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McBride: LGBTQ+ Rights Under Threat Amid Authoritarianism

2/19/2026

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At the Munich Security Conference, Rep. Sarah McBride warned that attacks on LGBTQ+ rights are being weaponized.
She said transphobia, homophobia, and sexism stem from the belief that birth determines identity.
McBride cited a recent incident in Congress where a Democratic colleague faced harassment and demonstrated how rules targeting trans individuals harm women.
Hillary Clinton moderated the panel, framing these issues as part of a broader struggle against authoritarianism.

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At the Munich Security Conference, Rep. Sarah McBride warned that attacks on LGBTQ+ rights are being weaponized.
She said transphobia, homophobia, and sexism stem from the belief that birth determines identity.
McBride cited a recent incident in Congress where a Democratic colleague faced harassment and demonstrated how rules targeting trans individuals harm women.
Hillary Clinton moderated the panel, framing these issues as part of a broader struggle against authoritarianism.