John –

Every day a new headline or article explains what I’m about to say: our country is experiencing a wave of hatred towards the LGBTQ community and Republican-controlled states are leading the way.

From Florida to Ohio, state after state is working to outlaw schools from discussing topics of gender identity or sexual orientation.

With Ron DeSantis and his Republican counterparts across the country continuing to attack the LGBTQ community, telling teachers and students “Don’t Say Gay,” It’s critical we stand together to protect the LGBTQ community.

Please add your name to tell Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to force all federally funded schools to follow federal civil rights law, including Title IX's protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

According to NPR, following the lead of the anti-LGBTQ Florida politicians, 12 additional states now have their own homophobic bills popping up.

Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, South Carolina, Missouri, Indiana Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Ohio are working to pass their own versions of don’t say gay laws that would prevent discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity or ban books from school libraries that “normalize, support, or address lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgender issues.”

The problem is clear, Republicans’ homophobic attacks will continue having major consequences-- if we don't fight back.

Already teachers are quitting and students are fearful to speak about their families for fear of retaliation. We must stand with the LGBTQ community.

Fighting hate can’t wait: Tell Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to force all federally funded schools to follow federal civil rights law, including Title IX's protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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- Amanda

Amanda Ford
Chief of Staff
Democracy for America