Florida Republican Calls Trans People 'Demons' and 'Mutants,' Then Apologizes
The Republican state representative made the comments during debate over a bill that would restrict access to bathrooms, changing facilities, and more.
April 11, 2023
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The Republican state representative made the comments during debate over a bill that would restrict access to bathrooms, changing facilities, and more.
State lawmakers have targeted gender-affirming care, pronouns, and are even trying to expand "don't say gay" to all grade levels.
Imagine needing to go to the bathroom and being confronted by a stranger about why you’re there. That’s how it is for trans people in Florida under the state’s bathroom law.
“If you pass this bill today, know that you’re forcing me to use the bathroom with your daughters, wives, mothers, and sisters,” a bearded transgender man told the lawmakers.
Many queer people, especially those in the trans community, feel threatened and unsafe.
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