By electing @hrc.org endorsed Eric Gisler to represent State House District 121, Georgia voters sent a strong, resounding message that far-right cruelty and chaos are not welcome in our home.
ICYMI: Equality won in Georgia! @hrc.org endorsed Eric Gisler has flipped HD 121 in a special election, a district Trump won by 13 points.
Thank you to everyone who came today to our United & Free Rally for Trans Power!
And a huge thank you to our partners with the Georgia Unites Against Discrimination coalition— @lambdalegal.org @hrcga.bsky.social & TransParent ATL— for all the work to pull off today’s event!
The Supreme Court’s Skrmetti decision is a pivotal moment in our fight for LGBTQ+ equality. Here are three ways to TAKE ACTION:
Follow along here!
We are standing shoulder to shoulder and marching forward towards equality and liberation. We will not stand by while our community is under attack. Join us for a day of action at the Georgia Capitol!
@hrc.org
Re: the sex definition piece of HB 267:
A court in Montana just ruled today that their sex redefinition law is unconstitutional: bsky.app/profile/erin...
With legal challenges likely, if this bill passes, Georgia tax-payers would be forced to foot the bill in defense of discrimination in court.
🚨🧵 THREAD: The House Education Policy Subcommittee is about to hear HB 267, broad bill to ban trans participation in sports & to ban trans folks from using the correct restrooms & locker rooms which align with their gender.
We'll be live posting here.
Watch along: vimeo.com/showcase/898...
“The government has no business stripping away medically necessary care from anyone, including transgender youth or adults. Once we concede that the government has this power, all of our care is at risk.”
@bentleyforus.bsky.social
@hrc.org GA State Director
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 We need your voice! Anti-equality legislators have been moving quickly to attack dignity and health care access for transgender Georgians with cruel legislation that would hurt us all. We've set up a quick tool for you to be automatically connected to your state elected officials.
We all want school sports to be fair and safe. But Congress will soon vote on a federal sports ban that would violate the safety and privacy of all girls.
Tell Congress to get back to the business of lowering costs and leave trans kids alone: hrc.im/nosportsban
Happy New Year from HRC! We want to remind you that we are here with you no matter what this year brings.
We will continue to show up, speak out, and create change for every person. The fight for equality doesn’t stop, and neither do we. Sending love and light to you all!
BREAKING: The Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act WITH a provision that blocks health care for trans youth of military families.
President Biden must end this cruelty and uphold his promise to protect LGBTQ+ Americans by vetoing this bill.
Hey friend - we’re with you. We’ve made a contact form. Here’s a link to write your congressional rep and the GA Senators regarding their NDAA votes
@hrc.org: Many of us are still reeling from the heaviness of 2024, and it can feel challenging, especially with burning questions about the future. We've created a comprehensive list of resources to help you make informed decisions, and be with you every step of the way.
⏩ www.hrc.im/unitedtogether
It’s time to show up in numbers in solidarity with trans Georgians. This is our first political test of loyalty after the election. Let’s show them that we will stand up for and stand with trans people at every turn. 💛🏳️⚧️
www.mobilize.us/hrcga/event/...
We're still grateful for these bright spots throughout this year. Community is truly everything. #WeStillShowUp
