Xavier Becerra urges HHS to take proactive stance on LGBTQ+ rights.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra: Going on the Offensive for LGBTQ+ Rights
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra made a bold statement on Monday, declaring that his department is taking a proactive approach to advancing gay and transgender rights. In a groundbreaking move, Becerra opened the department’s first-ever Pride Summit, dedicated to addressing crucial LGBT health issues. He emphasized the urgent need for progress, stating that America should be “expecting much more” from his department and that it’s time to “move faster.”
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“This game of defense can get tiring. We want offense,” Becerra asserted. “Let’s play on the offensive and let’s grow.” With these powerful words, he set the tone for the daylong event, where numerous speakers tackled the pressing issue of the alarming number of “anti-LGBTQ bills” introduced in state legislatures this session. The majority of these bills focus on gender ideology and gender transitions for minors.
Karine Jean-Pierre, speaking on behalf of President Joe Biden, also addressed the audience, acknowledging the challenging year that gay and transgender individuals have faced in the United States. She reassured attendees that the administration will never cease its fight against those who “breed hate.”
Becerra proudly shared that HHS was the first Cabinet department to raise the pride flag above the American flag for the month of June, inspiring other departments to follow suit. However, he emphasized that much more work is needed to promote equity across all aspects of government.
“We must figure out a way to expand,” emphasized the HHS secretary, highlighting the importance of garnering greater support for the gay and transgender rights movement. Becerra firmly believes that the majority of Americans are actually allies, even if they don’t realize it yet.
“This summit is not just a gathering of friends… It’s not just about protecting the progress we’ve made,” Becerra explained. “It’s about recognizing that most Americans are with us if we can engage in meaningful conversations with them.”
In closing, Becerra made a resolute statement: “We mean it. We’re going to do it. And we hope to enlist you.”
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