Biden to Trans Youth:, ‘Your President<br />Has Your Back’.<br />On Wednesday night, President Joe Biden delivered<br />his first address to a joint session of Congress.<br />Biden touched on a number of issues, including<br />the need to pass the Equality Act. .<br />The Equality Act, which would ban discrimination<br />based on sexual orientation and gender identity,<br />has yet to be voted on in the Senate. .<br />I also hope Congress can get to<br />my desk the Equality Act to protect<br />the rights of LGBTQ Americans, Joe Biden, via ‘Advocate’.<br />He then directly addressed “transgender<br />Americans," voicing his genuine support. .<br />To all the transgender Americans<br />watching at home — especially<br />thevyoung people who are so<br />brave — I want you to know that<br />your president has your back, Joe Biden, via ‘Advocate’.<br />The President’s support for trans youth comes amid<br />a wave of anti-LGBTQ and anti-trans state bills.<br />Currently, there are over 200 anti-LGBTQ<br />bills being considered in at least 30 states. .<br />According to the Human Rights Campaign,<br />half of them are targeting transgender people. .<br />Especially in this moment, when LGBTQ rights<br />are under attack in several states across the<br />country, it was important to see President<br />Biden make it clear tonight that his priority<br />would be continuing our shared fight to<br />ensure that every American has access to the<br />fullness of opportunity our country affords, Alphonso David, Human Rights<br />Campaign President, via NBC News
