Our Wins Of The Week - March 26, 2023

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— George

We love to see karma win, and here was a great example: 

The former Florida Rep. who sponsored the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill just pled guilty to COVID funds fraud and could be going away for a very long time. 

Republicans against Trumpism @RpsAgainstTrump

Joe Harding, the now-former Florida Republican lawmaker who authored the extremist “Don’t Say Gay” bill could face up to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday afternoon to federal felony fraud charges in a scheme to obtain $150,000 in COVID-19 rawstory.com/florida-gop-la…… https://t.co/DtQbjBDptK

But not everyone or everything out of Florida is awful! 

Our first Gen Z member of Congress, Maxwell Frost, represents FL’s 10th district. A survivor of one of our nation’s most horrific school shootings, he is teaming up to make a difference on gun safety. 

Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost @RepMaxwellFrost

I grew up in the lockdown generation, been organizing against gun violence since I was 15, and survived the threat itself. I’m proud to introduce my first ever legislation, with @ChrisMurphyCT to establish an Office of Gun Violence Prevention!

Bravo, Maxwell!

Also, we were incredibly inspired by Grace Linn, the 100-year-old widow of a fallen WWII soldier, who powerfully spoke out against GOP book bans at a Florida school board meeting.

Nikki Fried @NikkiFried

If you feel like you're tired of fighting for what's right in Florida, meet Grace Linn.

Hero.

And lookie here, Disney is holding a major summit on gay rights later this year that sure seems like a big ol’ middle finger to Ron DeSantis. 

Michael Wilner @mawilner

Disney will host a major conference promoting LGBTQ rights in the workplace this September, demonstrating the limits of Ron DeSantis’ campaign against diversity training and to control the Magic Kingdom. (w/ @MaryEllenKlas) miamiherald.com/news/politics-…

Allyship was a big, winning theme this week. 

Amid the rightwing’s ongoing assault on the transgender community, folks continued to step up to support our trans siblings.

Openly gay Democratic Representative Robert Garcia went to the House floor to stand with the trans community in a powerful speech.

Acyn @Acyn

Garcia: I know how painful life can be as an openly gay person. Like so many in our community, I have experienced harassment because of who I am. But they pale in comparison to the onslaught of attacks against the trans community in this country today.

Likewise, a Democratic Nebraska state senator called out the utter hypocrisy of her Republican colleague who is leading the charge against trans kids.

Heartland Signal @HeartlandSignal

NE State Sen. Hunt (D) slams State Sen. Kauth (R) for anti-trans legislation hypocrisy: "[She thinks these kids] aren't mature ... enough to make their own decisions, but in a couple weeks [Kauth will] turn around and vote for a bill to a force 12-year-old to have a baby."

Even as her colleague Sen. Cavanaugh vowed to continue her filibuster over a Republican anti-trans bill.

Senator Machaela Cavanaugh @senatormachaela

New bills will come to the floor in the coming weeks, including ones I support. I will filibuster them all. Every. Single. One. Why? Because I am not giving extremists any chance to legislate their hate against the trans community. #DontLegislateHate

And in the wake of Tennessee’s new anti-drag law, country singer Maren Morris brought drag queens up on stage at Nashville’s Love Rising benefit to support trans and drag rights.

The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller

🎶 “I want a house with a crowded table… and a place by the fire for everyone…” 🎶 Awesome big number with @MarenMorris @outsidechild13 & friends bringing drag queens on stage at #LoveRising NASHVILLE. Thousands in attendance, hundreds of thousands raised. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️ #LoveWins

Morris had a blunt message for Tennessee officials after she took her 3-year-old son to meet drag queens at the event’s sound check:

Maren's GIRLs @MarensGIRLs

.@MarenMorris you are a fucking LEGEND #LoveRising

Allies FTW!

Our wins of the week would not be complete without a dog (and his boy) video. Prepare for all the feels.

Jessi 💫 @its_jessi_grace

This is the most wholesome thing you’re going to see today… A dog and his boy ❤️❤️❤️

Speaking of the feels, this little girl holding onto Halle Bailey–aka Ariel in the upcoming Little Mermaid film–for dear life at Disney World is everything.

Pop Tingz @ThePopTingz

A little girl would not let go of Halle Bailey after she saw her at Disney World🥺❤️

And finally, here is a reminder of the fact that Superman is an inherently political character. 

KayCee @Kryptonian_Cafe

You grossly misunderstand this character if you think he should be politically neutral.

This fan of the Man of Steel broke down why that is.

Tom Taylor @TomTaylorMade

Superman is a refugee who chose to be a journalist to champion truth and justice. In his very 1st appearance, he broke down the doors of a governor’s mansion to stop a prisoner’s execution. And his arch-rival is a billionaire who wants to control the planet.

KayCee @Kryptonian_Cafe

You grossly misunderstand this character if you think he should be politically neutral. https://t.co/3GqD7G8Cgt

Thanks to all the everyday heroes making our world a better place, even as so many are trying to tear it and so many of our fellow humans down.

— Uncle George and team