Baehr and Curadh - A Gay Podcast

127 - The Fallout


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This is episode 127 of the Baehr and Curadh podcast. We are going to talk about the fallout.

  • In case you didn't know, Kamala Harris lost the presidential election.
  • The National Gay And Lesbian Task Force seems unprepared for a loss.
  • On the other hand, the Human Rights Campaign Fund released a statement the day after the election.
  • "Like millions of other Americans, we're heartbroken by the results of the presidential election, as well as the loss of other pro-equality champions across the country. We know our community is feeling scared, angry, and worried about what's next for them and their families. We see you - there's no question that we will face more challenges in the years to come as part of our fight for full . . . equality. But our ancestors taught us that resilience is our superpower. Make no mistake – we are not backing down. And we are going to continue to show up for each other and for the march toward progress – no matter what."
  • According to exit polls, 85% of gay Americans voted for Kamala Harris.
  • Cellphone users in at least nine cities reported receiving racist text messages.
  • "You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation. Be ready at 12 pm sharp with your belongings."
  • Elon Musk misgenders daughter (Vivian Jenna Wilson), in response to her decision to leave US after Trump win.
  • "Even if he's only in office for 4 years . . . the people who willingly voted this in, aren't going anywhere, anytime soon."
  • Google sees flood of searches on moving abroad. Google searches for "move to Canada" surged 1,270% in the 24 hours after polls closed on Tuesday. Similar searches about moving to New Zealand climbed nearly 2,000% while those for Australia jumped 820%.
  • Gay political candidates won big. 280 won their races, only 66 lost. 131 are still undecided.
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