If you think the attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights stopped with marriage equality, think again. Legal and civil rights for queer folks are being chipped away at an alarming rate. From rolling back anti-discrimination protections to stacking courts with anti-LGBTQIA+ judges, the moves being made are as calculated as they are fcking infuriating. Let’s break this bullsht down: repealing federal protections, restricting healthcare access, judicial appointments that make your blood boil, undermining same-sex marriage, and erasing gender identity recognition.

Federal anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ folks have been under attack, especially in housing, education, and employment. Under previous administrations, executive orders and guidance documents extended protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity. But conservatives are hell-bent on rolling all that sh*t back, framing it as "restoring states’ rights" or "protecting religious freedom."

Imagine being kicked out of your apartment or denied a job just because you’re gay, trans, or nonbinary. That’s not a hypothetical—it’s what happens when federal protections are gutted. Without these safeguards, LGBTQIA+ individuals are left at the mercy of state laws, many of which offer little to no protection.

The argument is always about "leveling the playing field," but let’s be real: it’s about giving bigots a free pass to discriminate. If you think this isn’t happening, look at states that have already started rolling back protections in housing and public accommodations. The writing’s on the f*cking wall.

Healthcare providers are increasingly hiding behind "religious freedom" laws to deny services to LGBTQIA+ patients. These laws let doctors, nurses, and even entire hospitals refuse care if it conflicts with their "deeply held religious beliefs."

Imagine being a trans person in need of hormone therapy or a gay couple seeking fertility treatments, only to be told, "We don’t serve your kind here." It’s already happening in states with broad religious exemptions, and now there’s a push to make this bullsh*t federal policy.

The impact is catastrophic. LGBTQIA+ folks already face higher rates of healthcare disparities, and this sh*t makes it worse. People avoid seeking care out of fear of discrimination, which leads to worse health outcomes and even premature death.

Conservatives aren’t just playing for today—they’re stacking the courts with judges who have f*cked-up records on LGBTQIA+ issues. Federal judges serve for life, which means their rulings will shape the legal landscape for decades to come.

From judges who think "religious freedom" trumps queer rights to those who outright refuse to acknowledge trans identities, the bench is becoming a hotbed of bigotry. And don’t even get me started on the Supreme Court, which is already leaning hard to the right.

Every time a case involving LGBTQIA+ rights comes up, it’s a gamble. Will the courts uphold basic human dignity, or will they side with the assholes trying to strip us of our rights? With the current trajectory, it’s not looking good.

Same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in 2015 with the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. But conservatives haven’t stopped scheming to undermine it. From pushing "religious freedom" laws to supporting cases that challenge Obergefell, they’re chipping away at the foundation of marriage equality.

Some states are trying to pass laws that allow businesses and government officials to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages. Imagine applying for a marriage license or trying to adopt a child, only to be told, "Sorry, we don’t recognize your marriage because it’s against our beliefs."

This isn’t just about marriage. It’s about erasing queer families from the fabric of society. Undermining Obergefell sets a dangerous precedent that could pave the way for even more f*cked-up rulings down the line.

Policies and executive orders are being introduced to refuse recognition of gender identity in federal records and programs. This includes everything from passports and Social Security records to school enrollment forms.

For trans and nonbinary folks, this sht is devastating. Imagine trying to travel, enroll in school, or even get a fcking driver’s license when your gender isn’t legally recognized. It’s not just inconvenient—it’s dehumanizing.

This isn’t just about making life harder for trans and nonbinary people—it’s about erasing their existence altogether. By refusing to acknowledge gender identity, these policies are effectively saying, "You don’t count."

Here’s what we can do to push back against this relentless assault on LGBTQIA+ legal and civil rights: