
John, Puerto Rico's new Civil Code - passed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic by a conservative governor - removes past protections for LGBTQ people and uses contradictory language for updating birth certificates, creating an unnecessary burden on trans citizens. At a time when the number of murdered trans people continues to grow, we must enshrine LGBTQ protections at all levels of government. Our work to train and support LGBTQ leaders everywhere has never been more important - donate today to help us keep working! I spoke with San Juan Municipal Legislator Jimmy Zorrilla, one of the only two openly LGBTQ elected officials in Puerto Rico, about the new code, his decision to run for office and why it's more important than ever to support out leaders. You can watch our full conversation here:

As Legislator Zorrilla notes, we must work to ensure that future generations are free. But Puerto Rico's new Civil Code ensures that the LGBTQ community - and trans people in particular - will continue to suffer under discriminatory laws. We must train and support more LGBTQ leaders who will stand against bad laws like these. Donate today! Thanks again for your support – Alhelí Partida Senior International Programs Manager, LGBTQ Victory Institute

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