EMILYs List Celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks the celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility. EMILYs List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement in recognition:
 
“The transgender and nonbinary communities are filled with individuals who are brave, resilient, and powerful. In the face of so many roadblocks, they choose to be true to themselves, oftentimes confronting real danger from bigoted individuals who threaten their safety. They continue to live authentically, and battle anti-trans bigotry with a grace that belies their strength. We celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with them – recognizing that with the joy comes the knowledge that there is still much work to do.”

We are proud to support Democratic pro-choice transgender women who run for office, fighting back against the Republicans who are attempting to legislate away their very existence. EMILYs List is committed to lifting up their voices, and ensuring that the halls of power are filled with politicians who are truly representative of their communities. On this day, and every other, we see you. We celebrate you. And we will stand with you until true equity is achieved, and trans people can live the lives they deserve, free of discrimination.”
 
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