Trans people aren't just facing violent rhetoric but also legislation that would strip them of basic rights.
“It’s a really scary time, and a time when I hope a lot of people are looking at this and understanding the kind of attacks that are really happening on trans people and the level of threat that there is,” Bales said.In November, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project said that anti-LGBTQ+ mobilization had “risen to its highest levels” since the project started recording U.S. data in 2020.
“If you compared the first quarter of 2023 with the same time period last year, for example, it’s four times higher,” Jones said in an email. Incidents logged this year include protests outside family-friendly events and at medical clinics that offer gender-affirming care to trans people. Members of the Proud Boys, the far-right street gang that played an integral role in the attack on Congress on Jan. 6, 2021, frequently attend these events.canceling a planned drag brunch at a community church due to a “realistic threat that organized protests and counter-protests could result in violence.
“I think this year it’s really starting to play out ... the same bills are being introduced [in different states], the rhetoric isRelated
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
West Virginia, Kentucky Republicans Latest to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth'While we lost the battle in the legislature, our defeat is temporary. We will not lose in court,' said one Kentucky activist. 'And we are winning in so many other ways.'
Leer más »
Biden Marks International Transgender Day of Visibility, Blasts Republicans Targeting Trans YouthIn a presidential proclamation on Thursday and a subsequent statement on Friday, Biden acknowledged “a wave of discriminatory state laws” aimed at trans Americans, squarely blaming “MAGA extremists” for “advancing hundreds of hateful and extreme state laws that target transgender kids and their families.”
Leer más »
Biden marks International Transgender Day of Visibility by blasting Republicans targeting trans youth | CNN PoliticsPresident Joe Biden is using International Transgender Day of Visibility on Friday to sharply criticize acts of violence and discrimination against Americans who identify as trans and nonbinary, zeroing in on the growing number of Republican-led bills targeting trans youth.
Leer más »
6 Trans Entrepreneurs Share How Anti-Trans Legislation Affects Their Lives And LivelihoodsOn International Transgender Day of Visibility, six trans and nonbinary small business owners share the impact of anti-trans legislation on their lives and livelihoods.
Leer más »
Activists celebrate Trans Day of Visibility in Philly amid a wave of anti-trans bills nationwideAs anti-trans bills became law in Kentucky and West Virginia, Philly activists gathered to declare their support for trans people here.
Leer más »
Republicans Have Met The Enemy and His Name Is Alvin BraggIt’s not going to be Donald Trump’s fault if he’s indicted, according to Republicans. Instead, they plan to make Alvin Bragg their next big bogeyman.
Leer más »