Greta Van Fleet frontman Josh Kiszka has publicly come out in a brand new assertion on his social media, which advocates for LGBTQ+ rights within the state of Tennessee, the place he lives.
“The place I’ve settled a house in Tennessee, legislators are proposing payments that threaten the liberty of affection. It’s crucial that I converse my fact for not solely myself, however in hopes to alter hearts, minds, and legal guidelines in Tennessee and past,” the singer wrote.
“These points are particularly near my coronary heart as I’ve been in a loving, same-sex relationship with my accomplice for the previous 8 years. These near me are properly conscious, nevertheless it’s necessary to me to share publicly.
“Over time, the outpouring of affection for the LGBTQ+ group has been resounding, however there’s nonetheless work to be achieved for LGBTQ+ rights in TN, the nation, and the world. In response to the distinctive assist from my final submit, I needed to share how we are able to all proceed to advocate for this valiant trigger.”
The vocalist added the Instagram handles for quite a lot of LGBTQ+ organizations, then continued, “The LGBTQ+ group is a cultural pillar, consistently championing positivity and acceptance by artwork, music, literature, movie, and most significantly, laws.
“The best mortal reward of all is our capability to like and as we journey by time, could our better understanding of the matter round and inside us train us to like ever deeper,” he wrote.
A number of fellow musicians commented in assist of Kiszka’s assertion, together with Soiled Honey, who wrote, “We could not assist you extra!” Mac Saturn additionally commented, writing, “So pleased with you brother! We’re in your nook.”
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See his full submit under.
Tennessee launched 27 payments that may restrict the rights of the LGBTQ+ this yr — two of which have been handed — making members of the LGBTQ+ group extra vulnerable to discrimination as they might not be protected by state nondiscrimination legal guidelines, in keeping with the Washington Put up. One of many payments, signed by Tennessee Gov. Invoice Lee, would limit drag performances, nevertheless it was blocked by a federal decide.
“That is the yr that issues got here crashing down in Tennessee,” Sarah Warbelow, director of the Human Rights Marketing campaign stated. “We’ve seen various anti-LGBTQ payments in previous years, however this yr they had been launched sooner than ever, are extra excessive and have grown in quantity.”
Loudwire stands with the members of the LGTBQ+ group.
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