Trump and his allies have shown us who they are and what they stand for. It’s time for us to show them who we are—a community united, resilient, and ready to fight for the equality, safety, and dignity we deserve.
👉 Donate today and join us in protecting LGBTQ+ rights. We cannot do this without you.
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