In honor of Pride month, we're highlighting LGBTQ+ representation and calling out the GOP’s harmful anti-LGBTQ+ agenda.

Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Pride Month edition of the DLCC's newsletter, June 9th, 2024   [In honor of Pride month, we're highlighting LGBTQ+ representation and calling out the GOP’s harmful anti-LGBTQ+ agenda.]( 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month: The DLCC stands united with the LGBTQ+ community As the official arm of the Democratic Party with the sole mission of building Democratic power in state legislatures, the DLCC is on the frontlines of protecting LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in the states. We are proud to do our part to defend and amplify the voices of the LGBTQ+ community while making sure the GOP’s hateful attacks don’t slip under the radar. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🌈 Numbers to be proud of: Representation matters 💙 There are at least 222 openly LGBTQ+ state legislators currently serving in legislatures across the country – that’s a 23% increase in openly LGBTQ+ state legislators from 2022! 💛 47 states now have at least one openly LGBTQ+ state legislator ❤️ Every state with Democratic legislative majorities explicitly prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation when it comes to employment, housing, and public accommodations. 🚨 Numbers you need to know: Republicans are on the attack 🟦 Over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in nearly 40 states around the country this year – attacking this community has become a mainstay priority for the GOP 🟪 24 states, all with GOP majorities, have no anti-discrimination state law protections for gender identity and sexual orientation when it comes to housing, employment, and public accommodations. 🟫 25 states have laws or regulations banning gender-affirming care for minors. [Read more here →]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 📖 Read: In states with laws targeting LGBTQ+ rights, school hate crimes quadrupled The GOP’s anti-LGBTQ+ agenda doesn’t exist in a vacuum – it’s affecting the real lives of people of every age in every corner of the country. [Click here to see how their agenda is impacting the LGBTQ+ community in real-time →]( 🗳️ Making a difference: Democrats prepare for upcoming races Electing Democrats to state legislatures is the most impactful way to defend LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms, which are on the line in states across the country in 2024. So, [we’re calling on grassroots Dems to invest early and help power our candidates to victory →]( [Store code]( [DLCC Logo]( [DLCC Mission](     Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee 1225 Eye Street NW Suite 1250, Washington, DC 20005 Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions or gifts to DLCC PAC are not tax deductible. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and DLCC PAC are dedicated to winning and defending Democratic majorities in state legislatures across the country. This message was sent to {EMAIL} because you are a part of our grassroots network. Emails are a crucial way to stay in touch with our supporters. Please add us to your address book or safe senders list to ensure timely election updates. We're fighting to elect Democrats and advance a progressive vision in the states. Our success depends on grassroots donors like you. Ninety-eight percent of our donors give less than $200, and two-thirds give less than $20. To make a contribution, please [click here](. To unsubscribe and stop receiving emails about our efforts, please [click here.](  Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, please [click here](.