We may be rounding the corner on the pandemic, but our most vulnerable community members remain under active threat. Republicans in the NCGA, and across the country, have focused their sights on our transgender and gender-nonconforming youth and their ability to access life-saving medical care and participate in athletics. It is horrifying -- and traumatic -- for us all.
In North Carolina, we're battling three bad bills targeting our trans youth. History will remember how we showed up for these young people. Will you join us in this fight?
On Wednesday, more than 400 medical professionals from across North Carolina released a statement expressing strong opposition to NC's anti-trans bills. Signatories of the statement include physicians, nurses, physician assistants, psychiatrists, and mental health professionals. Nearly all of the signers work directly with transgender adolescents or adults. Read More>>
Equality NC invites you to join us for this intergenerational and intersectional town hall on the health crisis facing the transgender community. We are bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the legal, medical, emotional, and policy implications of the new proposed legislation in NC and nationally with a particular focus on marginalized communities. Register Here>>
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