Nili Kaplan-Myrth, MD PhDMay 21, 2023
People think to themselves, “I don’t live in Mississippi, or I’m not trans, how is this hate relevant to me?” I am writing from Canada, where school boards across our country are being disrupted by bigotry. All of us should condemn transphobia. What’s happening in schools is a microcosm of society. Pay attention. Stand up as an ally, wherever you are. #TransRightsAreHumanRights https://www.mississippifreepress.org/33223/trans-girl-sues-over-order-to-dress-as-boy-at-harrison-county-graduation
School Can Force Trans Girl to Dress As Boy At Graduation, Judge Rules

The family of a 17-year-old transgender Harrison Central High School senior is suing after officials told her she must dress as a boy at graduation.

Mississippi Free Press
Show threadken1951robertsMay 21, 2023

@nilikm And this trans girl opted to not attend her own graduation, according to an article in today's Jackson, MS Clarion Ledger. Very sad.

We live in a society where people in power and authority can now bully people with impunity.

Show threadFrances LarinaMay 22, 2023

@ken1951roberts @nilikm

She opted not to do so because a Trump appointed judge said she had to attend the ceremony dressed as a boy, despite having lived as herself - a girl - for many years. Including showing up for school each day.

Show threadken1951roberts
@Frances_Larina @nilikm Yes indeed.
May 22, 2023 at 10:54pmWeb