It’s Pride Month. While the Republicans remain committed to treating LGBTQ Americans as the spawn of Satan, particularly trans people, there’s plenty of people still ready to celebrate.
Kansas’ Democratic governor saluted the creator of the rainbow flag.
Sesame Street celebrates Pride and haters lose their marbles.
NYC’s Zohran Mamdani reminds us trans rights are human rights.
The governors of Connecticut and Kentucky issue pride proclamations.
The VFW salutes America’s LGBTQ veterans. And an appeals court has halted SecDef Pete Hegseth’s dream of kicking trans soldiers to the curb.
Wisconsin stands by its ban on ex-gay torture, though the hate group seeking to overturn the ban is suing. Given the recent Supreme Court decision, I’m not optimistic though ban supporters say they’re on solid legal ground. Even if they’re not, forcing the other side to fight for their hate is a good thing.
Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles celebrated Pride Month by declaring homosexuality is unAmerican. This drew enough criticism he retracted it, and blamed it on one of his staff (I am unconvinced). He’s now getting flak from his own side for not being homophobic enough.
None of this makes the threat to LGBTQ rights go away. The Republican Party is committed to destroying their rights. But it’s worth remembering the homophobes are a pissed-off minority and growing smaller, though no less vicious, every year.
