“A dangerous message is sent [by Biassotti’s shirt]: ‘You do not belong here. Your safety is not our priority.’”

“Transgender and nonbinary youth already face staggering rates of anxiety, depression, and bullying. They look to school leadership for protection, stability, and basic dignity.”

“For a leader to bring targeted hostility into the very room where decisions about their education and well-being are made is both irresponsible and cruel.”

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    3 days ago

    Yeah, the article (and quoted responses to her post of her speech) makes it clear she was nothing but civil when it mattered most. Fantastic job on her part - I’m pretty sure I couldn’t have held it together so well in her shoes.