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LGBTQ+ rights are under attack across the world.

This a Community dedicated to the discussion of how to protect, advocate for, and restore LGBTQ rights!

With the rampant increase of Anti LGBTQ+ hate crimes, speech and laws internationally, the LGBTQ community globally no longer feels safe.

We refuse to stand by while injustice against our community reigns.

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HOLY SHIT!! Two Montana house trans reps gave passionated speaches and flipped 29 GOP votes, killing two anti-trans bills! (www.reddit.com)

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In deep red Montana, debate on two anti-trans bills were heard yesterday, one that would ban drag performances in front of children (i.e. target transgender people walking their kids to school) and another that would require the state to take transgender children away from their parents.

Transgender Representatives Zephyr and Howell gave absolutely incredibly moving speeches and flipped 29 Republican votes, half of the seats they hold, killing the bills. Wow!

Read the full article here. There is a link to videos of both speeches made by Reps. Zephyr and Howell.

Clearly we need to get more transgender reps elected, especially in red states where we are the most vulnerable. How do we do that? Serious question - I know nothing about it.

UPDATE - HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN POLITICS

As pointed out in the comments, Representative Zephyr made a Bluesky post inviting people to contact her, offering to setup a time to chat about how to take the first steps.

Other advice from the comments -

Getting involved with transrights activism is a great first step. You can find a list of trans advocacy organizations here, you can then build a platform to get the volunteers and the funding you need to get elected.

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[–] TheGoddessAnoia@lemmy.ca 21 points 1 week ago

WOW!! My deepest admiration for their courage to stand AND their phenomenal success! The battle is not yet lost, and we all need to follow this example!