Today in “Sentences I Never Thought I’d Write”: Donald Trump has nominated a gay dad for Treasury secretary. Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, if confirmed to the powerful position, would be at the head of Trump’s economic agenda. Who is Bessent and what does his nomination mean?
The election of Donald Trump to a second term as president feels like a body blow. The danger of his policies to LGBTQ and other marginalized people is real. Nevertheless, there are actions LGBTQ parents can take now to protect and support our families—and there are a few things that are giving me hope.
Like many of you, I am reeling with dismay about the overall election results. I will not sugarcoat the negative impact they will have on our country and families—but here are a few things that are giving me some hope, including the more than three dozen LGBTQ parents elected or reelected.
For our families. For our bodily autonomy. For our democracy. Today’s the day to make a difference and elect Kamala Harris president of the United States. Here are some last-minute tips about voting today, making sure your ballot was accepted if you voted early, and what to do if you encounter any obstacles.
I am writing this column shortly before the November election, an election that will have major ramifications for LGBTQ families. Let’s look at where we are now and what’s at stake.
There are only 50 days until the election! Mail-in voting has started or is about to start in some states, and in-person early voting will begin shortly. In advance of one of the most consequential elections in our history, here’s what LGBTQ parents and others should be doing now.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson, all queer parents, spoke at the Democratic National Convention last night and reminded us that politics is personal—and joy is powerful.
