He was accused of damaging the crosswalk mural while he was part of a caravan to celebrate former President Trump’s 75th birthday
Immediate reaction from some LGBTQ groups and individuals was dismay, while others viewed the decision as a relief.
"I am making this announcement during Pride Month – a time we recognize how far LGBTQ folks have come and how far we have to go"
HIV-related stigma, homophobia and transphobia, and lack of access create equity gaps in HIV prevention, testing, and treatment
'No attack is too low'
California was one of the only states to achieve a week-over-week increase rate of vaccinations, most recently with a 22% increase
"I’m still a conservative Republican. That’s rare, I know, but you can be gay and Republican. You can be gay and conservative."
"These proposals, which have dark echoes of Russia’s anti-gay “propaganda law”, will further stigmatize LGBTQI people."
A spokesperson at Human Rights Watch, said equating sexual and gender diversity with paedophilia hurt LGBTQ people and put them in danger.
"It has been used on too many young people in our community to make them feel like there is something wrong with who they are."
