"As millions took to the streets for the No Kings protests this weekend, a wealth of concerns were voiced, from Trump's authoritarian rule, repeated ICE raids, the loss of abortion access and more. Repeatedly, LGBTQ+ rights (and especially trans rights) were a key part of those protests. While a lot of issues are covered by the No Kings protests, they come at a time when the political pressure on LGBTQ+ people is high."
"As they have started to win battles against trans people, a wider attack on the LGBTQ+ community is underway with an attempt to overturn conversion therapy bans currently at the Supreme Court, and a possibility that a challenge to the Obergefell precedent for marriage equality could be heard in the future. As some push to move away from championing trans rights, suggesting that supporting trans people loses them mainstream appeal, it's powerful to see wide LGBTQ+ support as a key part of the bigger anti-Trump movement."
Millions participated in No Kings protests nationwide, voicing opposition to perceived authoritarianism, ICE raids, and loss of abortion access. LGBTQ+ rights, especially trans rights, were repeatedly central to the demonstrations. Political pressure on LGBTQ+ people has intensified, including a Supreme Court decision upholding a ban on gender-affirming care for minors and federal pressure on schools to adopt anti-trans bathroom, locker room, and sports policies. Legal efforts target conversion therapy bans and could challenge the Obergefell marriage-equality precedent. Broad LGBTQ+ support continues to be a prominent element of the larger anti-Trump movement, exemplified by public displays of solidarity such as Sen. Ed Markey wrapping a trans flag around his shoulders.
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