The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is out with a new report that lays bare the dramatic differences in how federal agencies approached LGBTQ+ rights under the administrations of Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
The comprehensive analysis provides a critical look at the policies that have shaped the lives of LGBTQ+ people over the past several years. It reveals that under Biden the LGBTQ+ community is faring much better than under Trump.
“The analysis makes clear what we have seen across the country,” said HRC President Kelley Robinson in a statement. “Actions have consequences. Time and again, the Trump Administration ushered in policies and positions that did damage to LGBTQ+ lives. Meanwhile, in their first term, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken steps to make our lives better. Federal agencies take actions that impact nearly every aspect of our lives. And Americans deserve a government that steps up to defend freedom and equality for all.”
Under Trump, the rollback of LGBTQ+ rights was relentless, according to the report. Agencies systematically rescinded rules and guidance that had previously affirmed legal protections for LGBTQ+ people. In stark contrast, the President Biden administration has worked diligently to restore and expand protections for LGBTQ+ people, HRC reports.
President Joe Biden made history by selecting Kamala Harris as the first woman of color as a vice president (VP), and a rising political star who has demonstrated a commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Kamala Harris has a strong record of support for LGBTQ+ causes.
The full report is available here.
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