Advocacy Urged for Gender-Diverse Youth Amid Political Shifts

As gender-diverse individuals face increasing challenges, maintaining respect and support is crucial.

Gender-diverse individuals make up 5% of the under-30 population in the United States.
The call for advocacy emphasizes the importance of respecting gender-diverse people, regardless of personal acquaintance.
Recent political changes, including the upcoming second Trump presidency, heighten concerns over anti-trans legislation.
Midwestern values of decency and respect are highlighted as essential in supporting gender-diverse communities.
Rachel Hulstein-Lowe, a gender diversity expert, encourages active resistance to policies harmful to gender-diverse individuals.