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“In the coming days, I will sign a bill designating Pulse Nightclub as a national memorial, enshrining in law what has been true since that terrible day five years ago: Pulse Nightclub is hallowed ground.”

The President “has signed executive orders,” Psaki said, referring to measures President Biden has taken to protect transgender and other LGBQ+ persons. “He’s also used the power of the bully pulpit in his presidency to convey that transgender rights are human rights. And that is his belief and the view of his administration, and how he expects policies to be implemented.”

“To all transgender Americans watching at home, especially young people who are so brave, I want you to know your president has your back.” 

The announcement signals the department’s move away from the policies of the Trump administration, where directives often gave executive branch agencies license to discriminate based on sexual identity and orientation. 

“When we defend equal rights of the people the world over, of women and girls, of LGBTQ individuals, indigenous communities and people with disabilities, the people of every ethnic background and religion, we also ensure that those rights are protected for our own children here in America.”

“With that stain on our nation removed, trans servicemembers will rise through the ranks and join the military in greater numbers, changing perceptions of trans people in the U.S. and around the world.”

President Joe Biden continues to show his support and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community within his first few weeks as President. First, President Biden overturned an anti-LGBTQ+ memo that was […]

There were a number of other LGBTQ+ faith leaders present, including Reverend Dr. Yvette Flunder, the Black, lesbian presiding bishop at the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries; Fred Davie, the Black, gay executive vice president of New York’s Union Theological Seminary; and lesbian Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, from New York’s Congregation Beit Simchat Torah.

Iconic performer and transgender activist Peppermint on the impact of Sarah McBride and why she believes the Biden administration will be better for trans rights in America.

Among the executive actions, Biden signed an order to prevent discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Spoiler alert: the whole thing!

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

Donald Trump has left the White House.

President-elect Joe Biden has announced the appointment of Surgeon General Dr. Rachel Levine to the role of assistant secretary of health for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). […]

Both the Senate and House of Representatives have affirmed Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States.

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.

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

If you are struggling with “joy and,” it’s alright. It will be a long time before we no longer have to view joy alongside heavier feelings.