How the LGBTQ+ Community Is Turning Fear Into Action After Trump’s Re-election

After Donald Trump’s re-election on November 5, many in the LGBTQIA+ community across the U.S. have expressed deep concern, fearing stricter policies and setbacks for their rights. In response, protests and “cathartic communal screams” have been held in cities like San Francisco, where people gathered to voice their anxiety. Trump’s campaign, marked by anti-transgender rhetoric, has fueled fears of discrimination, especially regarding gender-affirming care and legal recognition of gender.