Surprise shout-out in this GLAAD piece brings about complicated feelings. This week, I attended the Community Education Council for NYC’s largest school district - where I arrived as a local babysitting, children’s author. But, most importantly as a former nationally ranked athlete, trans person, and as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
At this event, the council upheld Resolution 248 (originally passed in March) targeting trans people in sports. Like all anti-trans bills, this is done with false narratives of protection. Something underlined even in one of the USA’s most “progressive” cities. After a few students, I spoke with shaky legs and was met with several council members texting on their phones. Namely, Maud Maron and Charles Love. I especially thank the middle schooler who stood up in my defense. My blood boils knowing the same child left only 20 minutes later sobbing when a Mom’s For Liberty person referred to us all - and especially young trans girls - as purely delusional. The council members who texted while we spoke perked up to record such interactions in pleasure. This is not appropriate leadership. This s not about protection. & Absolutely None of this is about sports. It is also worth noting that since this event Maud was asked to step down from her role for inappropriate behavior and mismanaging of past text messages.
