Once again, Erin thank you for your constant vigilance and reporting on issues pertaining to all of us, trans people❤️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 I am getting ready to relocate to Washington state in a couple of weeks, and we’ll register to vote once I establish residency. I’ll tell all my friends if you’re not registered to vote wherever you get registered and don’t think it doesn’t matter.
It would indeed be sexual assault, to examine the girls' private areas. It's not anything like a physician looking down there, for example, a medically necessary thing, it's intrusive, weird, downright sick. If I were a parent, I'd never accept that.
Washington State voters are being asked to consider Initiative 001 and Initiative 638, and both measures raise serious concerns about privacy, dignity, and the treatment of students. One proposal would force schools to adopt restrictive policies targeting transgender students, while the other has been criticized for subjecting girls seeking to participate in sports to intrusive and humiliating examinations. These measures are an invasion of privacy and risk causing significant physical and emotional harm to young people.
I am encouraged to see leaders such as Pramila Jayapal and other community advocates speaking out against these proposals and defending the rights and dignity of all students with the NO HATE In WASHINGTON slogan. Washington’s schools should be focused on education, safety, and inclusion—not policing students' bodies or creating an atmosphere of fear and suspicion.
The driving force behind these initiatives is Brian Heywood, a conservative wealthy political activist who has previously spent heavily to advance conservative ballot measures. No amount of money should be allowed to override the fundamental rights, privacy, and well-being of children. I would like to see Mr Heywood subjected to type invasive inspections as he is pushing for girls.
Voters should reject these measures and send a clear message that Washington values fairness, respect, privacy, and the safety of every student. Children deserve support and opportunity—not invasive scrutiny, political targeting, and government intrusion into their personal lives.
The kickoff party was great! The campaign has been getting organized for some time now, and lots of other organizations are joining in. I'm a Co-Chair of the Advocacy Committee for PFLAG Seattle, and we're featuring their literature at our booths at all Pride events.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal is an amazing person! I've known her since she formed the Hate-Free Zone organization following the 9/11 attacks.
Thank you to Primila Jayapal for taking a STRONG and DETERMINED stance for the lives of trans kids and adults. I live in Olympia and am grateful for the work you do!!
Jayapal does Washington State proud, makes me glad to be a resident. I’m not in her district but close enough to feel her influence. She is a steadfast fighter for human rights and deserves everyone’s support.
Glad to see this is finally getting some airplay. I am appalled that this managed to qualify for the ballot in the first place. We've managed to keep this crap off in the past, but paid outside agitators managed to squeak this oone through.
Once again, Erin thank you for your constant vigilance and reporting on issues pertaining to all of us, trans people❤️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 I am getting ready to relocate to Washington state in a couple of weeks, and we’ll register to vote once I establish residency. I’ll tell all my friends if you’re not registered to vote wherever you get registered and don’t think it doesn’t matter.
Safe travels and enjoy Washington State, Camille.
Please note that Erin's colleague, S. Baum, researched and wrote this news story.
Safe journey and WELCOME to WA!!
It would indeed be sexual assault, to examine the girls' private areas. It's not anything like a physician looking down there, for example, a medically necessary thing, it's intrusive, weird, downright sick. If I were a parent, I'd never accept that.
"One ballot initiative could force tens of thousands of girls to undergo invasive genital exams each year just to play school sports."
I hope it fails. Happy Friday!
Thank you Baum.
Washington State voters are being asked to consider Initiative 001 and Initiative 638, and both measures raise serious concerns about privacy, dignity, and the treatment of students. One proposal would force schools to adopt restrictive policies targeting transgender students, while the other has been criticized for subjecting girls seeking to participate in sports to intrusive and humiliating examinations. These measures are an invasion of privacy and risk causing significant physical and emotional harm to young people.
I am encouraged to see leaders such as Pramila Jayapal and other community advocates speaking out against these proposals and defending the rights and dignity of all students with the NO HATE In WASHINGTON slogan. Washington’s schools should be focused on education, safety, and inclusion—not policing students' bodies or creating an atmosphere of fear and suspicion.
The driving force behind these initiatives is Brian Heywood, a conservative wealthy political activist who has previously spent heavily to advance conservative ballot measures. No amount of money should be allowed to override the fundamental rights, privacy, and well-being of children. I would like to see Mr Heywood subjected to type invasive inspections as he is pushing for girls.
Voters should reject these measures and send a clear message that Washington values fairness, respect, privacy, and the safety of every student. Children deserve support and opportunity—not invasive scrutiny, political targeting, and government intrusion into their personal lives.
Love Jayapal.
The kickoff party was great! The campaign has been getting organized for some time now, and lots of other organizations are joining in. I'm a Co-Chair of the Advocacy Committee for PFLAG Seattle, and we're featuring their literature at our booths at all Pride events.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal is an amazing person! I've known her since she formed the Hate-Free Zone organization following the 9/11 attacks.
Thank you to Primila Jayapal for taking a STRONG and DETERMINED stance for the lives of trans kids and adults. I live in Olympia and am grateful for the work you do!!
Thanks S. Baum for your reporting!
Thanks for this report, S. Baum.
And kudos to representative Jayapal and her supporters for launching this campaign.
Thank you @Lizette Trujillo (she/her)! If anyone has questions about the campaign please visit http://nohateinwastate.org or DM me. ❤️🔥🏳️⚧️🌈🌻
Jayapal does Washington State proud, makes me glad to be a resident. I’m not in her district but close enough to feel her influence. She is a steadfast fighter for human rights and deserves everyone’s support.
Glad to see this is finally getting some airplay. I am appalled that this managed to qualify for the ballot in the first place. We've managed to keep this crap off in the past, but paid outside agitators managed to squeak this oone through.