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Virginians are showing up and sharing their opposi

Virginians are showing up and sharing their opposition to the anti-transgender student policy proposed by Gov. Youngkin’s Dept. of Education!

Public comment period closes October 26th. Click the link in our bio to learn more about how you can support trans and non-binary students in VA!

#transyouthbelongva

Governor Youngkin’s proposed anti-transgender po

Governor Youngkin’s proposed anti-transgender policy would:
1️⃣ Require teachers and school staff to “out” trans and non-binary students to their parents, violating the students’ trust and potentially subjecting youth to abuse.
2️⃣ Target trans students for exclusion and discrimination by restricting their ability to use the restroom or participate in school sports..
3️⃣ Prohibit teachers and staff from using students’ affirming names or pronouns.
We need to SPEAK OUT against these proposed rules and protect dignity for trans young people.

Join us in submitting your comment opposing these policies and telling Virginia that #TransYouthBelongVA.
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You showed up. You listened. You spoke out. You ma

You showed up. You listened. You spoke out. You marched.

Together we sent a loud, clear and united message to Governor Youngkin and his Department of Education that they are wrong for using trans and non-binary students as political pawns.

On Monday a 30-day public comment period will open. This is your chance to oppose the harmful policy.

#TransYouthBelongVA

📢SATURDAY IN RICHMOND📢 Join Equality Virgini

📢SATURDAY IN RICHMOND📢 Join Equality Virginia and our partners at a rally in support of transgender and non-binary students in Virginia! Let’s send a message that our rights are not up for debate!

📅 Saturday, September 24
📍 Capitol Bell Tower
⏰ 11:30 AM