Arizona TransAlliance

04/17/2024

SB1182 was sent to Gov. Hobbs today, and she now has until Tuesday, 4/23/24, to sign or veto it. This is Kavanagh’s school shower bill that basically says that in a shared shower space, only people of the same biologic s*x defined at birth can be in it. It also says that if anyone requests a private shower, one must be provided if they prove their s*x. Trans students are the only students who would not be able to get a private shower space, and it’s already illegal for trans kids to play sports. If you have not already done so, please contact Gov. Hobbs office and ask her to veto SB1182.
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04/10/2024

SB1628, the trans erasure bill legally defining s*x based on genetics for all applications and restricting restroom use to genetic s*x, has been sent to Gov Hobbs. If you have not already done so, please contact Gov. Hobbs office and ask her to veto SB1628.
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02/20/2024

“Nex Benedict (they/them) was a 16-year-old nonbinary youth living in Oklahoma. They endured a reportedly vicious beating in a high school bathroom of Owasso High School, Nex died the next day in the hospital. They were a sophomore. This was February 7 and 8th. Last week, Nex was in high school. This week, they were buried.”

The Crime Nex Benedict (they/them) was a 16-year-old nonbinary youth living in Oklahoma. They endured a reportedly vicious beating in a high school bathroom of Owasso High School, Nex died the next day in the hospital. They were a sophomore. This was February 7 and 8th. Last week, Nex was in high sc...

02/14/2024

In a bid to keep transgender women off of girl’s sports teams and out of public restrooms, Arizona Republicans are pushing to insert a narrow and inflexible definition of biological s*x into state law that would effectively eliminate all legal recognition of transgender people.

02/08/2024

11 Arizona Senate Republicans signed on to a bill to completely erase transgender people and deny them any legal status in the gender that they live. This would be devastating to the lives of thousands of transgender Arizonans. We are harmless people, dealing with a very real condition, and simply trying to pursue our happiness. This act of extreme hate against a tiny, harmless minority is a very dangerous step down the road to total fascism.

In a bid to keep transgender women off of girl’s sports teams and out of public restrooms, Arizona Republicans are pushing to insert a narrow and inflexible definition of biological s*x into state law that would effectively eliminate all legal recognition of transgender people.

09/21/2023

A black trans woman was shot and killed by her boyfriend in Casa Grande, and so far police have made no arrests, despite their being witnesses and a known assailant. The family is trying to bring attention to this case.

Bre'Asai Bankz was born and raised in Crossett, Arkansas. She moved with her family first to Los Vegas and then to Los Angeles, California. After graduating from Crossett High School, she went on to study at the University of Arkansas and then studied hair styling at Beauty Education. At age 27, her...

06/03/2023

SB1040, Kavanagh’s anti-trans bathroom bill for schools, was sent to the Governor today. While there’s every reason to believe she will veto it, we need to back that up with a show of support. Please write Gov. Hobbs and ask her to veto SB1040. You can email her at [email protected], or reach her through the official contact page.

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05/18/2023

SB1001, Kavanagh’s anti-trans pronoun bill for schools, has been sent to the Governor (other bills have to pass through the Senate first). While there’s every reason to believe she will veto it, we need to back that up with a show of support. Please write Gov. Hobbs and ask her to veto SB1001. You can email her at [email protected], reach her through the official contact page.

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05/09/2023

The Department of Education is accepting public comment on a proposed policy for transgender participation in school sports. Please submit your comments in support of trans-athletes by May 15th.

Let trans and inters*x students play sports!Participating in sports gives young people of all backgrounds an opportunity to learn and play, be part of a team, and nurture relationships. That’s why we’re advocating for real policy change at the federal level. Send a message to the Biden-Harris ad...

04/12/2023

Anti-drag bill SB1026 and the anti-trans bathroom bill for schools SB1040 are both up for final House floor vote tomorrow, Wednesday 4/12/23. SB1028 and SB1030, which started as anti-drag bills but had the drag references amended out of them (but Republicans still think will be used against drag shows) are also up for final vote. If you haven't done so, please contact your House representatives and ask them to vote against these bills.

04/02/2023

To those celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility today, we want you to know that you are seen. We see you for who you are: Made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support.

We know it’s hard when there are those who don’t see you, who don’t respect you. So, let us be clear: attacks against the trans community are un-American and must end. Our Administration will never quit fighting to stop discrimination, stand against unjust state laws, and guarantee everyone the fundamental right and freedom to be who they are.

To parents of a transgender child – affirming your child’s identity is one of the most powerful things you can do to keep them safe and healthy.

And to any transgender American who is struggling – please know that you are not alone.

We’ll never stop working to create a world where you can live without fear, one where everyone feels surrounded by compassion and love.

And know this.

You are so brave.

02/10/2023

SB1700 will be heard in the Senate Education hearing this Wednesday at 2:00 (along with SB1040). SB1700 will give parents the power to have removed from school libraries, and effectively bans, any books they find objectionable on a s*xual basis, and includes any books that, “PROMOTE GENDER FLUIDITY OR GENDER PRONOUNS.” A clear attack on trans-acceptance, it equates being nice to trans kids with pe******ia. Gender fluidity is not a thing promoted, but is a naturally occurring phenomenon some people experience. The use of “gender pronouns” is particularly puzzling. Pronouns are a basic part of speech, and most languages have gendered pronouns. I don’t see how you could have any English textbook, or pretty much any book written in English or a Romance Language, in a school library.

Please write the members of the Senate Education Committee asking them to oppose this bill, or at least call for it to be amended to remove the gender references. This bill is sponsored by Justine Wadsack, the committee’s Vice Chair. Ken Bennett is the best hope to get a Republican to oppose it.
Republicans:
Ken Bennett - Chairman - [email protected] - 602-926-5829
Justine Wadsack - Vice-Chair - [email protected] - 602-926-3106
Steve Kaiser - [email protected] - 602-926-3314
Sine Kerr - [email protected] - 602-926-5955
Democrats:
Sally Ann Gonzales- [email protected] - 602-926-3278
Christine Marsh - [email protected] - 602-926-3184
Catherine Miranda - [email protected] - 602-926-3413

amending sections 15-102, 15-113 and 15-189.07, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 15, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-249.01; amending sections 15-341, 15-362, 15-721 and 15-722, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public schools.