This Spirit Day, national and local political leaders from across the country sent LGBTQ+ a powerful message of support and love. They have your back and are fighting for you! This is a follow up to a previous blog post sharing additional messages of support from elected officials and political leaders.
Senator Tammy Duckworth
No one should ever be bullied, harassed or live in fear because of who they are and who they love. You deserve to show up as you are and live your truth. #SpiritDay
— Tammy Duckworth (@TammyDuckworth) October 21, 2021
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY-12)
Today, I go purple for #SpiritDay 2021 to make it clear that we must ALL stand together against bullying and show support for LGBTQ+ youth.
Learn more from @glaad at: https://t.co/44s2BH0gLB pic.twitter.com/gwmrrPTe1c
— Carolyn B. Maloney (@RepMaloney) October 21, 2021
Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04)
On #SpiritDay, I’m proud to stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ youth across the country to speak up against bullying.
LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately bullied because of who they are. No one deserves to be harassed for being their authentic selves. pic.twitter.com/qFLO87OQhu
— Rep. Steven Horsford (@RepHorsford) October 21, 2021
Rep. Julia Brownely (CA-26)
Today and every day, we stand with LGBTQ youth against bullying and harassment. No one should be bullied for being who they are. Join us in celebrating #SpiritDay and show your support by wearing purple or dropping in the comments. pic.twitter.com/HZINdYNv3Z
— Congresswoman Julia Brownley (@RepBrownley) October 21, 2021
Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02)
This #SpiritDay – and all days – I stand against bullying. It’s why earlier this year I introduced the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act with @PattyMurray @SenatorBaldwin to help #StopBullying.
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) October 21, 2021
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10)
Today on #SpiritDay, I proudly stand with LGBTQ+ youth against all bullying and discrimination.
No hurtful words or actions should stop you from being who you are and loving who you love. You can always count on me to have your back in Congress. pic.twitter.com/Boz7fjLSpV
— Rep. Jennifer Wexton (@RepWexton) October 21, 2021
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo
Today on #SpiritDay, we take a stand against bullying and show our support of LGBTQI+ youth.
We continue to work toward a world where LGBTQI+ youth can live without bullying & fear.
To LGBTQI+ youth everywhere, know this:
You are seen.
You are heard.
You are loved. pic.twitter.com/wSJq66DK17— Secretary Gina Raimondo (@SecRaimondo) October 21, 2021
Other elected officials that expressed their support for #SpiritDay inlcude Lexington Mayor Linda Gordon, Illinois Rep. Ann Williams, and Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang.