The world is a crazy place, my friends. Transgender people are under attack like never before. Apparently, 29 bills have been passed in 14 states, targeting transgender rights. This is even crazier considering that this number surpasses last year’s record high of 20 bills passed in 12 states. Who comes up with these laws? Are the people in charge aware of how stressful it is for the transgender community? It’s like they’re telling people, “Hey, if you want to be in this country, you need to be a certain way.” It’s messed up!
“Is this a joke?”- I’m sure this is what you’re thinking. But no, this is real. Republican governors are signing these bills. It’s all so ridiculous! You know what the lawmakers say about these bills? They are supposed to protect children and fix overly broad protections—yeah right! I don’t remember anyone asking some politicians to be the spokesperson of children’s rights. Why do they care so much now? Plus, how do they know it’s “overly broad” protection or just right?
This year has been a rollercoaster of emotions for the LGBTQ community. It’s as clear as day that this is a national effort to erase any advancement they’ve made in the past decade. If only these people could focus on something else instead of making people’s lives harder. Can’t they turn to TikTok trends or something? Leave the LGBTQ in peace!
To achieve their goal, conservative religious groups (oh, here we go) have united to push bills and influence state lawmakers so that the progress of the LGBTQ community fades away. Sorry, God, but even Jesus would be disappointed in these people—it’s time that they loosen their ‘Sunday Bests” and focus on real issues. We’re in the middle of a pandemic!
Life is very different for the LGBTQ communities in red and blue states. It’s getting harder and harder for LGBTQs to live in red states. The vibe there isn’t it anymore. The laws passed there are making the trans community feel more and more unsafe. A representative from Dakota OutRight, an LGBTQ advocacy group, even said they’d move back to Nevada if they could afford it. This should be the last thing for LGBTQ to worry about.
The future ain’t looking too bright. Baboons have taken over the legislative process of some states. Anybody who is LGBTQ in rural areas will face grimmer circumstances. The new laws will be enforced by local law enforcement and prosecutors; that’s even worse for LGBTQs in rural areas.
It’s not looking good, folks. There is still a chance for some of this year’s radical bills to pass and with the developing pressure, LGBTQs might have to keep their head down for some time. Don’t even get me started on the “Conversion Therapy,” which seeks to “convert” homosexuals into heterosexuals. Ridiculous! Sometimes, I can’t even tell if we’re living in 2021 or back in the 19th century.
What’s going on with Republicans? Some of their lawmakers have grilled and demonized transgender advocates. One of them even proclaimed that a district was providing cat litter boxes to students who self-identify as cats. What the hell? Are they okay? It seems as though they’ve all collectively lost their minds.
This year in particular, Utah passed six laws that restrict transgender rights. Utah is now the two-faced state like Janus. On the one hand, it is trying to protect minors who identify as transgender, and on the other hand, it’s a whole different story with adults.
One bill that sticks out the most in the anarchy of legislation is the Kansas bill that seeks to exclude transgender people from athletics, prisons, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, locker rooms and bathrooms that don’t align with the sex they were assigned at birth. What the hell? Are we really moving backwards, people?
Getting out of our current situation will be tough now that Republican lawmakers plan to roll out even more ridiculous bills in the next few weeks. We can only hope that people come to their senses and recognize what they are doing is pure foolishness. At least we have some good news. A bill that supports gender affirming care for those who need it will become a law in Maryland on Jan. 1, 2024—hope wins after all.
Serious News: washingtonpost
