John,
This week, as anti-transgender rhetoric and violence is increasing across the nation, I led a group of House Democrats in introducing a resolution commemorating the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Our position is clear: Too many transgender people have been killed just for living as their true, authentic selves. These violent acts, and countless other acts of discrimination, are terrifying — but we won’t waver.
We will never back down from fighting to ensure that all trans people can exist freely without fear of hate. Any attempts to attack this community are simply a distraction from the real work at hand to lift up and ensure opportunity for all Americans.
Yet, far too many people are suggesting the Democratic Party should turn its back on our trans friends, family members, and neighbors.
That’s why I was so proud that almost 100 of my colleagues co-sponsored my resolution, which is 50% more than last year. They recognize we all must continue to stand up and protect our trans community.
I’m especially proud that six Democrats in Congress – in some of the toughest swing district seats in the country – stepped up to cosponsor the resolution: Angie Craig, Sharice Davids, Chris Pappas, Chris DeLuzio, Andrea Salinas and Eric Sorensen.
They are pushing back with the rest of us. Rather than turning their back on some of their most vulnerable constituents, these Democrats have made the right choice and made it clear that they will stand up in the face of hatred, violence, and discrimination.
We need a lot more of that in the Democratic Party if we’re going to build the kind of mass grassroots movement that we’ll need to win lasting majorities. So it’s really important that we immediately support fellow Democrats who stand up for what’s right.
Your donations will help us build the strong grassroots campaigns we need to defend their seats in the midterms, and it will show Democrats everywhere that the grassroots will have their back when they show up for the trans community.
In solidarity,
Pramila Jayapal
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