a bright light: the Delaware County Council (where I live) just unanimously passed a resolution βto declare Delaware County a safe county for the LGBTQ+ community.β I and many others spoke in favor of it and asked that this be only the first step of many. every councilmember affirmed that there would be more steps to come to protect us from discrimination and protect our rights. I am filled with optimism right now. this doesnβt solve everything, but it reminds me that people fight for us.