Mark Takano tweeted the following:
"Today is the is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, a day to to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ people around the world.As we fight for LGBTQ+ rights abroad, we must model an inclusive society here at home."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Mark Takano:
"I knew and admired Urvashi Vaid. She understood the intersectionality of being both gay and AAPI, and was a champion and pioneer for the LGBTQ community.Her ferocity and her generosity will be greatly missed. My condolences to all who knew and loved her she left us too soon. twitter.com/TheAdvocateMag" on May 16Read on Twitter
"I hope the attacker is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. But, Its not enough to continue responding to these attacks we must prevent them from occurring in the first place.Im grieving the lives that were taken and thinking of those who were seriously injured." on May 16Read on Twitter
"The vile, racially motivated act of domestic terrorism in Buffalo, New York, is the result of radicalized right-wing extremists fueled by the great replacement theory and enabled by Republican lawmakers who refuse to address the threat this has on our communities and our country. twitter.com/washingtonpost" on May 16Read on Twitter