George Takei 
🏳️🌈🖖🏽When I was a little boy, the Japanese military attacked Pearl Harbor. It was a surprise attack, and thousands of U.S. servicemembers perished. As a nation, we were stunned. And we vowed to strike back. Revenge was understandably on everyone’s mind, including many Americans of Japanese descent who opposed the emperor and were peaceful and law-abiding U.S. citizens and residents. /1
Mark Kopulos 🏳️🌈
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LGBTQ+. Gay-married dad of two teens. Concerned citizen. Political junkie. Dog person (we have 4). Living in Massachusetts.
Mystery BabylonFor any trans people who need to hear this:
Your body is beautiful. You're worthy of being desired, if that's something you want.
Whether you choose to transition or not (and in whatever direction you want), and wherever you are in that process -- you're seen, you are believed, and I'm proud to be your sibling.
When you look in the mirror, you deserve to hear, "Hey, Beautiful." If you don't hear it in your voice, hear it in mine.
Your strength is incredible. You come from a long tradition of transgender people, stretching back to the earliest days of humanity.
Let the haters shout into the void. You don't need to. The Void already loves you. ✨
(cis people please boost)
Charlotte ClymerThe Respect for Marriage Act has just passed the House, 258-169, including 39 Republicans.
It will protect millions of LGBTQ families who otherwise would not have that protection. Senator Tammy Baldwin deserves enormous credit for her leadership in making this happen.
It is a very good thing that this bill is being passed, but it is also a signal of future obstacles. Do not get complacent. This does not end any battles for LGBTQ rights, but it does better prepare us for the battles to come.
@drvolts I’ve reached the point where I try to read and understand, then two paragraphs in I’m like “oh who cares…” haha.
Jeff Jarvis"After a month on Mastodon, I’ve realized I was wrong."
by @malwaretech
https://escapingtech.com/tech/opinions/i-was-wrong-about-mastodon-moderation.html
joesudbayDHS warns of domestic terror threats to LGBTQ, Jewish and migrant communities https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/dhs-warns-terror-threats-lgbtq-jewish-migrant-rcna59426 via @[email protected]
@velshi No it’s not true.
'Respect for Marriage Act' is a pitiful Band-Aid
The act might seem like a step forward. But in reality, it's a Trojan horse that codifies discrimination, and highlights the national entrenchment of religion. https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/senate-vote-tonight-passes-gay-marriage-bill-band-aid-rcna59264
The act might seem like a step forward. But in reality, it's a Trojan horse that codifies discrimination, and highlights the national entrenchment of religion. https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/senate-vote-tonight-passes-gay-marriage-bill-band-aid-rcna59264
Mr. NewbergerJews were put in concentration camps, shot at, tortured, thrown in ovens, and put in gas chambers. 6 million Jews were exterminated. Some 24 year-old spouting the same losing ideology of the worst villains in history broke bread with Donald Trump. Trump said "he gets me."
I don’t think people are saying this enough: Trump is a white supremicist who wants an authoritarian Christian theocracy. And if you’re still identifying as a Republican - you might be one too.