"What happened: Around 7 million people protested the administration in demonstrations across the country. The administration's attacks on LGBTQ+ people were one of the key points of discontent expressed at the protests, and one U.S. senator even wore a trans flag to show his support for the community. Why it matters: While some Democratic party insiders are suggesting abandoning or downplaying LGBTQ+ issues in future elections, the values of equality and inclusion remain important to the party's liberal base."
"Why was he in jail: Santos was sentenced to seven years in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, a sentence he began to serve this summer. But the president granted him clemency because, he said, Santos is a Republican. Why it matters: Santos' victims did not get justice, and Santos is free to commit more scams because the president politicized the criminal justice system."
"Her reasoning: The Supreme Court has not yet decided if it will take up Kim Davis' challenge to Obergefell v. Hodges, but Justice Coney Barrett says that there are too many "social reliance interests" in that case to overturn it. That is, people have planned their lives around marriage equality being available, and so have businesses and local governments, so ending it would be difficult for the Court."
Around seven million people protested nationwide. Protesters expressed discontent with administration attacks on LGBTQ+ people; one U.S. senator wore a trans flag in support. Some Democratic insiders suggest abandoning or downplaying LGBTQ+ issues in future elections, but equality and inclusion remain important to the liberal base. George Santos was sentenced to seven years for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft and began his sentence this summer; the president granted him clemency, citing party affiliation. Santos' victims did not receive justice. Justice Amy Coney Barrett said too many 'social reliance interests' surround Obergefell v. Hodges to overturn it this year, making unanimity among conservatives necessary. The president ordered schools to deny the existence of trans people and demanded that "gender"
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