A rally and march in San Francisco Saturday protested anti-trans and anti-drag laws being passed nationwide.
Anti-trans legislation is making rounds across the U.S. In just this year, legislators in 33 states introduced over 300 bills that put trans rights, such as banning gender-affirming care, at risk.
"Our community is under attack," organizers posted on social media Friday."Legislation has been proposed and passed in states nationwide, targeting gender-affirming care, drag performers, and queer culture. Our stories are being banned from public libraries, our trans kids and their parents are being criminalized."
Juster, a straight white woman who describes herself as an ally, said it's important for allies to show their support for LGBTQ+ people.The day before the demonstration, organizers posted on Facebook,"Let's do this San Francisco style. Feel free to express yourself in your most authentic way. Drag is encouraged but not required. Make signs. Wear comfortable shoes. Make some noise and be joyous! Let's show the world who we are.
Saturday's march is especially poignant given the sudden death of longtime San Francisco icon and drag performer Heklina, 55, whose death in London, England was first reported on social media late Monday. , whose legal name was Stefan Grygelko, also opened Oasis Nightclub in San Francisco.The protest is organized by The People's March, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and the San Francisco Democratic Party.
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