The Georgia State Senate Education and Youth Committee voted to advance SB 88, the state's proposed "Don't Say Gay" bill. Pamela, it was wrong in Florida and it is wrong in Georgia. If this bill becomes law, private school teachers would be prohibited from discussing anything related to gender identity or sexual orientation without the expressed written consent by parents — including the fact that transgender and nonbinary people exist. It also paves the way for public school districts to force teachers to out transgender students to their parents. This kind of educational censorship is anti-democratic. Full stop. And when the Committee passed this bill, they did so without hearing a single word of testimony from voters who oppose the bill — instead only allowing testimony from those in favor. Fair Fight Action's vision for Georgia — and our democracy — includes everyone. That means making sure that our laws protect our queer, trans, and nonbinary neighbors, not target them. It's the same lawmakers restricting the freedom to vote who are also attacking the LGBTQ+ community. When we have the freedom to make our voices heard at the ballot box, we have more power to protect LGBTQ+ rights and stop anti-LGBTQ+ extremism. Together with our friends at Georgia Equality and other allies, Fair Fight Action will continue working to organize against this bill and the slate of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being pushed this session — and create a democracy for all Georgians. More soon, Fair Fight Action P.S. It's going to take all of us working together to build a more inclusive democracy. If you can, make a contribution today as we continue this critical work. | 
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