"We deserve this moment; we have waited millions of years to show up as survivors and be seen as full humans filled with wonder."
"Discriminating against transgender youth is a higher priority than addressing the real problems affecting ALL Texans today"
Discrimination is not a Louisiana value, and this bill was a solution in search of a problem that simply does not exist in Louisiana
DeSantis & lawmakers are legislating on a false, discriminatory premise that puts the safety & well-being of transgender children on the line
Supporters who say it is about a level playing field cannot even provide an example of one incident where this issue has even occurred
He does not believe in a Virginia where everyone can live, work, and raise a family without being discriminated against for who they are
These bills have emerged as a new culture war, with Republican state legislators introducing and voting for them amid Democratic opposition
Three of the sites are in states that have enacted laws banning the participation of Trans youth in girls' and women's sports
If a House vote passed the measure then it would head to Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott for his signature
A 26-14 vote left GOP backers of the measure one short of the necessary two-thirds majority