Over 100 gender diverse students and supporters protest at legislative building
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Over 100 gender diverse students and their supporters marched on the legislative building for a province wide day of protest on Tuesday.
Over 100 gender diverse students and their supporters marched on the legislative building for a province wide day of protest on Tuesday.
“I’m trans, and throughout the entire time I’ve been at school and gone by a different thing than my legal name, I’ve been outed by my teachers and put in dangerous situations,” student Toby Zagrodney told CTV News.
The students are concerned about legislation that will require parental consent for student pronoun or name changes in the classroom.
The controversial Parents Bill of Rights is currently being rushed through the legislative process.
Tuesday marked the fifth day of the legislature’s special session.
“Throughout the time I’ve been out of as a trans man – I’ve seen a lot of my friends lose safe places for them to stay and be kicked out of their homes,” said Rei Desnomie.
“[I’m] mostly here protesting for people who can’t because it’s unsafe for them and to support my friends who aren’t in safe places,” Ruby Russell explained.
