Orion Rummler

Orion Rumler, a reporter covering LGBTQ+ issues, and Jenny Peiser, Chief Legal Officer at Lambda Legal, dive into the rising anxiety within the LGBTQ community following Trump's election. They highlight a staggering increase in crisis hotline calls and the rush to marry before potential protections disappear. Rumler and Peiser discuss the implications of recent political changes on youth mental health and legal challenges, while emphasizing the urgent need for advocacy and support resources in a changing political landscape.

Orion Rummler, a dedicated reporter on policy and social issues, joins the discussion to unpack Project 2025, a 920-page conservative blueprint for a potential second Trump term. They delve into the alarming threats this project poses to LGBTQ rights, focusing on gender-affirming care and the criminalization of transgender identities. Rummler emphasizes the intertwining of LGBTQ rights with broader social issues, warning of the dangers that this agenda poses to families and marginalized communities. It's a call to action for allies to stay vigilant.