Religious and politically conservative people are pushing so hard right now to stifle our voices, and to stop students from hearing them. They're pushing so hard to stop students from feeling supported and affirmed in their own selves.

Discouraging to see this happening today, when only a few years ago LGBTQ progress looked inevitable.

It's people like you resisting who are going to make a difference. I believe that one day we'll pull out of this backlash, but I don't know when.

My hopes are with people like you who are determined to take a stand! Thank you.