“I am a human being and I am also trans- I am a mosaic of experiences and identities, with joy and sorrow and happiness and love"
“This bill specifically targets transgender girls because of a false presumption that they have an unfair advantage”
"Gov. Abbott & Attorney General Paxton are joining a politically motivated misinformation campaign with no consideration of medical science"
"I am in awe of the transgender children and their parents that I meet. Spend 10 minutes with them and you will be as well"
“Anti-LGBTQ+ elected officials are using this divisive political strategy to harm kids who are simply trying to navigate their adolescence"
Missouri doesn’t need an insurrectionist and a transphobic woman representing us in the United States Senate
“This bill is not about fairness in sports nor has it even been. This is an effort to further isolate transgender youth in Iowa by lawmakers"
LGBTQ+ advocates do not want a commission appointed by elected officials. "We see that could be weighted against transgender kids"
The language is clearly targeting Trans female youth. The bill will now head to the full Senate for consideration
She also complained that their classmates weren’t allowed to make fun of them- while speaking at a forum for candidates