A national law that further stigmatizes these children is completely unnecessary and would only put students at greater risk
Queer Youth Assemble organized events across the country
Statement comes against backdrop of anti-Transgender laws
U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) among measure's sponsors
Ugandan lawmakers passed anti-homosexuality bill last week
The White House issued a statement Monday: "[...] the bill does not actually help parents support their children at school"
"With homophobic and transphobic legislation being proposed in state legislatures - it is far past time we act to outlaw discrimination"
Activists from Colombia, Afghanistan expected to speak at March 20 gathering
Meg Whitman's March 3 comments raised eyebrows
House GOP is expected to kill the proposal, which is seen as a possible blueprint for major themes in Biden's expected reelection campaign
