Less than a month after a deadly shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, the House Oversight Cmte. will host survivors for a hearing on violence and threats against LGBTQ people.
with 305 criminal counts in the case, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, and bias-motivated crimes. It could be the most heavily prosecuted murder case in state history, authorities said., which shattered the bone in his arm. He told NBC News last month, “No matter how many bullets someone sprays, there’s going to be a lot more love — and that’s a lot stronger than any bullet.
Anderson echoed that sentiment in a statement to NBC News ahead of the hearing. “These attacks, like the one at Club Q, are designed to scare us from living authentically and honestly," he said."But to our community and to the world, just know this: We are not afraid, we are empowered, we are strong and we are proud. Love will win.”
The December hearing also comes amid fears that the Supreme Court could revisit same-sex marriage. Last week, the House passed legislation enshrining federal
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