"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."
Putorti stressed he's a gay man of faith saying "I do think that being gay gives a different perspective in leadership which is important.”
The Capital Pride Alliance, the organization which produces the annual event organized the intersectional LGBTQ+ walk and celebration.
"I echo our mayor to say to the survivors and family members of Pulse: it’s okay to not be okay. This was a tragedy."
"Our state is in a moment of reflection where each of us must send a message of acceptance to the LGBTQ community- ‘you belong here.’”
This rule change will stop the vast majority of mental health providers in North Dakota from subjecting LGBTQ youth to conversion therapy
Northam further encouraged Virginians to participate in Pride month activities to be hosted by his administration and community organizations
"We are protected by a constitution. Nowhere does it say that these rights don't apply to one group of people."
"The tragedy at Pulse rocked our community and served as a reminder of the work we have to do to uproot hate and bigotry."
"Y'all are trying to stand out. I could give a shit less about what you want and what you think you might want to be..."
