"When it comes to national politics, the outlook on equality is dim. Conservatives enjoy a U.S. Supreme Court majority while Congress and the White House are controlled by Republicans, who are more likely than not to be associated with the virulently antigay MAGA movement. Things are not much better at the state level, where the GOP holds 27 state governorships and controls both legislative chambers in 28 states."
"This has led to a considerable backslide in equality. The American Civil Liberties Union has tracked more than 600 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced this year alone. More than 70 have passed into law, compared to 49 that passed in 2024. And in 2023, as hateful bills continued to skyrocket, the Human Rights Campaign declared a "state of emergency" for the American queer community. It remains in effect."
"And it's not just equality that's at stake, MAGA has declared war on democracy and even the law itself, effectively limiting what has traditionally been our paths to representation and power. But not all is lost. We still enjoy considerable power in blue states, which have acted to solidify our sense of safety and sanctuary, particularly in coastal urban areas, among the freest, most populous, and most prosperous enclaves in the world."
Conservative control of the Supreme Court, Congress, and the White House has coincided with a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ activity and restrictive state power. The GOP holds numerous governorships and state legislatures, and more than 600 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were tracked this year with over 70 becoming law. The Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for the queer community as hateful legislation accelerated. MAGA tactics have undermined democratic and legal avenues for representation. Blue states and coastal urban areas provide pockets of sanctuary, and idea-driven policy proposals from progressive thinkers represent the primary path for sustained resistance and recovery.
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