LGBTQ Rights Under Attack
A wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation is sweeping across the country. From Florida’s don’t say gay bill which bans ""classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity"" in early grades to numerous states attempting to outlaw gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Human Rights Campaign are tracking more than 200 anti-LGBTQ+ equality bills around the country and they say the number keeps growing. Our guest is Cathryn Oakley, HRC’s State Legislative Director and Senior Counsel. She focuses on passing non-discrimination laws at the state and local levels and combating anti-LGBTQ legislation in state legislatures.