Celeb Instagram: Post-election Edition

This morning I woke up extremely sad, for the first time since I came out I truly felt scared to be a minority. My fear and sadness quickly dissipated after spending the morning with my beautiful family, I am very lucky. I've been spoiled to be a gay man in the Obama administration. Marriage equality, the repeal of "Don't ask, Don't tell", 250 LGBTQ appointments to full-time and advisory positions in the federal government; the list goes on and on. We've made progress in the sports world and have more LGBTQ athletes now more than ever. That being said there is an obvious lack of empathy towards all minorities in our country. We seem to choose policy and self interest rather than equality and human decency. Regardless of your politics we should all choose to shape an America where we treat each other with love and respect regardless of your religion, skin color, gender or sexual preference. I have never been more motivated to create a culture where the KKK feels like it doesn't have a voice, where Muslim men and women aren't scared, where all of our LGBTQ youth feel like they are supported by their government and where young girls know that anything is possible. We the people have the power and it is our duty to protect each other from whatever hate we will encounter over our lifetime. This election is not a surprise to me but a reminder how far we have to go.

A photo posted by Robbie Rogers (@robbierogers) on Nov 9, 2016 at 4:06pm PST

A photo posted by Ellen (@theellenshow) on Nov 9, 2016 at 9:56am PST

Saw this on the internet and I agree. We are all blessed to live in a beautiful country that many people have had to fight and die for to make more perfect. No matter how upset you may be today, or elated: Never stop fighting and always stay hopeful. Xx

A photo posted by Greg Berlanti (@gberlanti) on Nov 9, 2016 at 10:36am PST

Woke up later than usual. Swear I just woke up from a nightmare. But it was real. It was real? Right? Gotta wait four years for my government to reflect the ALL the people it represents. It was two steps forward one step back. It's ok, cuz real change doesn't set quickly it takes time. I'mma keep my head up, and hope that over the next four years trump will perform with class, dignity, and virtue. If not…. we need to figure out a plan citizens, we can't keep looking crazy infront of the entire world if we keep wanting to act like a big boss, cuz now we really look like bullies. Ok I'm done. No more talking bad about our new president elect. . #americanhorrorstory I mean #america #american #2016 Congrats bro.

A photo posted by Raven-Symoné (@ravensymone) on Nov 9, 2016 at 7:13am PST

I will speak…I will write…I will sing…I will hope and believe in love. #america

A photo posted by Melissa Etheridge (@melissa_etheridge) on Nov 9, 2016 at 3:06pm PST

and so it goes #wethepeople

A photo posted by Rosie ODonnell (@rosie) on Nov 9, 2016 at 3:28pm PST