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Richelle McCormick's avatar

A huge win for humanity! Now for the remainder of the red states to follow suit!

Kaylee's avatar

I’m so happy this now exists. I love that their outright bigotry is documented in this ruling as well

Maryanne Clare's avatar

Thanks Erin! For such a clear and concise explanation of this ruling. Finally BLOWBACK! I believe the truth will win in the end. Transgender rights are human rights.

JanieJane's avatar

This ruling is a masterpiece. It is limited to the scope of the complainants who filed suit but it's effects in other suits could be far reaching because of its clarity and detail--especially as to the true intent of those who proposed it. It plainly calls out the deceit and trickery for what it is. It gives me hope.

Raven's avatar

Huge huge huge win!!! Thank you so much for your reporting on this Erin. So many things your written on will go in the history books but this is one of the biggest so far 🥹 Gender identity is real. Beautifully, simply said.

Tammye (she/they)'s avatar

"Dear Elon, There ya go bitch. Love, Mom"

ER, you are so loved by us.

Katie's avatar

This is wonderful news!! I am so happy that the Judge recognized reality!

Dorothy Spencer Gale's avatar

Yesss! Every little thing!

Robin Hrdlicka's avatar

Kudos to Judge Hinkle in upholding and affirming the US Constitution. Contrary to its governor’s position, Florida is still part of the United States and subject to federal law.

Joel W. Crump's avatar

This is what democracy looks like. When a person, with the power of a judge, can view a law, that a majority imposes on a minority, as unconstitutional. Without that, you simply don't have a functional system. Mr. DeSantis would be able to just railroad through this garbage, unchallenged. But damn it, we aren't going to be silenced that easily. He better have a really unanticipated argument to make, if he wants to sell this trash "law" to the courts.

Ryn's avatar

This is great, thanks for the commentary. I do wish the judge had noted there are other gender identities like agender, etc but I’ll take what I can get from the legal system

Dylan's avatar

So grateful that principled people still exist and are in positions of power. And grateful for your reporting.

Dave's avatar

Finally some good news! Thanks Erin for your tireless efforts on this very important issue.

Cole's avatar

Incredible, a judge who is actually looking at the legitimate data and calling out republican far-right transphobic hypocrisy.

Compassionate sense will overcome in the end, I want to hope and manifest that notion.

finnigan (she/him, he/her)'s avatar

thank you for your reporting. i am so grateful to read your summaries. this feels like such a relief.

Rob Nelson's avatar

We know there are allies, and friends, supporters in the darkest places. Thank you, Erin for all these updates. Sending lots of Love to all our Trans Community Folks, from London, Ontario, Canada. xoxxo