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I just want to take a moment to share some positive news, in case you haven't heard yet: today, the Supreme Court of the United States held that firing someone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity violates our civil rights.
While this is a substantial win, we know that basic civil rights are just that β basic. This Pride Month, and every moment forward, we need to ensure that this community can thrive. That means:
- Equality of access and treatment for physical and mental health care;
- Education and community efforts towards inclusion to end the higher rates of intimate partner violence towards LGBTQIA+ Americans; and
- Reevaluating our public safety measures and policing to ensure the wellbeing of every community member β regardless of their skin color β so that Trans men and women of color are safe.
Today, we celebrate. Tomorrow, the work continues.
More soon,