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June 8, 2023

Ali Lopez

Biden Administration Announces Plan To Protect LGBTQ+ Americans

The White House has ensured the community that Biden “has their back” and “will continue to fight for them. And that’s the message that we want to make sure that gets out there.”

October 7, 2022

Robin Kish

Federal Judge In Texas Rules Against LGBTQ+ Employment Protections

In Thursday’s ruling, Trump-appointed Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk sided with the state of Texas, ruling that while employers are prohibited from discriminating against LGBTQ+ workers, “correlated conduct,” such as bathroom and pronoun usage, are “not necessarily” covered, the Texas Tribune reports. 

March 23, 2022

Robin Kish

Biden Administration To Announce Plans To Resettle LGBTQ+ Refugees, Journalists, From Ukraine

The Biden administration will announce plans this week to accelerate the resettlement of Ukrainian refugees from vulnerable groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals, in the United States. 
Trans/non-binary healthcare in quarantine

October 14, 2021

Robin Kish

The Biden Administration Uses Trump-Era Policy To Approve Coverage Of Gender-Affirming Care In Colorado

“Health care should be in reach for everyone,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement released on Tuesday. “[B]y guaranteeing transgender individuals can access recommended care, we’re one step closer to making this a reality.” 

October 12, 2021

Robin Kish

Biden Names Former Victory Institute Board Chair To Position In EPA

“Debra is a longtime public servant who is deeply passionate about the connections between a clean environment and quality of life, especially for underserved communities who are most often affected by environmental laws and decision-making,” said Victory Institute President and CEO Annise Parker in a statement released to the media.

September 21, 2021

Robin Kish

Department Of Justice Reviewing Policies On Housing Transgender Inmates In Federal Prison System

A spokesperson for the DOJ told that AP that the Department is dedicated to providing a humane environment for all inmates, “Including providing gender-affirming housing where appropriate.” 

August 25, 2021

Robin Kish

64 Members Of Congress Call On Biden Administration To Protect LGBTQ+ Afghans

“With the Taliban’s takeover of the country, LGBTQ+ Afghans face the prospect of violent death,” the letter states.

August 5, 2021

Robin Kish

Biden Nominates Two LGBTQ+ Women To Federal Judiciary

Both nominees “continue to fulfill the President’s promise to ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a country — both in terms of personal and professional backgrounds,” the White House said in a statement released this morning. 

July 23, 2021

Robin Kish

Senate Confirms Two Historic LGBTQ+ Nominees

“Gina and Shawn served their country when living openly could result in discharge and a lost career, so their ascension to key leadership positions is a powerful moment for those servicemembers who served or continued to serve in silence,” said Annise Parker, President and CEO of Victory Institute.

June 25, 2021

Robin Kish

President Biden Names U.S. Special Envoy To Promote LGBTQ+ Rights

The Special Envoy “will play a vital role in leading implementation of the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Around the World.”

June 2, 2021

Robin Kish

President Biden Issues Proclamation Recognizing June As Pride Month

“Pride is a time to recall the trials the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community has endured and to rejoice in the triumphs of trailblazing individuals who have bravely fought — and continue to fight — for full equality.” 

May 27, 2021

Robin Kish

Karine Jean-Pierre Makes History As First Out Woman, Second Black Woman, To Address Reporters In White House Briefing Room

“Clearly, the President believes in ‘representation matters,’ and I appreciate him giving me this opportunity. And it’s another reason why I think we are all so proud that this is the most diverse administration in history.” 

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May 17, 2021

Robin Kish

President Biden Issues Statement For International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia

In the statement, President Biden said that he and wife, Dr. Jill Biden, “are proud to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia,” adding that much has changed over the years, “not only in our laws, but in the hearts and minds of the American people.” 

May 10, 2021

Robin Kish

Biden HHS Announces Reversal Of Trump Era Discriminations Against Trans Healthcare

“It is the position of the Department of Health and Human Services that everyone — including LGBTQ people — should be able to access health care, free from discrimination or interference, period.” 

April 14, 2021

Robin Kish

Biden Administration Requests Additional $267 Million For HIV/AIDS Prevention

In the proposed budget, submitted on April 9th, the administration requested the additional funds “To help accelerate and strengthen efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States.”
Trans Visibility March

March 31, 2021

Robin Kish

Biden Becomes First President To Issue Proclamation For Transgender Day Of Visibility

Transgender Day of Visibility recognizes the generations of struggle, activism, and courage that have brought our country closer to full equality for transgender and gender non-binary people in the United States and around the world. Their trailblazing work has given countless transgender individuals the bravery to live openly and authentically.

January 20, 2021

Isabelle Lichtenstein

Joe Biden Inaugurated As The 46th President, Kamala Harris As The First Black, South Asian, and Woman Vice President (!!!)

“Today we celebrate the triumph, not of a candidate, but of a cause — the cause of democracy.”

January 20, 2021

Isabelle Lichtenstein

Trump Is The First President To Skip A Successor’s Inauguration In 150 Years

Donald Trump has left the White House.

January 19, 2021

Isabelle Lichtenstein

Biden Taps Rachel Levine As Assistant Secretary of Health

December 16, 2020

Isabelle Lichtenstein

Pete Buttigieg Could Become The First Openly LGBTQ+ Cabinet Member In History

“Mayor Pete Buttigieg is a patriot and a problem-solver who speaks to the best of who we are as a nation.”

December 8, 2020

Isabelle Lichtenstein

Trump Administration Finalizes Order Allowing LGBTQ+ Discrimination In The Federal Workplace

Biden has already promised to sign the Equality Act within his first 100 days in office and has vowed to help protect trans rights, so it’s not a reach to expect he’ll support the LGBTQ+ community on this issue as well.

December 1, 2020

Isabelle Lichtenstein

Two Lesbian Women Of Color Named As White House Communications Staff In Historic Move

“I’m so proud that our communications team for the Biden-Harris administration is a roster filled w/ rockstar women.”

November 23, 2020

Isabelle Lichtenstein

Biden Reportedly Set To Nominate Antony Blinken As Secretary Of State

A formal announcement by Biden about Blinken’s nomination and other vital cabinet picks is expected to happen this Tuesday.
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