The people of Georgia — alongside the LGBTQ+ community, allies, advocates, and everyday citizens — just showed the nation what solidarity looks like in action.
By standing together, organizing, speaking out, and refusing to back down, they defeated a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation this past session.
This victory is more than a policy outcome — it is proof that when communities unite, fear and division do not win.
Collective voices are stronger than political attacks, and courage is stronger than discrimination.
Georgia has shown us something powerful: progress is possible when people stand shoulder to shoulder, protect one another, and demand dignity and equality for all. This is what winning together looks like — and it’s a reminder to every community everywhere that taking a stand works.
Funny thing is I did a search on this about an hour or two ago not realizing they all ready sin died the legislative session last night. I looked to see if any anti-trans legislation passed. Saw that none passed. Thank you Jesus. That means they can’t stop me at the state level from changing my documents. I expect I will be doing it all this year. Also certainly wanted no bathroom laws either. With what God has shown me I will be able to embarrass this Trump Administration if they try to stop me from changing my information at federal level. They will lose the whole anti-trans narrative at that point and have nothing to run on for mid-terms. God is going to give me favor and help me through these roadblocks or Trumpy boy’s anti-trans agenda will get blown up in court if the devil wants to try and stop me.
Great news!! Could it be that folks are waking up and recognizing hatred and bigotry for what they are? Fingers crossed! Thank you for the reporting, S. Baum!
This is excellent news and everyone involved in this achievement should savor the moment and accept congratulations.
In passing, this raises something I've wondered about. This isn't the first time a state legislature has come to the end of a session with a whole bunch of anti-trans laws dying without action. So do some of these people sometimes introduce such legislation without really caring if it passes or not, they just want to be able to use "I introduced" or "I supported" such-and-such on the campaign trail, avoiding both the possibility of being "out anti-transed" by some opponent and the stronger pushback from the other side that could arise if it actually passed?
Just speculating; as a practical matter, I doubt it makes any difference..
Yes, they want to bang on a can for those reasons and to make big donors happy. I've seen stats that half or more of all bills introduced by red state legislatures are anti-trans related. I really wish we could get the media to highlight this so that the general public could see how their resources are being wasted.
Kemp is in no way an LGBTQ+ ally, but he does at least seem to have a low tolerance for bullshit. I doubt he'll call a legislative special session just to screw over LGBTQ+ folks.
YAY!!!!!
What a great win for Georgians, for the LGBTQ+ community, for this country and for humanity!
The people of Georgia — alongside the LGBTQ+ community, allies, advocates, and everyday citizens — just showed the nation what solidarity looks like in action.
By standing together, organizing, speaking out, and refusing to back down, they defeated a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation this past session.
This victory is more than a policy outcome — it is proof that when communities unite, fear and division do not win.
Collective voices are stronger than political attacks, and courage is stronger than discrimination.
Georgia has shown us something powerful: progress is possible when people stand shoulder to shoulder, protect one another, and demand dignity and equality for all. This is what winning together looks like — and it’s a reminder to every community everywhere that taking a stand works.
Mike, you should seriously consider turning this excellent comment into its own Note. More people need to see this message!
Thanks
Ditto Cassie's comment.
Can you help me…I dont know how this happened. Was there a vote? If not, how did the bill not come up?
The bills were all defeated in the legislature- never got passed
Thank you Georgia! Good news is so hard to come by, and this is great news. Our brothers and sisters in Georgia can now heave a sigh of relief.
Funny thing is I did a search on this about an hour or two ago not realizing they all ready sin died the legislative session last night. I looked to see if any anti-trans legislation passed. Saw that none passed. Thank you Jesus. That means they can’t stop me at the state level from changing my documents. I expect I will be doing it all this year. Also certainly wanted no bathroom laws either. With what God has shown me I will be able to embarrass this Trump Administration if they try to stop me from changing my information at federal level. They will lose the whole anti-trans narrative at that point and have nothing to run on for mid-terms. God is going to give me favor and help me through these roadblocks or Trumpy boy’s anti-trans agenda will get blown up in court if the devil wants to try and stop me.
Great news!! Could it be that folks are waking up and recognizing hatred and bigotry for what they are? Fingers crossed! Thank you for the reporting, S. Baum!
Fantastic to hear some good news! Keep up the fight for your beautiful state Georgia!
Great News!
Finally, some good news after the torrent of anti-trans crap coming out of Ohio and Idaho.
This is excellent news and everyone involved in this achievement should savor the moment and accept congratulations.
In passing, this raises something I've wondered about. This isn't the first time a state legislature has come to the end of a session with a whole bunch of anti-trans laws dying without action. So do some of these people sometimes introduce such legislation without really caring if it passes or not, they just want to be able to use "I introduced" or "I supported" such-and-such on the campaign trail, avoiding both the possibility of being "out anti-transed" by some opponent and the stronger pushback from the other side that could arise if it actually passed?
Just speculating; as a practical matter, I doubt it makes any difference..
Yes, they want to bang on a can for those reasons and to make big donors happy. I've seen stats that half or more of all bills introduced by red state legislatures are anti-trans related. I really wish we could get the media to highlight this so that the general public could see how their resources are being wasted.
Absolutely bills are introduced exactly as you stated. You got it. They get a lot of attention while others are fighting like crazy to address them.
And, as you suggest, have to use up limited energy and resources doing that.
Amazing news!!
Good!
Kemp is in no way an LGBTQ+ ally, but he does at least seem to have a low tolerance for bullshit. I doubt he'll call a legislative special session just to screw over LGBTQ+ folks.
Way to hold the line, Georgians!
Fab!
Georgia always seems full of surprises! Way to go!