Angie Craig: “This Friday is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a time each year when we uplift and recognize the strength…”

“This Friday is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a time each year when we uplift and recognize the strength and resilience of the trans community. The United States is home to 1.6 million trans youth and adults--1.6 million siblings, grandparents, brothers, sisters, friends, coworkers, and loved ones. At a moment when trans-Americans are under direct attack in States across our Nation and in this body, I am here today to honor and celebrate each of these courageous, inspiring human beings just trying to live and be treated with dignity and respect. I am here to say to each of you, no matter what you are hearing in your communities or from some Members of this body, you are loved, you are valued, and you are worthy. Over the past 40 years, our country has made progress, but this is a moment and a critical reminder that we still have work to do. As we mark International Trans Day of Visibility, we also remember that we must never take our feet off the gas pedal when it comes to this critical fight. Please know I am always in your corner. ____________________”