"Doughty's introduction set an emotional register, describing a "fraught moment" marked by budget cuts, hostile federal actions, and escalating legal threats to the broader LGBTQ community. "We're seeing the weaponization of every part of the federal government," Doughty said. "I personally used to avoid the use of the word 'weaponization' because I always thought that it sounded often overstated. Now it is not overstated.""
"A prompt asking panelists to summarize the state of the LGBTQ movement in three words provided a compact map of contemporary sentiment. The Gill Foundation's Kendell characterized the movement's trajectory as "forward but murky." She conveyed confidence that progress will continue, but warned that the path is obscured by volatility and noted that the speed and scale of recent changes require many of us to relearn the landscape-a testament to the crisis-driven transformation now underway."
As 2025 ends, the LGBTQ movement confronts a fraught moment marked by budget cuts, hostile federal actions, and escalating legal challenges. Federal institutions are increasingly being used against LGBTQ communities, intensifying threats to rights and safety. Movement resilience is evident through persistence, creativity, collective courage, and efforts to build trans power and organizational capacity. Progress continues but faces a murky path characterized by volatility and rapid change, requiring adaptation and relearning. Strategic coordination, legal defense, power-building, and sustained public advocacy remain critical to withstand attacks and maintain forward momentum.
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