Community & Identity - Pride is important for self-expression and celebrating freedom [1] - Pride events provide a sense of community and demonstrate solidarity [1][3] - It's crucial to stand up for what's right and who you are, especially for future generations [2][3] - The community will endure regardless of the government [3] Equality & Acceptance - Everyone deserves an equal place in society [4] - The goal is to live freely without oppression from politicians or those in power [4] - Diversity and equality should be embraced [5] - People should be celebrated, not just tolerated [8] Political Message - Politicians should not dictate personal relationships or identities [5][6] - Politicians' role is to ensure safety and provide resources for survival and thriving [6] - Those advocating against the community are on the wrong side of history [5] - Politicians should open their hearts and get to know queer people [7][8]

Being a part of the LGBTQ+ community, there are a lot of challenges. It's really easy to feel othered, especially in spaces like the internet and gaming, just because there are a lot of unsafe spaces out there. So when we see people like us on stages or in video games or on the front page of big websites, it really does make us feel like we belong here.Finding yourself is such a hard journey, and having people in your corner makes that journey a little bit easier. Having someone be there for you when you co ...