Protect trans kids
slogan used in support of transgender youth
"Protect trans kids" is a slogan used in support of the transgender rights movement with a focus on transgender youth. The phrase is often used in protests by transgender rights activists, being placed on signs and shirts. Professional athletes and entertainers have also been documented using or wearing the phrase in support of pro–trans rights sentiments. Related phrases and variations, such as "protect trans youth", also have been used by activists.
Early history
One of the earliest documented uses of the phrase came in February 2016, Caitlyn Jenner tweeted "Tell @SDGovDaugaard to protect trans kids by vetoing #HB1008," in reference to South Dakota House Bill 1008. The bill's intended purpose was to restrict transgender students in South Dakota from using bathrooms and locker rooms that did not align with their sex assignment at birth. Later that May, Capitol Hill Seattle Blog—a local news website centering on the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle—covered a local artist who created sigil and glyph art with the intention to "protect trans kids".
The phrase "Protect Trans Kids" became an important slogan and rallying call during protests by trans rights activists in the United States in February 2017, following the Trump administration's revocation of "federal guidance established by the Obama administration that directed schools to allow trans students to use restrooms aligning with their gender identity." The phrase was also used in a high volume as a hashtag (#ProtectTransKids) on Twitter in the days following online rumors and official news reports of the Trump administration's impending rollback. Many public figures and businesses echoed the phrase following the Trump administration's revocation. American singer Ariana Grande, for example, shared a post featuring the "Protect Trans Kids" slogan.
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