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John–

As a non-binary person in America, I have seen the positivity, visibility,
and creation of spaces where we are celebrated for who we are. But I have
also seen continued and increasing violence against people like me. I
first experienced violent transphobia at the age of nine, and in September
of last year, I lost my friend Bailey Reeves, a 17-year-old trans woman,
to gun violence.

And now, with at least 30 homicides, 2020 is the deadliest year on record
for transgender Americans.

That's why on this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we need to be clear:
violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people is a gun
violence issue.

Guns are the most frequently used weapon in the murder of trans and gender
non-conforming people. And whether we're talking about hate crimes,
domestic violence, or firearm suicide, strenghthening our nation's gun
safety laws is a necessary step in keeping the trans community—and all
Americans—safe from violence. [ [link removed] ]Sign up today to volunteer with us and
join the fight to end gun violence.

And John, it's impossible to talk about violence against the
trans and non-binary community without talking about the Black trans women
who are hit hardest. Each year, Black trans women account for the vast
majority of homicide victims in the trans community. We face a dual
crisis—being persecuted for our skin color and our gender identity. And to
make matters worse, our stories are continually ignored by the media. But
these challenges haven't stopped us from fighting before, and they won’t
stop us now.

So while today is about collective grieving, it is also about collective
action. [ [link removed] ]With your help, we can fight not only violence, but also the
deliberate policy decisions that contribute to it.

John, the violence trans and gender non-conforming people face
is only getting worse. We need solutions and we need them now.

With your help, we can make that change possible.

Thank you for being a part of this movement, and thank you for honoring
the lives of trans and gender non-conforming people with action.

Destini Philpot
They/them/theirs
Baltimore Students Demand Action


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