Over the past several months, many states across the country have passed or proposed legislation that targets transgender athletes, banning transgender women and girls from competing in sports in accordance with their gender identities. And this week, United States President Joe Biden took a pretty clear stance against those lose.
Joe Biden declared Sunday, March 31 Transgender Day of Visibility to celebrate the “joy, strength, and absolute courage” of the transgender community. And in his proclamation, the President called out “a wave of discriminatory State laws targeting transgender youth.”
“Transgender Americans shape our Nation’s soul — proudly serving in the military, curing deadly diseases, holding elected office, running thriving businesses, fighting for justice, raising families, and much more. As kids, they deserve what every child deserves: the chance to learn in safe and supportive schools, to develop meaningful friendships, and to live openly and honestly. As adults, they deserve the same rights enjoyed by every American, including equal access to health care, housing, and jobs and the chance to age with grace as senior citizens. But today, too many transgender Americans are still denied those rights and freedoms. A wave of discriminatory State laws is targeting transgender youth, terrifying families and hurting kids who are not hurting anyone. An epidemic of violence against transgender women and girls, in particular women and girls of color, has taken lives far too soon. Last year’s Club Q shooting in Colorado was another painful example of this kind of violence — a stain on the conscience of our Nation,” Biden said in the statement.
Biden called the country into action against these “hateful State laws.”
“There is much more to do. I continue to call on the Congress to finally pass the Equality Act and extend long-overdue civil rights protections to all LGBTQI+ Americans to ensure they can live with safety and dignity. Together, we also have to keep challenging the hundreds of hateful State laws that have been introduced across the country, making sure every child knows that they are made in the image of God, that they are loved, and that we are standing up for them,” Biden said.
Obviously, this is a strong stance from Biden, and it led to a lot of reactions on social media.
President Joe Biden proclaims March 31, 2024, as Transgender Day of Visibility – "Today, we send a message to all transgender Americans: You are loved. You are heard. You are understood. You belong. You are America, and my entire Administration and I have your back." pic.twitter.com/pcbjWkb7DG
— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) March 30, 2024
NEW: Biden proclaimed this Easter Sunday as a “Transgender Day of Visibility” pic.twitter.com/0ykCTCKCJE
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) March 30, 2024
Thank you President Biden.
“Transgender Americans are part of the fabric of our Nation. No one should have to be brave just to be themselves.”
“Today, we send a message to all transgender Americans: You are loved. You are heard. You are understood. You belong. You are… https://t.co/Ftj2NbLYNQ
— ℝ𝔸𝕐 (@rjohdomingo) March 29, 2024
Love to see it.
— KerrBear (@MPLSKerrBear) March 29, 2024
This is a solid Win for human rights everywhere. Thank you Joe Biden. https://t.co/OKERgwkIip
— Pop Culture Political Junkie (@MichaelCozzi9) March 29, 2024
Actions speak louder than words @POTUS @JoeBiden , the community is still waiting for legislative action so these states stop taking these evil actions into their states https://t.co/UgK9aYNyO2
— WanyeBest 🏳️⚧️ (Trans Rights Are Human Rights) (@Official_WanyeB) March 29, 2024
❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/DM1qeT6VPf
— 💙 Blue Dot 💙 (@PatriotGames2) March 30, 2024
It’s certainly a strong statement from Biden.