Zohran Mamdani: “Queer New Yorkers face higher rates of homelessness and job…”

“They face higher rates. Well, it is worthy of applause. It is. It is something that we are proud of. And yet we know that Queer New Yorkers face higher rates of homelessness and job insecurity. They often have more trouble accessing quality health care and city services, and they frequently encounter discrimination or a dearth of providers properly trained to care for them in health care settings.” (04:09–04:14)

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