A Brief Note on Voting and LGBTQ+ Rights

We are one week out from the presidential election.

The stakes for LGBTQ+ communities are higher than they have ever been in my lifetime. And as a queer professional, I am terrified everyday for my fellow queer and trans folks.

Your vote communicates what and who you value.

You cannot vote for Trump — or any Republican — and claim to be an LGBTQ+ ally.

You cannot vote for the party actively stripping human rights from queer and trans communities and still claim to be an ally.

You cannot vote for the party harassing and targeting trans youth, banning essential healthcare and still claim to be an ally.

​You cannot vote for the party attempting to legislate queer and trans communities out of existence and still claim to be an ally.

LGBTQ+ allies vote for candidates advocating for and supporting queer and trans rights.

LGBTQ+ allies stand with queer and trans communities in the face of rising Republican fascism and hate-fueled legislation.

Ultimately, your conscience is your own — and the consequences of your vote are yours alone to own.

Please exercise your right to vote this election season and stand with queer and trans communities.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration. If you have questions, curiosities, or are interested in learning more about inclusion and leadership possibilities for yourself or your organization, please fill out this nifty contact form.

Sending y’all supportive, well-caffeinated vibes,

Creighton

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