Lily says, “the goal is survival.”
Now leading Chloe’s chant: we’re here, we’re trans, and we’re not going anywhere!
“I don’t want the rest of these people to be treated the way I am on a daily basis.”
“I am transgender. I know we’re not all transgender here, but by the power invested in me by absolutely nobody, I declare all cisgender people here today to be honorary trans for the day.” — Chloe Schwenke
(Lots of cheers)
Demands at the Transexual Menace rally in Dupont Circle
1. put the info back on Stonewall, Dupont Circle, and anywhere else
2. Retain and return trans service members to active duty
3. Stop attacking trans kids
(Fern:) This article talks about the history of The Transexual Menace, a group that's been fighting for trans rights for decades and is now coming back to continue fighting for trans rights: https://gaycitynews.com/the-transexual-menace-history-resurgence/
CW: discussion of transphobia and violence. The overall tone is hopeful.
