"An ex-federal employee who tackled white supremacy around the world is running for Congress on a pro-LGBTQ+ platform, amid increasing attacks from Republicans on the community. Speaking to PinkNews about his campaign and prior work within the US government, Michael Duffin said throughout his life he has "wanted to champion the underdog" and sought to "fight" for those who are being bullied or oppressed."
"The results serve as a measure of attitudes towards Trump's government, many political pundits have noted. In the wake of these victories, GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis declared Americans are "rejecting divisive politics" which attack queer folks, Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson said voters aren't interested in "hollow campaigns of fear mongering" and former president Barack Obama wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that "the future looks a little bit brighter"."
Michael Duffin, an ex-federal employee who confronted white supremacy internationally, is campaigning for Congress on a pro-LGBTQ+ platform. He has sought to champion underdogs and fight for those bullied or oppressed. The LGBTQ+ community, especially trans people, faces severe political attacks from Republicans. Despite a year of Trump's return and anti-trans policies, recent elections showed Democratic victories coast-to-coast, including Spanberger, Sherrill, and Mamdani, and a California redistricting measure. GLAAD, HRC, and Barack Obama framed results as voters rejecting divisive, fear-mongering politics and offering renewed hope for queer rights, though challenges remain.
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