Donald Trump’s Victory Sparks LGBTQ+ Fears, Echoing Pauley Perrette’s Equality Fight
Donald Trump’s 2024 win has reignited concerns about LGBTQ+ rights, particularly marriage equality. Although Trump didn’t directly campaign against same-sex unions, his history of supporting “traditional marriage” and criticizing the Supreme Court’s landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling has raised alarms. This uncertainty feels deeply personal to many, including NCIS star Pauley Perrette, who has long championed marriage equality as the defining civil rights issue of our time.
Pauley Perrette’s Activism: A Lifelong Commitment
In 2008, as California’s Proposition 8 banned same-sex marriage, Perrette made headlines by postponing her own wedding in solidarity. “I consider myself a civil rights activist before I consider myself an actress,” she said, emphasizing the importance of equality for all couples. Over the years, Perrette’s activism has extended far beyond LGBTQ+ rights, from supporting food banks to rescuing animals, but her commitment to fairness remains central.
The Fight for Equality: What’s at Stake
Trump’s track record on LGBTQ+ issues makes these fears tangible. While his administration’s stance on marriage equality remains uncertain, the potential for setbacks looms large. For advocates like Perrette, it’s not just about legal rights but preserving love, dignity, and hard-won progress.
Perrette’s New Project: Celebrating LGBTQ+ History
Perrette continues to shine a light on LGBTQ+ stories with Studio One Forever, a documentary about the iconic L.A. disco that served as a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community in the ’70s and ’80s. Calling the film “important for history’s sake,” she aims to remind viewers of past struggles and prevent history from repeating itself.
As fears grow over the future of marriage equality, Perrette’s voice remains a powerful call to action, championing love and justice in the face of uncertainty.
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