SAVE ....2 Days Ago

We have a long way to go > The bill is sponsored by Republican state Rep. John Fillmore of District 16.

Before his vote, Fillmore explained why he is introducing the legislation in Arizona. 

“I proposed this bill just to give clarity in government documents and was hoping to avoid the whole gender identity issue on the gender dysphoria,” said Fillmore. 

"What’s going to happen when someday someone wakes up and they want to go to a far extreme and identify as a chicken or something for crying out loud. Where do we draw the line?”     

Author: Josh Sanders (KPNX)

Published: 8:23 PM MST February 11, 2021

Updated: 10:30 PM MST February 11, 2021

 

Arizona legislator compares transgender, non-binary kids to barnyard animals

 

Republican John Fillmore compared trans and non-binary kids to chickens. His bill limits state agencies to issue documents with only male and female genders options.

PHOENIX —

Tucson mother Megan Mogan was literally shaking when she heard the words of an elected representative compare her 15-year-old child to a barnyard animal. 

“It’s dehumanizing any trans or non-binary person in their state,” Mogan said . . .

READ MORE > https://www.12news.com/article/news/politics/arizona-legislator-compares-transgender-and-non-binary-kids-to-barnyard-animals/75-7511cc3c-c14c-4472-96e2-d6eb67df53e4

Why can bills like HB 2725 be harmful to LGBTQ+ youth

The National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, conducted last year by The Trevor Project, found LGBTQ+ youth in America are suffering. 

Here is what the report found: 

• 48% of LGBTQ youth reported engaging in self-harm in the past twelve months, including over 60% of transgender and non-binary youth.
• 46% of LGBTQ youth report they wanted psychological or emotional counseling from a mental health professional but were unable to receive it in the past 12 months.
• 10% of LGBTQ youth reported undergoing conversion therapy, with 78% reporting it occurred when they were under age 18.
• 29% of LGBTQ youth have experienced homelessness, been kicked out, or run away.
• 1 in 3 LGBTQ youth reported that they had been physically threatened or harmed in their lifetime due to their LGBTQ identity.
• 61% of transgender and non-binary youth reported being prevented or discouraged from using a bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity.
• 86% of LGBTQ youth said that recent politics have negatively impacted their well-being.