Discriminatory policies targeting LGBTQ+ people are form of political violence

Discriminatory policies targeting LGBTQ+ people are form of political violence

By Brandie Reiner, NASW Arizona Chapter Executive Director According to the legislative tracker maintained by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a total of 456 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced during the current year. President Trump has enacted eight executive orders specifically aimed at individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. The level of hostility fostered by federal and legislative policies has escalated to such an extent that the U