Unite for Trans Rights!
In recent years, we have witnessed a surge in discriminatory bills and horrifying physical attacks targeting transgender individuals. We refuse to stay silent in the face of such hatred and violence. All across our nation, every state except Delaware introduced legislation in 2023 that would negatively impact transgender individuals rights. From Kansas, where Senate Bill No. 12 sets a minimum age of 21 to access gender affirming care, to Florida where SB 254 has granted the state the power to kidnap transgender youth, to Texas where Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3 plainly states the Assembly will work to ban gender affirming care, to Nebraska where state Senator Machaela Cavanuagh had spent over three weeks filibustering every piece of legislation as protest to anti-trans legislation. To add insult to injury, the powers that be have begun to punish dissenting opinions, as the Nebraska state Senator Megan Hunt has faced an ethics investigation for voting no on an anti-trans bill; and Montana Representative Zooey Zephyr, an openly transgender lawmaker, was censured and barred from being on the House floor, anteroom and gallery, effectively preventing her from performing her duties. These are not poor decisions, these are acts of genocide, these are crimes against humanity. We should not have to fight for our lives in the Land of the Free.
On November 20th, the Transgender Day of Remembrance, at 10am we will walk the streets of DC to the Reflecting Pool to demand Federal protections for all trans people that would prevent states from passing anti-trans legislature, protect access to gender affirming care and banning the use of trans-panic defense in court, and that our federal agencies and courts enforce the current protections. We also aim to urge Congress to prosecute these crimes against humanity, and to pay homage to those who gave their lives for our freedom and those who lost their lives to acts of extremist transphobia.
On November 20th, the Transgender Day of Remembrance, at 10am we will walk the streets of DC to the Reflecting Pool to demand Federal protections for all trans people that would prevent states from passing anti-trans legislature, protect access to gender affirming care and banning the use of trans-panic defense in court, and that our federal agencies and courts enforce the current protections. We also aim to urge Congress to prosecute these crimes against humanity, and to pay homage to those who gave their lives for our freedom and those who lost their lives to acts of extremist transphobia.
There is not yet funding for bail or for protection, there is a risk that extremists will see this as an opportunity to attack and therefore there is risk of great bodily harm or worse. By attending you are agreeing you were informed of this risk and agree not to hold the organizers or their sponsors liable.
First Time Protesting?
Participating in a protest is an empowering way to voice your concerns and stand up for what you believe in and to facilitate change. To ensure your safety, comfort, and effectiveness during this demonstration, we put together a list of things to bring, leave at home and some tips to stay safe and effectively protest on our First Time Protesters Page.
Need Assistance?
We have list of LGBTQ+ Resources that may be able to provide legal, financial or medical assistance.
Can't Attend?
No problem! We understand that many people will be unable to attend our event for a number of reasons, which is why we're inviting you to Protest From Your Couch! Between November 18th and November 22nd, Protest From Your Couch by calling and emailing your representatives and tell them why they must pass comprehensive protections now.
Locations
We will meet at the center of Freedom Plaza at 10 am before walking down 15th Street and Constitution Avenue to the Lincoln Memorial, the demonstration will end at 4pm. The walk is scheduled to last about 30 minutes, we recommend wearing shoes that are comfortable and already have been broken in.
