[1]Pramila Jayapal



I'm writing to you today in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's
reprehensible, discriminatory decision to investigate parents of
transgender children for "child abuse."

The fear and psychological impact that Governor Abbott's attack will cause
on transgender children and their parents is incalculable. No person
should have their fundamental right to be who they are questioned, and no
parent should ever face criminal action for simply supporting their child.
This is destructive discrimination and it must be stopped.

I speak from personal experience as the proud mother of a transgender
child. I have seen my child come to understand who she is and take the
risk to come out as her authentic self. I've seen the weight that lifts
when she's able to live freely — the joy, beauty, and creativity she
brings to the world. As a parent, supporting my child in living as her
true self is my obligation and the farthest possible thing from abuse.

We must protect transgender youth in Texas and across the country.
[ [link removed] ]That's why I'm doubling down on my call for Congress to pass the
Equality Act, which would codify nationwide, explicit, consistent
protections against discrimination for LGBTQ people. Will you join me
today and sign on in support of the Equality Act?

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As the mom of a transgender kid, I was touched, I was moved, and I was
proud that President Biden spoke directly to my trans child and
transgender youth across the country when he reiterated his support of our
transgender kids in his State of the Union address. 

When people's rights are assailed like this, the federal government has an
obligation to step in. This crisis is just one of the many urgent reasons
for abolishing the filibuster and passing the Equality Act to finally
enact legislation to protect LGBTQ people. 

[ [link removed] ]Add your name right now in support of Congress ending the filibuster
and passing the long-overdue Equality Act. It's even more urgent today
with the attacks on transgender youth and their families in Texas.

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Thank you so much for your support and for taking the time to read my
message about an issue so close to my heart.

In solidarity,

Pramila


 


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