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6 Ways the Trump Administration is “Celebrating” Pride Month
Starting in 2011, Obama officially declared every June pride month during his presidency. But when this June rolled around, we weren’t exactly holding our breath for President “I’m better for the gays” Trump and Vice-President Mike “conversion therapy” Pence to follow suit. It’s probably safe to assume at this point (given it’s the last day of June) that we’re not getting our White House sanctioned pride month – but rest assured the Trump Administration is not letting June go unmarked! How, you ask? Well, it may not be as flashy as a rainbow ensconced White House, but it’s certainly making a huge statement!
President Trump has been busy supporting a bill even he’s called “mean,” that would take away health care coverage from over 22 million people in order to pay for tax cuts for the rich. It’d be disastrous for everyone, including LGBTQ people, by stripping away critical health coverage like preventive care and barring Medicaid enrollees from accessing care, like STI screenings and treatment or HIV treatment from Planned Parenthood providers. It’s not our favorite Pride tradition, but protesting for access to healthcare is certainly a time-honored one!
Of course, these were just things the Trump Administration did in June – let’s not forget some amazing things they did earlier this year:
5. Removing non-discrimination language from the Affordable Care Act
At first when it was reported that Betsy DeVos has gay friends (therefore is an LGBTQ ally), we couldn’t believe it. But actions truly speak louder than words, Betsy! She went the extra mile, leaving students across the country scared and confused by rolling back the guidance on how Title IX protects trans kids. We smell a pride parade marshall-ship waiting for you somewhere…
So really, Trump Administration, infinite pride reacts for everything you’ve done for our community that definitely hasn’t resulted in protesting youevery spareminute we have. Remember: the first Pride was an uprising led by Black and Latina trans women against police misconduct, and protests are a vital part of queer and trans history.
Happy Pride – now check out our Resistance Guide and send our best to Mike Pence!