“The giving of love is an education in itself.”
As faith leaders of various sexual orientations and gender identities, we recognize that an attack on one of us is an attack on us all. Therefore, we cannot and will not remain silent in the face of injustice towards our LGBTQ+ colleagues, congregants, family, friends, and neighbors.
1 in 5 trans Wisconsinites relies on Medicaid. The House of Representatives has voted to remove coverage of transgender healthcare. Please use the link below provided by Advocates for trans Equity to reach out to your representatives.
The LGBTQ+ community faces increasing hostility and attacks from hate groups, elected officials and discriminatory legislation – and a significant number of corporations have backed out of support for Pride events. Violent attacks against LGBTQ+ people are rising, even as the overall crime rate falls. The Trump administration has ordered health organizations in other countries to stop providing HIV medications to people with AIDS if purchased with U.S. aid. Republican officials in ten states have introduced legislation to undermine marriage rights. The majority of religious people in America support full LGBTQ equality.
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice along with our national partners at Interfaith Alliance are encouraging you to sign a “recommit to pride” pledge.