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Celebrate Gov. Evers Defending LGBTQ+ Rights

Wisconsin just took a powerful stand for equality, dignity, and the safety of LGBTQ+ youth — and it deserves recognition.

Governor Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills that would have targeted transgender students, restricted gender-affirming care, and forced harmful policies in schools — making clear that discrimination has no place in state law.

These bills would have put vulnerable young people at risk, from being outed without consent to losing access to essential, evidence-based healthcare. By blocking them, Evers reaffirmed a simple but powerful truth: every child deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported.

At a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under attack across the country, this decision sends a clear message — leadership means standing up for all communities, not singling people out for harm.

Add your name to celebrate this victory for equality and support leaders who are fighting to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
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