So many celebrities have reacted to the heartbreaking reversal of transgender student protection
Since hearing about the Trump administration’s withdrawal of federal protection for transgender students, celebrities have responded to the anti-trans ruling in droves.
The decision is plainly unfair and discriminates against the transgender community (public school students are now no longer protected by law if they use the restroom or locker room with which they best identify), and many view this as a human rights violation. We’ve come so far in achieving equality as a society, and needless to say, this is a huge step back.
Let these voices be heard loud and clear.
Just seeing the news about removing laws protecting trans people. This isn’t about politics. It’s about human rights, and it’s not okay.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 23, 2017
TRANSGENDER YOUTH! I see you. I hear you. I respect you. I will protect you. #ProtectTransKids #TakeAction
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) February 23, 2017
Trans friend, if you are struggling tonight, please reach out to @TrevorProject and @Translifeline. Equality for all! #ISTANDWITHGAVIN pic.twitter.com/bgipj0rmqg
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) February 23, 2017
This is disgusting. This is unacceptable. I #StandWithGavin and every Trans person who deserve nothing less than protection and equality. https://t.co/IK5TO8nWQ8
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) February 23, 2017
the real issue surrounding the transgender bathroom situation is about allowing trans people to simply exist. #protecttranskids pic.twitter.com/ELShHESEUX
— tyler oakley (@tyleroakley) February 23, 2017
To the LGBTQ community, I'm sorry for the message that was sent today. They don't speak for all of us. We love you.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 23, 2017
We need to protect trans youth and stand up against this cruelty that hurts our kids. Support @Translifeline
— Elliot Page (@TheElliotPage) February 22, 2017
We’re super glad that these celebrities are using their public platform to raise awareness about what’s going on in the political and social scene. It’s very scary to think of the violent backlash that could very well result from this rollback, not to mention the increase in social isolation and depression among transgender youth.
If you didn’t see Richard Linklater’s PSA against the anti-trans bathroom bill in Texas, it’s definitely worth checking out. In the simplest way, it puts forward the idea that everybody deserves a safe place to go to the bathroom, and that this is not a privacy issue — it’s a discrimination issue.
Now more than ever, we must show our support for #transgender youth. We are with you and we support you. ❤💛💚💙💜 #ProtectTransKids
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) February 23, 2017
The more voices who get on board with this campaign, the better. Positive change never comes easy, but usually when it comes, it’s the result of a large group who wouldn’t stop until the end.
So, let’s keep fighting this together.
