New York, NY: New York City is the birthplace of the queer liberation movement. It was trans activists, especially trans women of color, who lit the spark that ignited a movement for freedom across this country. On this Trans Day of Visibility, we recommit ourselves to ensuring that New York City remains a bastion of trans freedom.

For decades, that freedom has been under attack, and while the federal government comes for our ability to live openly, the responsibility falls on cities like ours to lead. When hospitals like NYU Langone deny care for trans youth, we have no choice but to double down on protecting them. These children are the future teachers, artists, scientists, and elected leaders who will one day carry the torch we will pass to them.

Happy Trans Day of Visibility to every single trans New Yorker. You will always belong in this city. Your existence is part of its heartbeat, and it makes New York City all the more powerful.

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