The hashtag #loveislove began trending on Twitter following the gay nightclub shooting in Orlando, FL, that left 50 people dead [1] and more than 50 injured. It's been declared the deadliest mass shooting in US history [2]. On Sunday, people used the hashtag to post messages showing love and support for the LGBT community; Twitter created a rainbow-colored heart that appeared every time someone used the hashtag. Check out some of the tweets:
this seriously got to me 😔💔 #LoveIsLove [3] pic.twitter.com/Ovy7e1eh4W [4]
— zoe ☾ (@bellasrollins) June 12, 2016 [5]
if i ever have kids i will raise them to be respectful, kind, loving, accepting, sympathetic, polite, giving people #LoveisLove [6]
— alyssa (@irishalbums) June 12, 2016 [7]
this is so important #LoveIsLove [8] pic.twitter.com/dUbZkDGobZ [9]
— kula (@fashionkillahes) June 12, 2016 [10]
No violent acts, in Orlando or any other place will stop LGBTQ+ people from sharing their love for one another. #LoveisLove [11]
— Christopher Glabb (@ChrisGlabb) June 12, 2016 [12]
Be proud of who we are. #loveislove [13] pic.twitter.com/RDgEox3UOH [14]
— h (@halsey) June 12, 2016 [15]
embrace your sexuality and who you are and don't let ANYONE tear that down #loveislove [16]
— dy (@santiaghoes) June 12, 2016 [17]
Your sexuality is not a sin. Killing 50 people for any reason is a sin. Remember that! #LoveIsLove [18]
— Sløvenian Clique (@SlovenianClique) June 12, 2016 [19]
Honoring the victims orlando #loveislove [20] at LA pride parade pic.twitter.com/WMslbJB3sI [21]
— joelle (@WHATABOUTCAYLEN) June 12, 2016 [22]
Let people live their lives how ever the hell they want. Its 'their' life not yours, so back off. Spread love not ignorance. #LoveIsLove [23]
— | Harriet | (@awishintherain) June 12, 2016 [24]
never be ashamed to be who you are, The world is a disgusting place but you are all utterly beautiful people my ❤️ goes out #loveislove [25]
— ellen (@ellencorser) June 12, 2016 [26]
Today we grieve for the lost and hurt.Tomorrow we rise to fight for universal acceptance and equality.Stay strong, remember that #LoveIsLove [27]
— Shuja Gandhi (@shujagandhi) June 12, 2016 [28]
everyone anywhere;
-be safe
-be proud
-be yourself
-be happy
-be cautious
i love you all so much💓#LoveIsLove [29] ✨ pic.twitter.com/630rNUEWxw [30]— rebekah (@lestersfreckles) June 12, 2016 [31]
my prayers go out to the family's who have been affected by this shooting. #loveislove [32]
— Mark Thomas (@duhitzmark) June 12, 2016 [33]
The #loveislove hashtag was popular almost a year ago when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of gay marriage [34], and its use then focused more on celebration than sorrow.