President Biden vows to help trans people reach their “God-given potential”
#SOTU pic.twitter.com/d8GwhIJMX8— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) March 2, 2022Related: Trump spokesperson says there’s ‘no need’ for Biden’s SOTU.
Her reason is nutty as a fruitcake.Although passed by the House, the Equality Act has stalled in its progress to the Senate.Several states have been discussing introducing anti-trans legislation, including barring trans people from competing in sports and restrooms that align with their gender identity.Late last month, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott signed legislation that equated trans-affirming healthcare for minors as “a form of child abuse.” This includes the use of puberty blockers.Lawmakers in Alabama are pursuing a similar bill.Yesterday, the ACLU and Lambda Legal launched legal action to challenge the new Texas law.
In documents, it says that one woman who worked at the Texas family services department and who has a teenage trans daughter, was last week placed on leave while she is investigated under the terms of the new legislation.“Gender-affirming care for the treatment of gender dysphoria is medically necessary care, full stop,” said Lambda Legal Senior Counsel Paul Castillo, in a statement. “Criminalizing that care and threatening to tear children from their families is unconscionable and terrifying, and cannot stand.”Related: Dr.
Jill Biden hires a gay decorator to revamp the East Wing because she’s classy like thatBiden’s comments were welcomed by many, although some said they wanted to see more action over words.Thank you to Pres.
