
Internet Abuzz with Queer Support for Kamala Harris' Presidential Run
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential announcement sparked creative LGBTQ support online, with memes, videos, and criticisms over her policies.

Shortly after Vice President Kamala Harris declared her presidential bid post Joe Biden's exit, the internet was inundated with creative expressions of support from the LGBTQ community.
The online sphere was abuzz with cheeky videos and memes, swiftly gaining traction and culminating in a supercut of Harris' laughter, synchronized with a Charli XCX track, which rapidly went viral, amassing over 1.3 million views. The expeditious outpouring of backing was further exemplified by the emergence of photos and videos depicting a cohort of individuals at Fire Island Pines, an LGBTQ-friendly beach, donning "brat" lime green cropped T-shirts inscribed with "Kamala" in the style of Charli XCX's album.
Campy and Queer-Coded Posts
The community's endorsement was also conveyed through a plethora of campy and queer-coded posts showcasing an array of memes and videos, with many endearingly referring to Harris as "mother."
The multifaceted support was not confined to the virtual realm, as prominent LGBTQ rights groups such as the Human Rights Campaign, lauded Harris' endeavors during her tenure as the California attorney general. They highlighted her instrumental role in disbanding the gay/trans panic defense, a significant milestone in the advocacy for LGBTQ rights.
Endorsements and Criticisms
Furthermore, Harris garnered endorsements from 10 of the 12 openly LGBTQ members of Congress, encompassing a bipartisan cohort, accentuating the breadth of her support within the community. However, amidst the prevailing acclaim, dissenting voices also reverberated, critiquing Harris' alignment with the Biden administration's stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Some vocal critics called for a reevaluation of their support, underlining the need for a decisive stance against what they deemed as U.S. complicity in atrocities in Gaza. Additionally, reservations were expressed regarding Harris' past actions during her tenure as California's attorney general, particularly her involvement in impeding a trans woman's access to gender-affirming surgery while in prison.
While the LGBTQ community's support for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential aspirations has been resounding and multifaceted, it has also been underscored by a discernible undercurrent of discerning scrutiny, reflective of the community's diversity of thought and the expectation of unwavering advocacy from its allies.
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