NLC Stands with the Trans Community
Harmful bills are being passed and introduced across the nation that are directly targeting LGBTQIA+ youth.
With chapters in many of these states, we want to make it clear – that NLC stands with the trans community.
Our mission and model has always been to train local leaders where they are needed the most. We know who leads matters. It’s evident that the community and support that NLC provides changemakers is needed more than ever.
NLC’s commitment to equity and inclusion includes supporting and uplifting our trans NLC family, supporters, and communities. We are here for you and our next generation of leaders. We will continue to build up the leaders who can stop the harm that these bills and others are causing across the country.
NLC’s commitment to equity and inclusion includes supporting and uplifting our trans NLC family, supporters, and communities. We are here for you and our next generation of leaders. We will continue to build up the leaders who can stop the harm that these bills and others are causing across the country.
We are the people who change the world, and we will not rest until we do.
Our Pride Caucus has been at the forefront of advocacy and highlighted their leadership from the front with the passing of harmful bills in Texas and Florida in 2022:
“We stand with our LGBTQ+ siblings and our allies across the nation, but this week in particular we are extending our voices to Texas and Florida where our community is being constantly attacked by disgusting claims that gender-affirming treatments for children should be considered “child abuse” and by the passing of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida.
This is a dangerous set back and will affect the mental well being of LGBTQ youth nationwide, not just Texas.
The @newleaderscouncil Pride Caucus rejects Texas AG Paxton’s claims and Florida’s offensive bill that further greenlights bullying, hatred, discrimination, and stigmatization. Moreover, it will create more gaps, barriers and disparities.
We urge all elected officials involved to reconsider this decision for the sake of our children and their futures.
#transyouth #transyouthlivesmatter #lgbt”
Chapters such as NLC Kentucky have collectively used their voices to make a statement against these harmful bills:
“The Board of New Leaders Council – Kentucky stands in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ youth of the commonwealth and in opposition to all of the anti-LGBTQIA+ and anti-trans legislation brought forth this session, specifically our state legislature’s anti-trans omnibus bill, Senate Bill 150.
Senate Bill 150 is a shameful act of schadenfreude. In taking away the rights of trans youth to seek and explore gender affirming care, allowing teachers to misgender their students, and preventing youth of a certain age from learning about gender identity, our public servants have served only themselves at the great expense of young people, especially trans children, across this commonwealth.
Extreme politicians do not get to determine who belongs and [who] doesn’t. Trans Kentuckians belong everywhere and New Leaders Council – Kentucky will continue to fight for a Kentucky that is inclusive of everyone.
New Leaders Council – Kentucky will continue to acknowledge the inherent human rights of all Kentuckians, regardless of their gender expression, and will create opportunities for our fellows and alumni to explore gender identity and advocate for their right to live. To our trans Kentuckians and to anyone who knows and loves someone directly affected by this hateful legislation, we see you and we love you.
If you are in need of speaking with a mental health professional, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is 988.”
As a chapter, alum, supporter, or friend, we encourage you to continue lending your voices to 1) speak out against anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation around the country publicly & loudly, and asking your local elected officials to do the same and 2) advocating for influencers and corporations that claim to support the LGBTQIA+ community to speak against it publicly & consistently.
For more resources to track your state legislatures, please visit https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights.