Wisconsin Republicans Intensify War on Transgender Community |
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Written by Ryan Clancy Press |
Thursday, 28 September 2023 09:54 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trans-athletes-rally-9-greg-anderson-s5.jpg MADISON – Wednesday, Republican legislators circulated a bill that would impose a ban on gender affirming care for anyone under the age of 18. Despite the threat of the Governor’s veto and these extremists’ bans being blocked by other states for their lack of constitutional merit, Republicans again take aim at our transgender community. Gender affirming care is lifesaving care. According to the National Library of Medicine, “82% of [transgender individuals] considered killing themselves and 40% have attempted suicide.” The study found that “school belonging, emotional neglect by family, and internalized self-stigma made a unique, statistically significant contribution to past 6-month suicidality. Results have significant practice and policy implications.” The Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) strongly condemns and opposes this egregious legislation. Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove), co-chair of the Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus released the following response:
Co-Chair Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement:
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Last Updated on Saturday, 30 September 2023 10:07 |
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