"I don't think there was a single day this year when I wasn't worried about every single queer person in this country. I have family members who are queer, who are trans, myself included. I see queer people every day online speaking about how terrified they are of losing jobs, healthcare, and being attacked. I see our rights on the verge of being stripped away as we are treated like threats, like something awful."
"Like evil people just waiting to do horrible things. We are literally just people trying to live our lives. We want our loved ones to be safe and happy and healthy, the same as everyone else. We are not a threat. But we will also not be exterminated. We have been here as long as everyone else on this planet. We are here, and we always will be."
A 28-year-old queer trans man describes daily fear for the queer community’s safety, employment, and healthcare under the second Trump administration. He notes personal concern for family members who are queer and trans and observes widespread online anxiety about losing jobs, access to care, and facing violence. He rejects portrayals of queer people as threats and emphasizes a desire for ordinary life, love, and safety. He calls for less in-fighting within the LGBTQ+ community and urges unity across labels to pursue collective progress and protection.
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