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2,000 LGBTQ+ Activists Unite Amid Political Repression

1/29/2026

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About 2,000 LGBTQ+ activists gathered in Washington, D.C., for the Creating Change 2026 conference.
The event emphasized resilience amid rising political repression and the impact of extremism and disinformation, with participants connecting to D.C.'s LGBTQ+ community.
Task Force director Fernando Z. López stressed relationships and infrastructure as key to crisis response.
Severe winter weather stranded some attendees.

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Story summary

About 2,000 LGBTQ+ activists gathered in Washington, D.C., for the Creating Change 2026 conference.
The event emphasized resilience amid rising political repression and the impact of extremism and disinformation, with participants connecting to D.C.'s LGBTQ+ community.
Task Force director Fernando Z. López stressed relationships and infrastructure as key to crisis response.
Severe winter weather stranded some attendees.