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Rep. Salinas Urges Urgent LGBTQ Protections Amid Threats

2/5/2026

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Rep. Andrea Salinas, Oregon, vice chair of the Equality Caucus, says LGBTQ protections are urgent amid threats from the Trump administration.
She backs the Equality Act and a federal transgender bill of rights to curb discrimination in employment, housing, and healthcare.
Her approach relies on education and empathy to broaden support.
She criticizes removing LGBTQ options from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, calling it cruel and dangerous.

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Rep. Andrea Salinas, Oregon, vice chair of the Equality Caucus, says LGBTQ protections are urgent amid threats from the Trump administration.
She backs the Equality Act and a federal transgender bill of rights to curb discrimination in employment, housing, and healthcare.
Her approach relies on education and empathy to broaden support.
She criticizes removing LGBTQ options from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, calling it cruel and dangerous.