Charlotte Clymer is a writer, LGBTQ advocate, and military veteran. She was previously the press secretary for rapid response at the Human Rights Campaign. She is based in Washington, D.C.
Our country is still complacent toward and condoning of hatred; it could use more of the kind of swift kick in the ass championed by LGBTQ activist Larry Kramer.
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