The Classmates of Trans Teen Lila Perry Should Be Ashamed

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The Classmates of Trans Teen Lila Perry Should Be Ashamed

http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2015/9/14/classmates-trans-teen-lila-perry-should-be-ashamed 🔗

The Advocate.com
By Brynn Tannehill
September 14 2015 4:00 AM EDT

In October of 1945, 80 percent of white students at Froebel High School in Gary, Ind., walked out of classes to protest the racial integration of their school. School officials threatened to punish the striking students, but to little avail. City officials, parents, and students made no move to end the stalemate for weeks. It drew national attention and shone a spotlight on America's ugly side.
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On the other hand:

At Rally, Missourians Show Trans Students Love

http://www.advocate.com/transgender/2015/09/08/watch-rally-missourians-show-trans-students-love 🔗

The Advocate.com
By Cleis Abeni
September 08 2015 3:27 PM EDT

More than 100 people joined in support of Missouri transgender high-schooler Lila Perry Friday at the #LiftingUpLila rally  at the park in her hometown of Hillsboro.

A week ago, almost over 150 of Perry's peers protested outside Hillsboro High School, objecting to her expressed wish to use the girls' restroom at school.The #LiftingUpLila rally was organized by the Missouri Gay-Straight Alliance Network with the assistance of the Transgender Law Center and the national GSA Network.

(I didn't see this posted elsewhere.)

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Once again Brynn Tannehill hits one out of the park. I sleep better at night knowing she's out there speaking for us.