Transgender activists and allies rallied at the White House today to protest the Trump administration's latest attempt to erase trans people. Here's what they had to say about protecting trans rights and the media's role in covering the transgender community. #WontBeErased
This is my daughter... she is smart and beautiful and brave and has the biggest heart in the world... her future is bright and there are no limits on what she can accomplish... and she #WontBeErased#TransRightsAreHumanRights
We're not going anywhere - transgender people can't be erased with a memo. Post a selfie. Call a friend. Attend our rally tomorrow. Everything to show them that we #WontBeErased
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
#WeWontBeErased.
And we won't stop fighting.
A Texas District Court ruled that federal employment law protects transgender workers. This is the latest ruling in a growing trend. https://t.co/DIyRB1R9Ih
If you are trans & cannot comfortably be visible, YOU ARE VALID.
If you are trans & cannot safely be out, YOU ARE VALID.
If you are trans & do not “pass” or are not binary, YOU ARE VALID.
If you are trans & still figuring it out, YOU ARE VALID.
#TransDayOfVisibility#LGBTQ
Happy #TransDayOfVisibility -- No matter your gender identity, your surgical status, your ability or desire to transition, you are valid. We see you. We send love to all of our siblings out there and to those who went before us.
These statistics are why we're committed to creating a database of the best #TransHealth professionals for Kentucky people. https://t.co/mDjMyXkd5N https://t.co/dz32lmtGmG
We are absolutely thrilled to have Big Freedia, Lizzo, CeCe Peniston, Brooke Candy, Brandon Stansell, Katie Pruitt, Trevor James Tillery, Cover Me Badd and so many more great performers this year! 👏 #KPF2018 🏳️🌈
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🚨 ALERT! 🚨 ONE DAY REMAINS to leave comments with HHS to fight back against the Trump-Pence proposed rule to deny you health care. #PutPatientsFirst#DontDenyUsCare https://t.co/okPLBMmBEu
Transgender people are enlisting and serving with distinction right now, and there is no legitimate reason to change that. Releasing this news under cover of darkness late on a Friday night is an act of extreme cowardice by this president. https://t.co/Yk0jQOgdP5
Trans people are not a burden.
Trans people are not a burden.
Trans people are not a burden.
Trans people are not a burden.
Trans people are not a burden.
Trans people are not a burden.
Trans people are not a burden.
Trans people are not a burden.
Trans people are not a burden.
“[Betsy DeVos’] actions have actively placed thousands of transgender students like my daughter at a greater risk of discrimination while she refuses to enforce the law and investigate Title IX complaints.” https://t.co/9xjZkd2Vqq