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Tegan & Sara Foundation Wants to Help LGBTQ People Through Coronavirus Crisis

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As the world continues to come to terms with the new reality of life in the time of coronavirus, artists are looking for ways not just to keep their fans entertained, but to support them through hard times.

Now, queer icons Tegan and Sara are stepping in to advocate for the LGBTQ community.On Thursday (April 2), the Tegan and Sara Foundation put out a statement, outlining their response plan for the COVID-19 outbreak. "The Tegan and Sara Foundation has always focused on grassroots action, and our first priority is meeting the immediate needs of our community (while we fight for long-term change)," they wrote. "As with many crises, the COVID-19 pandemic is having a disproportionate impact in LGBTQ+ communities ...

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