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As Jews, a community that has long understood the dangers of systemic oppression and the importance of fighting for justice, we must stand up now for our transgender citizens, who are facing legal and social challenges that threaten their rights and dignity.
We must ensure that we do not repeat the mistakes of history.
It is easy to draw a parallel between Martin Niemöller’s “Then they came...” poem and what we are witnessing today. In light of this, we say...
First they came for the transgender people, and I did not speak out—because I was not transgender.
Then they came for the immigrants, and I did not speak out—because I was not an immigrant.
Then they came for the right to abortion, and I did not speak out—because I did not need an abortion.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
Never again!!
Gabriel's Jewish Community Outreach Organization supported: Recognize and Protect Transgender and Gender-Diverse IndividualsI have a brother who's trans and feels erased & deleted. I hate that!
Lee supported: Recognize and Protect Transgender and Gender-Diverse IndividualsA society with merely two genders removes expression of self. A law like this will only oppress and people will still find ways to identify as more than the black and white gender roles that have been stapled onto the world.
Jem supported: Overthrow the law of only 2 gendersAlthough I am cis, so many of my friends and even my own sibling are trans/nonbinary. I would feel so frustrated if they couldn’t be themselves anymore.
Eva supported: Overthrow the law of only 2 gendersYou’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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