I am terrified of the theocracy that some people are pushing."
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June is Pride Month, so we’re highlighting the voices of LGBTQ+ voters.
“I know people who have flat-out said they hope the government starts removing kids from homes with same-sex parents. I am terrified of the theocracy that some people are pushing."
Here are 23 political confessions from real-life LGBTQ+ voters.
All voter images used are AI-generated.
“My fiance is transgender, and I want her to feel as safe as possible in this country.
Under Trump, I’m scared that she will be targeted.”
“Immigration is my top political issue.
Trump made great strides in making the country more affordable to live in and safer to live in.”
“High costs and womens issues are my top priorities.
Its unfortunate what this powerful country has come to!
We have the two oldest guys running for president.”
Republican’sProject 2025is all you gotta see to know this.
Being in a two-party system does not give me a lot of choice.”
I dont want to vote for a criminal who sees no humanity in marginalized groups and works against democracy.
“Abortion rights are my top issue.
Biden isn’t perfect, but he’s the best candidate we have.
Look at all the damage Trump did in four years.
Can you imagine what he’d do if he got another term?
We already lost abortion rights in many states, and a nationwide ban is next.
I almost died having a baby last year.
“The climate crisis is my most important issue.
“Trump brought the economy back once.
Although COVID caused economic problems, I think Trump can bring us back.
Also, I think having borders is important.
I also think we need to get out of Ukraine.”
“Sanctuary cities have given a budget and priority to visiting immigrants while ignoring the homeless population.
Chase Oliver actually speaks to me more than two senile old men.”
“My top issue is preserving our democracy.
Biden demonstrates strength in the preservation of our country as a democracy, not as an autocracy.
Also, regardless of age, Biden is sane and pro-LGBTQIA+.
As a queer person, I at least have a chance under a Biden administration.”
“Reproductive rights and gender-affirming care are very important to me.
“America has gone crazy!
We’re letting our children see drag queen shows IN SCHOOLS.
I’m voting for Trump because he’s going to cut the crap.”
“Education and women’s/LGBTQ+ rights are extremely important to me.
To be honest, I’m losing sleep over this already.
Can’t we like just have Obama back?
I know my only protections will be federal, and I know only Biden can provide that.”
I am terrified of the theocracy that some people are pushing.”
“This may sound alarmist, but the most important issue to me is stopping fascism.
Trump has been pretty clear about his intentions, and Biden has been helpless in slowing it down.
“Excessive inflation is my top priority.
Trumps baggage could fill his Boeing 757.
However, he is a businessman.
During Trumps term, the economy was great.
Low inflation and interest rates.
He lowered corporate tax rates, and employees and shareholders benefited.”
RFK Jr. is a nutcase.
Voting for anyone else feels like throwing a vote away.
I dont know what Im going to do, and it seems dismal at best.”
“My top issues are NATO and the Russian incursion.
“My top issue is the economy because inflation is ridiculous.
If the Democrats putJoe Bidenas their nominee, I will have no choice BUT to vote for Trump.
Also, putting Trump on trial really annoyed me because the cases are so weak.”
“The future of the Supreme Court is so important.
We have at least two Supreme Court justices in their 70s.
If Biden loses, they both retire, and Trump appoints their replacements.
We absolutely cannot afford this.”
And finally…
23.
“I am a queer, child-free woman who is married to a trans man.
Responses have been edited for length/clarity.
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