For many LGBTQ+ individuals, the recent election of Donald Trump in 2024 may feel like a step backward, bringing about complicated emotions and concerns. For those of us who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer, this election outcome can be a reminder of the challenges we face in securing lasting acceptance and equality. It may seem hopeless to many of us. I certainly feel that way, but I am trying to find something to be hopeful about in looking towards the future.
The first time Trump was elected, his administration often took stances that left LGBTQ+ people feeling vulnerable. From the debates over protections for LGBTQ+ employees to battles about health care access and the rights of transgender individuals, there was an undercurrent of uncertainty about whether our rights would be respected or reversed, especially with the current makeup of the Supreme Court, which has for several decades mostly protected our rights, but with a majority of ultraconservative justices, our rights are on the line. For some of us, it felt like a time of resilience and strength as we supported one another. But even that resilience can wear thin over time.
Now, in 2024, the news feels overwhelming or even triggering for those who felt we were just beginning to feel secure in our identities or equal in our rights. It’s not uncommon to feel depressed or anxious about what this election means for us and our loved ones. We know that the fight for equality will have to continue in new ways, with new challenges. In this moment, it’s crucial to reach out for support, to find community, and to look after our mental well-being.
For many LGBTQ+ individuals, this election is (or should be) a call to action. It cannot be a time for quiet reflection. We have to be vigilant in our struggle for equality. No matter what, it’s essential to recognize that we’re not alone. There are communities, organizations, and allies ready to stand beside us. Finding hope and comfort in shared spaces, whether online or in person, can help us navigate this complex and sometimes overwhelming time.
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I am almost speechless about this election outcome as this «president» will push on his dark agenda and sure that any rights of minorities in USA are now in danger.
He is putting slowly in place his «cabinate» (funny in French a «cabinet» is a toilet bowl) with people who will go against anything that was there before as mentionned in the «Project 2025».
Yes, USA is going backward to the 50's politic situation when human rights, black civil rights and LGBTQ rights were investigated and source of huge violences.
Here in Canada what we are preparing is the economic protectionism of this administration with imposing tariffs on our goods which will result on higher prices of many things in USA.
He will shoot himself in his foot as USA's consumers elected him to lower the prices but it'll be the inverse.
On the topic of illegal immigrant there again this will be very damageable to USA's economy not to forget many human tragedies.
This is also followed by our Canadian government as we expect a big new flow of immigrants wanting to escape deportation.
Maybe even some Americans would like to come here after January 20 2025.
Thoughts and prayers will not, again, help for the next 4 years in USA.
Thank you for posting---A great message for all of our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters---
Pour JiEL / Il mange
cabinet
(ka-bi-nè ; le t ne se lie pas dans la conversation ; au pluriel l's se lie : des ka-bi-nè-z élégants ; cabinets rime avec traits, succès, paix) s. m.
1Petite pièce qui, dans un appartement, est à l'écart et sert à divers usages. Cabinet de toilette. Cabinet noir.
Cabinet d'aisances, ou, absolument, cabinet, lieu destiné aux besoins naturels.
2Pièce où l'on se retire pour travailler. Avoir son entrée dans le cabinet du roi ou, simplement, dans le cabinet. La vie de cabinet est nuisible à la santé. Cabinet d'étude. Homme de cabinet, homme que sa profession oblige à travailler dans le cabinet.
.... voir la suite : https://www.littre.org/definition/cabinet
Oui je connais toutes ces déclinaisons suivant le mot cabinet.
Je n'ai voulu que soulingner le lien «merdique» au sujet du futur «cabinet de Trumpet» et d'ailleurs il vient d'ajouter une autre «crotte» en nommant Matt Gaetz comme procureur général lui qui est un pédophile notoire etc...
I fully support your opinion.
In Spain (in almost all of Europe really) the arrival of Trump is seen as a delay in all areas and the economy will be affected by the tariffs that will be implemented in the USA.
I think, like you, that the Americans themselves will suffer the rise in prices of items of all kinds.
Another area to consider is the destruction of jobs such as civil servants, who have been in Trump's sights since his previous “reign”.
It is like going back to the Middle Ages, it is unbelievable that such an advanced country can go backwards in this way because of a madman.
Ángel (Spain)
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