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The author, Ina Fried, initiated the #Letters4TransKids campaign to counteract the negative impact of anti-trans legislation by spreading messages of love and support to trans youth worldwide.
Abstract
In response to harmful anti-trans laws in the U.S., journalist Ina Fried launched the #Letters4TransKids campaign. The initiative aims to provide encouragement and affirmation to trans youth facing discrimination. Fried's campaign has garnered widespread support from various individuals, including celebrities and activists, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and inclusivity for all children.
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"One is the actual letter of the law," she says.
"And that was the piece that I was hoping to be able to take on: that second impact—which really affects trans kids and trans adults everywhere."
"This year, Republican politicians have made an effort to ban trans students from playing school sports and to criminalize gender-affirming healthcare."
"Two weeks ago, Alabama passed a law making gender-affirming care a felony, and another that bans discussions of gender and sexuality with students in grades K-5."
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"I want you, dear trans kid, to grow up to be a trans adult." - Christopher Phin
"It’s incredibly heartening. I think it is a reminder that the voices that we hear the loudest aren’t necessarily representative of the majority." - Ina Fried