Claiming itself an “international Christian relief organization,” Samaritan’s Purse is under the leadership of evangelist Franklin Graham, who boasts a long history of demonizing the LGBTQ community. He has also been accused of using natural disasters as opportunities to prioritize proselytization over adequate medical care.
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Read MoreLID leads NYC LGBTQ Democratic clubs to call on New York State law enforcement agencies to refuse any cooperation with Border Patrol as the latter seeks to target sanctuary cities for SWAT-like immigration raids.
Read MoreLID joins its sibling LGBTQ Democratic clubs in urging state legislators to uphold #bailreform efforts.
Read MoreBP Adams implied that members of the LGBTQ and Black communities in Fort Greene would clash, citing “disruptive” incidents that would be likely to occur in the community.
Read MoreLast night, LID endorsed 8 candidates for the 2020 primary election cycle, including 3 from the LGBTQ Community.
Read MoreAt its meeting on Tuesday, the New York State Democratic Committee nearly unanimously passed a historic amendment to the state party rules in order to make the party inclusive of non-binary individuals, or individuals who do not identify as being either women or men.
Read MoreLID members gathered at the September meeting to debate, discuss and endorse the 2019 Charter Revision Proposals, which are to be voted on by NYC residents on November 5.
Read MoreAt a time when our community is vigorously fighting to protect our siblings, we are strongly opposed to new policies that stigmatize and exclude members of our community from public spaces.
Read MoreLID members were present in Sunset Park on Sunday morning with members of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, local volunteers, and community organizers as they helped provide New Yorkers accurate, up-to-date information about #PublicCharge to help ensure immigrants are connected to free legal support regarding public benefits.
Read MoreSeptember is going to be another event packed month for LID!
Read MoreLID Board Member Crystal Hudson has made history as the 1st openly gay First Deputy Public Advocate.
Read MoreLID joined today with Democratic clubs and progressive organizations across Brooklyn to call on Assembly Member Felix Ortiz to address allegations that a former staffer stole from his campaign account.
Read More3 LID Members were among the first LGBTQ community ambassadors at this year’s Dominican Day Parade yesterday.
Read MoreState funding, community resources and other critical deliverables are driven by demographic data. Without accurate demographic data, our community is underrepresented and won’t receive the resources it needs.
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