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La elección presidencial de 2024 ha dejado a muchas personas de la comunidad LGBTQ, comunidades de color, mujeres y otros grupos marginados enfrentándose a una dura realidad: Donald Trump regresará a la Casa Blanca.
After a slim majority of America’s voters returned a toddler with a loaded gun to the presidency, I put myself on a strict national news diet. Now entering the second month, I limit my national news consumption to one hour per day, as needed, down from five.
Many in our community were quick to criticize Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride, accusing her of “capitulating” to a new Congressional bathroom rule introduced by Republicans.
I spent Election Day 2024 in one place where politics was not discussed: At a polling place where, as I usually do, I served as a poll worker.
Writing about the intersection of politics and law during this tumultuous time in American history can be taxing. Since mental health experts say gratitude can reverse the psychological harm caused by Trump’s rotating buffoonery, I was determined to share my heartfelt gratitude over the Thanksgiving holiday. This year I’m thankful for:
The 2024 presidential election has left many in the LGBTQ community, people of color, women, and other marginalized groups grappling with a harsh reality: Donald Trump is returning to The White House.
For over three decades, CAN Community Health has been a cornerstone in the fight against HIV/AIDS, empowering individuals and transforming communities. With an unwavering commitment to compassionate care, equitable access, and innovative solutions, CAN is not just participating in the effort to end the HIV epidemic — it is leading it.
I’m watching the first snow in Chicago, fighting an urge to withdraw from national news for a while. Any familiarity with world history makes clear the imperative of resistance before jackboots kick down the door, but watching Republicans’ abrogation of duty in service to a charlatan taxes one’s mental health. I don’t want to give Donald Trump and his unqualified goons that much power.
Thanksgiving, for me, is a time to pause, reflect, and truly embrace gratitude for the remarkable people, places, and experiences that have shaped our lives — whether from years ago or those we cherish today. This profound sense of appreciation brings a happiness that is deeply special and lasting.
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