Things I Wanted To Say But I Didn't (rants)

Part 3

Just some things

 
― Hayley Williams" __cpp="1">"human beings are human beings, just treat everyone like that."
― Hayley Williams

 
― Chely Wright, Like Me: Confessions of a Heartland Country Singer" __cpp="1">"I hear the word "tolerance" -- that some people are trying to teach people to be tolerant of gays. I'm not satisfied with that word. I am gay, and I am not seeking to be "tolerated." One tolerates a toothache, rush-hour traffic, an annoying neighbor with a cluttered yard. I am not a negative to be tolerated."
― Chely Wright,

 
― Chely Wright, Like Me: Confessions of a Heartland Country Singer" __cpp="1"> "Sometimes it takes more than shouting it to show your pride. It takes more than a sign, a fabulous outfit, or a month of parades. Pride has to resonate from within; shine out to everyone around you. It has mean something to you and only you first before you announce it to the world." 

 
― Solange nicole" __cpp="1">― Solange nicole

 
― David Levithan, Every Day" __cpp="1">"We come to a corner where there are a few people protesting the festivities. I don't understand this at all. It's like protesting the fact that some people are red-haired. In my experience, desire is desire, love is love."
― David Levithan,

 
― David Levithan, Every Day" __cpp="1"> "the man i went on a date with did more than try to "cure me" of my asexuality

it's funny because i never thought someone's penis would be considered an antidote of any kind
and i don't think that's what my doctor meant when he told me i needed more Vitamin D in my diet
but apparently my sexuality was enough of a diagnosis for him to decide to play doctor with me
maybe he should've put his stethoscope up to my mouth instead of between my breasts
maybe then he would've heard me when i told him to stop it" 
― Courtney Carola, Have Some Pride: A Collection of LGBTQ+ Inspired Poetry" __cpp="1">it's funny because i never thought someone's penis would be considered an antidote of any kind
and i don't think that's what my doctor meant when he told me i needed more Vitamin D in my diet
but apparently my sexuality was enough of a diagnosis for him to decide to play doctor with me
maybe he should've put his stethoscope up to my mouth instead of between my breasts
maybe then he would've heard me when i told him to stop it"
― Courtney Carola,

 
― Núria Añó" __cpp="1">"To all the young people who discover they are gay: Don't be afraid to come out of the closet right now."
― Núria Añó

It hasn't worked out that way.

This is now the second year Trump has gone without acknowledging LGBT Pride Month. But more critically, Trump and his administration have aggressively rolled back and fought against LGBT rights.

For the end of Pride Month, BuzzFeed News has compiled a list, based on our reporting from the past 17 months, of those anti-LGBT efforts. They include:

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When Donald Trump ran for president, he , even carrying an "LGBTs for Trump" rainbow pride flag at a rally in 2016. Shortly after he reached the Oval Office, the White House announced, "President Trump continues to be respectful and supportive of LGBTQ rights."

It hasn't worked out that way.

This is now the second year Trump has gone LGBT Pride Month. But more critically, Trump and his administration have aggressively rolled back and fought against LGBT rights.