IT’S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT THE G

Queer

ABOUT 10% OF ANTI-LGBT STATE BILLS BECAME LAW IN 2022

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) fights for diversity for all marginalized groups across the country. Every year they release the State Equality Index (SEI), a detailed state-by-state report that summarizes laws and policies that affect the LGBT community.

Out of the 315 bills introduced nationwide that the HRC describes as “antiequality,” only 29, or approximately 9.2%, became law.

JoDee Winterhof, the Senior VicePresident of Policy and Political Affairs at the HRC, told NBC, “The 315 bills are part of a coordinated conservative response to LGBTQ rights gained over the last few years.”

Winterhof believes that “for many people, the jig is up.”

“Targeting LGBTQ people would harm conservative lawmakers in future elections. I know they don’t see that, but these are not winning issues.”

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Transgender

TTRANS MODEL PREMIERES IN TAYLOR SWIFT’S MUSIC VIDEO

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated “Lavender Haze” music video ironically dropped on Jan. 27, precisely at midnight, referencing the album the song is a part of “Midnights.”

In the video, Swift has a love interest which stars Laith Ashley. Ashley is a trans model and activist.

In the video, Ashley and Swift lie in bed together as Swift caresses his bare back to reveal the image of a sparkling starry sky. This gives her hope, as indicated by the lyrics and acting.

Later, Swift and Ashley are wrapped up in one another’s arms while sitting on the floor at a party. They dance together while surrounded by a pale purple fog.

Following the video’s release, Ashley thanked Swift via an Instagram post for allowing him to play a small part in her story.

“You are brilliant and this is an experience I will never forget. It was truly magical.” “Thank you for being an ally. Representation matters. AND LOVE WILL ALWAYS WIN!”