{"id":57093,"date":"2017-10-19T16:00:25","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T20:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/out-lgbtq-elected-officials-across-the-united-states-send-messages-of-support-to-lgbtq-youth-on-spiritday\/"},"modified":"2017-10-19T16:00:25","modified_gmt":"2017-10-19T20:00:25","slug":"out-lgbtq-elected-officials-across-the-united-states-send-messages-of-support-to-lgbtq-youth-on-spiritday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/out-lgbtq-elected-officials-across-the-united-states-send-messages-of-support-to-lgbtq-youth-on-spiritday\/","title":{"rendered":"Out LGBTQ elected officials across the United States send messages of support to LGBTQ youth on #SpiritDay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Out LGBTQ elected officials across the United States send messages of support to LGBTQ youth on #SpiritDay<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><span>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glaad.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/750px\/public\/images\/2017-10\/spirit%20day%202_1.PNG?itok=LxSayF5e&#038;c=c1c9da94bb496700942e091dcf8c69cd\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>Photo Credit: GLAAD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">From Alaska to Maine, out LGBTQ public officials took to Twitter on Spirit Day 2017 to voice their support for LGBTQ youth. Representation in public office is vital and these community leaders have a unique and powerful platform to let LGBTQ youth know they are loved and not alone.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Tony Navarrete\u200f &#8211; Arizona House of Representatives <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LGBTQ?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LGBTQ<\/a> elected officials across the nation are standing against bullying this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SpiritDay?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SpiritDay<\/a>, &#038; in support of LGBTQ youth. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OutPower?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OutPower<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LmRBGHaPAr\">pic.twitter.com\/LmRBGHaPAr<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Tony Navarrete (@NavarreteAZ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NavarreteAZ\/status\/921053312094388224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa &#8211; Wisconsin State Assembly <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><strong>As an <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LGBTQ?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LGBTQ<\/a> elected official, I am committed to supporting LGBTQ youth and will always stand against bullying. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SpiritDay?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SpiritDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OutPower?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OutPower<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/r2p24YnZNT\">pic.twitter.com\/r2p24YnZNT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 JoCasta Zamarripa (@repjocasta) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/repjocasta\/status\/921040962826186752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Felix Rivera\u200f &#8211; Anchorage Assembly <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><strong>Now more than ever, we must stand against bullying. As an <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LGBTQ?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LGBTQ<\/a> elected official, I&#8217;ll always speak up. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SpiritDay?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SpiritDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OutPower?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OutPower<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WBairCeyUN\">pic.twitter.com\/WBairCeyUN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Felix Rivera (@felixerivera89) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/felixerivera89\/status\/921065544589000704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Local and state representatives words and actions carry weight and have the power to directly influence their local communities. Using this position and visibility as an LGBTQ public official to stand with queer and marginalized youth who face bullying simply for being themselves can create real change and help accelerate acceptance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leslie Herod\u200f &#8211; Colorado General Assembly <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><strong>As an <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LGBTQ?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LGBTQ<\/a> elected official, I am committed to supporting LGBTQ youth and will always stand against bullying. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SpiritDay?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SpiritDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OutPower?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OutPower<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IyfY4sv7bX\">pic.twitter.com\/IyfY4sv7bX<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Leslie Herod (@leslieherod) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/leslieherod\/status\/921028428471533570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matt McCoy\u200f &#8211; Iowa State Senate <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><strong>As an <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LGBTQ?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LGBTQ<\/a> elected official, I am committed to supporting LGBTQ youth &#038; will always stand against bullying. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SpiritDay?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SpiritDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OutPower?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OutPower<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QQ8GysdjII\">pic.twitter.com\/QQ8GysdjII<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Matt McCoy (@mccoyforiowa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mccoyforiowa\/status\/921026508650672130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><\/strong><br \/><strong>Toni Atkins &#8211; California State Senate <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><strong>I will always stand with LGBTQ youth and support them every way I can. Bullying has no place in enlightened society. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SpiritDay?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SpiritDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OutPower?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OutPower<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DrYhxfjoNZ\">pic.twitter.com\/DrYhxfjoNZ<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Senator Toni Atkins (@SenToniAtkins) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenToniAtkins\/status\/921053048989814784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kelvin Atkinson\u200f &#8211; Nevada State Senate <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LGBTQ?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LGBTQ<\/a> elected officials across the nation are standing against bullying this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SpiritDay?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SpiritDay<\/a>, &#038; in support of LGBTQ youth. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OutPower?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OutPower<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LmRBGHaPAr\">pic.twitter.com\/LmRBGHaPAr<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Tony Navarrete (@NavarreteAZ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NavarreteAZ\/status\/921053312094388224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Other out LGBTQ public officials who participated in Spirit Day include:\u00a0Georgia State Representative\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Cannonfor58\/status\/921026794064662529\">Park Cannon\u200f<\/a>, Maine State Representative <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RyanFecteau\/status\/921004727520890880\">Ryan Fecteau<\/a>, Indianapolis City Council Member <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZachAdamson\/status\/921024289943498752\">Zach Adamson<\/a>, Michigan State Representative <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jonhoadley\/status\/921000828898603009\">Jon Hoadley<\/a>,NYC Council Member <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYCCouncil38\/status\/921072657021526016\">Carlos Menchaca<\/a>, NYC Council Member <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RosieMendez\/status\/921050079561224193\">Rosie Mendez\u200f<\/a>, New Hampshire Representative <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EdoftheNotch\/status\/921031902680711170\">Ed Butler<\/a>, Massachusetts State Senator \u200f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JulianCyr\/status\/921015010725416960\">Julian Cyr<\/a>, California State Senator <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RicardoLara4CA\/status\/921005191838687232\">Ricardo Lara<\/a>, New Hampshire Executive Council Member <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisPappasNH\/status\/921002427222056960\">Chris Pappas<\/a>, and California Council Member <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GabeKearney\/status\/921061293397651456\">Gabe Kearney<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glaad.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/1200px\/public\/images\/2017-10\/SpiritDay2017%20Stylized%20Divider.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>About Spirit Day<\/h2>\n<p>Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD\u2019s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Started in 2010 by high school student Brittany McMillan in response to numerous young LGBTQ lives lost to suicide, Spirit Day now draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth.<\/p>\n<p>As anti-LGBTQ policies, hate crimes, and harassment are on the rise, it is now especially important to let all marginalized youth know they are supported.<\/p>\n<p>This year, Spirit Day is on October 19, 2017. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you&#8217;ve got their backs at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.glaad.org\/spiritday\">glaad.org\/spiritday<\/a>. Follow @GLAAD on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/glaad\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/glaad\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/glaad\">Instagram<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/glaad.tumblr.com\/\">Tumblr <\/a>to keep up to date with #SpiritDay news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><span>October 19, 2017<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glaad.org\/blog\/out-lgbtq-elected-officials-across-united-states-send-messages-support-lgbtq-youth-spiritday\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.glaad.org\/blog\/out-lgbtq-elected-officials-across-united-states-send-messages-support-lgbtq-youth-spiritday<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Out LGBTQ elected officials across the United States send messages of support to LGBTQ youth on #SpiritDay Photo Credit: GLAAD From Alaska to Maine, out LGBTQ public officials took to Twitter on Spirit Day 2017 to voice their support for LGBTQ youth. 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