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The first way to help LGBTQ+ members is to provide support by listening to them and establishing a safe space for them. This creates a supportive environments which helps improve peoples mental health. As well as spreading awareness on the problems faced by LGBTQ+ members and educating others about LGBTQ+ culture and life.

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The Trevor Project is a well-known and trusted organization that was created to help and support LGBTQ+ members. A common obstacle to creating change is that, due to discrimination and rejection, members of the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk of being depressed and suicidal. The Trevor Project aids LGBTQ+ members struggling with mental health issues by providing resources such as crisis intervention, education, and counseling 24/7.

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Heteronormativity refers to the belief that being heterosexual is the default sexuality and thus the "correct" sexuality, superior to all others.

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Many religions condemn homosexuality as immoral or sinful, as well as those who do not conform to traditional gender roles. This can result in prejudices against members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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These factors combine to create societal and cultural norms surrounding gender expression and expectations, which lead to biases against LGBTQ+ people, which later manifest as discrimination, harassment, and the marginalization of LGBTQ+ people.

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Current legislation that is protecting/endangering LGBTQ+ rights

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Current legislation that is protecting/endangering LGBTQ+ rights

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The rights of LGBTQ+ members have improved over time in America. With same-sex marriage becoming legal in all 50 US states as well as anti-discrimination laws against LGBTQ+ members being passed in various states, One instance is the recent expansion of LGBTQ+ rights in Michigan. A law that outlawed discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status and has now added sexual orientation and gender expression as part of the protected groups.

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The same cannot be said, however, for all US states, as there are other states where the rights of LGBTQ+ people are uncertain and continue to be jeopardized in a variety of ways. One state in particular is Tennessee. Tennessee has recently passed legislation prohibiting the dispensing of puberty blockers, hormone therapies, or surgical procedures to minors who wish to transition. This is not a first for Tennessee, Tennessee has also banned drag shows nonetheless it is not the only state actively enacting anti-LGBTQ+ legislation; this is a common occurrence that needs to be quickly addressed.

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White House condemns Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s ban on drag shows, trans healthcare

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During a White House briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre slammed Tennessee Governor’s ban on drag shows and gender-affirming care.