Boygenius condemns the rise of anti-trans bills at Coachella 2023: “Trans lives matter”
Boygenius slammed the rise of anti-trans legislation during their Coachella performance. Over the last few years, Republican lawmakers have ruthlessly targeted the rights of trans individuals.
Since the start of 2023, over 400 anti-trans bills have been introduced across 48 states. According to American Civil Liberties Union, Arkansas, West Virginia, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho have already passed laws banning trans people from life-saving health care, sports participation, and using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity.
In response to the continued attacks on trans people and the LGBTQ+ community as a whole, activists and celebrities have used their platforms to speak out against the hate – including music supergroup Boygenius.
On 15 April, Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus slammed the hateful wave of legislation during their packed set at Coachella 2023. “This is our first proper show,” Dacus said during a brief break. “I want to say before we keep going, I don’t know if you’ve been checking the news and seeing the tomfoolery that’s going on in Florida, Missouri, and so many other places, but trans lives matter, trans kids matter. “We’re going to fight it, and we’re going to win.
