Friday, March 1, 2024

Republicans are depriving trans youth of their rights

All kids — including those who identify as transgender — deserve love, protection and support.
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Jason,

In recent years, the rights of transgender youth nationwide have come under attack. Extremist Republicans have penned and pushed an absurd amount of legislation that would limit or eliminate the rights of all LGBTQ+ Americans — but they seem particularly set on targeting transgender kids and teens.

Politicians at every level of government are hell-bent on policing every aspect of the lives of trans kids: they're seeking to restrict participation in sports and deny access to essential healthcare.

It's time for Congress to stand up and protect the rights of transgender youth in the U.S. Sign now if you agree.

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These political attacks not only threaten the rights of these young people, they also endanger their mental health, social lives, and self-esteem.

Each year, nearly 2 million young people in the U.S. between the ages of 13 and 24 who identify as LGBTQ+ seriously consider suicide. They face social stigma, cultural prejudices, homophobia, and transphobia as they navigate the already turbulent years of young adulthood.

They shouldn't also have to worry that their home state will enact legislation stripping them of their fundamental rights, but they must. Millions of kids are already being impacted by draconian laws in multiple states:

  • Florida, North Carolina, Arkansas and several other states have enacted "Don't Say Gay" laws, which ban schools and educators from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity;
  • Alabama has proposed legislation mandating the outing of gender non-conforming children to their families;
  • Idaho and Louisiana have banned gender-affirming care for minors, and more states are considering it.

Like all young people, LGBTQ+ kids — including those who identify as transgender — deserve love, protection and support. We have a responsibility to enact nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.

Sign our petition: Congress must support transgender youth.

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Thank you,

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