NEWS: LGBTQI community responds to Biden’s election victory

Here’s what the LGBTQI community had to say in light of the news Biden will become the 46th president of the U.S. 🌈

BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS

The LGBTQI community can breathe easier today knowing it has true allies in the White House after a historic win for Joe Biden at the weekend, as well as a rainbow wave of LGBTQI victories emerging all over the country as state representatives over the past week. 

Across the country, LGBTQI candidates made progress with notable firsts in the 2020 election, including Democrat Sarah McBride, who became the first trans state senator, winning a seat in Delaware.

Biden’s explicit reference to transgender people also marked the first time in U.S. history a president-elect reference the community in a victory speech.

A champion of LGBTQI rights, Biden promises to make the Equality Act a top priority and hopes to sign what would be a landmark civil rights law within 100 days of being in office.

In that respect, Joe Biden’s victory comes as a victory for the LGBTQI community itself. Celebrities and key figures within the LGBTQI community began celebrating on social media almost immediately after the news was announced. From Stonewall to Lizzo, here’s how the LGBTQI community celebrated the news.

Lady Gaga

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Stonewall

2/ Our communities have really suffered these last four years as Trump’s policy and rhetoric saw hateful attacks on minorities across America, especially targeting LGBTQ+ people & people of colour

— stonewalluk (@stonewalluk) November 7, 2020

Jonathan Van Ness

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Biden Harris Babay!! 🏳️‍🌈 Democracy works hunty!!!

A post shared by Jonathan Van Ness (@jvn) on Nov 7, 2020 at 8:32am PST

Lena Waithe

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“Who all gon be over there?” “your aunt and uncle on they way”

A post shared by Lena Waithe (@lenawaithe) on Nov 6, 2020 at 12:47pm PST

OutRight Action International

OutRight welcomes the announcement of @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris as the President and Vice-President Elect. The outcome of this election has far-reaching implications for #LGBTIQ people globally.
Read our official statement here: https://t.co/p1KrHeuPzn#USelections2020

— OutRight (@OutRightIntl) November 7, 2020

Hayley Kiyoko

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I’ll let you write the caption 🥳🥳😏🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

A post shared by hayley kiyoko (@hayleykiyoko) on Nov 7, 2020 at 4:29pm PST

Munroe Bergdorf

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America is and has always been a second home for me since I was a kid. I spent a lot of my childhood summers in Florida where my Grandma lived. Pre-Covid I was pretty much splitting my time and career between New York and London. I have friends in NYC, ATL and LA that I consider to be family. This moment matters to me deeply because they deserve BETTER and this is better. Not perfect, but better. Looking forward to seeing what Joe and Kamala do with this opportunity to create real change and unity. The first black, south asian WOMAN in the second highest office in the country is an important moment for visibility and hopefully a cultural reset that can pave the way for many to serve after her. Imagine how this looks in the eyes of a child. Wow. In the end hate never wins. #Election2020

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Sarah Kate-Ellis- CEO of GLAAD

The results of this presidential election affirm that every vote and every voter counts. LGBTQ people and all marginalized Americans came together to make this victory possible, and now the journey to safety, equality and acceptance can continue forward.

— Sarah Kate Ellis (@sarahkateellis) November 7, 2020

Bette Midler

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— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) November 7, 2020

Lizzo

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It’s time to hold the people in charge accountable. It’s time for them to listen. And it’s time for actual change in our policies and practices.

A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating) on Nov 7, 2020 at 8:51am PST

Laverne Cox

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I've become a bit cynical as of late but I haven't given up hope. The record numbers of all of you who turned out to vote for change, for democracy, all the fierce organizing that made this happen. These things give me hope. My frustration with America has never quelled my love for her. I choose love today not fear. I love all of you. Oh happy day!

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Miley Cyrus

Now THIS is a PARTY IN THE USA! @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris 🇺🇸🎉 pic.twitter.com/zFKL1ncuSa

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) November 7, 2020

Sarah Paulson

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Weeping with joy. @joebiden @kamalaharris “History says don’t hope On this side of the grave. But then, once in a lifetime The longed for tidal wave Of justice can rise up And hope and history rhyme” Seamus Heaney

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Janet Mock

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Don’t just thank the swing states, thank the majority Black cities — Detroit, Atlanta and Philadelphia — that delivered victory. Now, show up for Black people — particularly Black women — how we consistently show up for ourselves and everyone else. 🗣 @southcentraldoctor 🎥 @cnn

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