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Due to the increasing number of anti-LGBTQ legislation being introduced in statehouses, the Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency. There have been over 525 bills introduced that target the LGBTQ+ community. Over 220 of these are also aimed at restricting transgender individuals.
Over 75 state laws banning transgender individuals from competing in sports have become law as of press time. The Human Rights Campaign is worried about these laws, which it says are threatening the safety and well-being of LGBTQ individuals and families.
For the first time ever, we're declaring a national state of emergency as LGBTQ+ Americans face extremist attempts to roll back our rights. It's more important than ever we have the necessary resources to stay safe no matter where we are. https://t.co/EcnZgqDDCp pic.twitter.com/q0axEWCM1N
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) June 6, 2023
The Human Rights Campaign has released a report that describes the attacks on LGBT+ Americans. It also has a guidebook that provides emergency fund options for people who are looking to flee their states. The organization urges people to vote and attend school board meetings.
In response, the HRC has urged people to engage with strangers and challenge anti-transgender propaganda. Despite the organization's claims that the American people support its cause, polls show that most Americans do not support allowing minors to be taught about transgender identity.
Although the HRC's declaration is national, the organization can't help but criticize Florida. Nadine Smith, a spokesperson for Equality of Florida, stated that the state is at the forefront of fighting against anti-transgender legislation. She also claimed that the state's economy has lost around $1 billion due to conferences and businesses cancelling their operations. However, Smith conveniently ignores the fact that the state had a record-breaking year in 2022.
The report features leftist talking points, though the HRC is mainly a partisan organization that uses scare tactics and fear-based rhetoric to advance its far-left agenda. Its state of emergency is no different from other political stunts that it has carried out.
Source: Townhall
