the political establishment of iran is not known for its openmindedness or tolerance on sexuality and gender nonetheless its homophobic vitriol has been exceptionally high these past few weeks in iran homophobia as political posturing at this point there has been so much confusing affordable care act news coverage that many people in oregon and across the land have developed aca fatigue just from having to hear about it around the clock myself included long live lgbtq oregonians how is cover oregon working for queer and trans people my hope and prayer is for the church to fully embrace all lgbtqi people this will have a dramatic impact for many but most especially for our youth who do not need to be shamed healed or merely tolerated but fully embraced and loved just as they are beautifully created in gods image loving all gods children equally