"➡️ With SNAP benefits being cut off tomorrow due to the government shutdown, organizations like the LGBT Life Center in Virginia are getting ready to provide meals to an already vulnerable community. Meanwhile, a new study shows that LGBTQ+ refugees could be disproportionately impacted by President Trump's policies. We also spoke to Democrat Adelita Grijalva just before Speaker of the House Mike Johnson set a new record refusing to swear her in, and independent reporter Erin Reed writes that Democratic strategists are urging the party to be more like Republicans on social issues. On a lighter note, we checked in with the gay Senate staffer who trolled ICE by easily completing the fitness test that many recruits are struggling with."
"‼️ It's the last day to apply for The Advocate's Future of Queer Media Fellowship! We're looking for the next generation of queer and trans storytellers and journalists. Learn more at advocate.com/fellowship Have a good weekend, Christine LinnellSocial media manager, The Advocate Shuttershock Creative"
"Opinion: The party leaders' new guide, "Deciding to Win," encourages Democrats to be a little more like Republicans on "identity and cultural issues," Erin Reed writes."
SNAP benefits will be cut off tomorrow due to the government shutdown, prompting LGBTQ+ community centers and nonprofits to prepare and provide emergency meals. A new study indicates that LGBTQ+ refugees may be disproportionately affected by changes in admissions policy under President Trump. Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva faced refusal to be sworn in by the Speaker of the House, illustrating political obstacles to representation. Democratic strategists are being urged to adopt different approaches to social and identity issues. A gay Senate staffer publicly completed a fitness test that many ICE recruits struggle with. The Advocate is accepting fellowship applications for queer media.
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