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LGBTQ+ RIGHTS

Protecting Trans Rights & Ensuring Equality for All

Transgender Americans—especially trans youth—face unprecedented attacks, from discriminatory sports bans to efforts denying them access to healthcare and public spaces. These cruel policies harm not only transgender people but also cisgender women and girls by reinforcing harmful stereotypes and policing bodies. I will fight in Congress to protect trans rights, defend Title IX’s promise of equality, and ensure every child can thrive.

The Problem

  1. Attacks on Trans Youth

    • Bans targeting transgender students in sports and schools isolate kids, worsen mental health crises, and deny them the developmental benefits of teamwork and belonging.

    • Medical consensus is clear: Major organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Medical Association oppose these laws, affirming that supporting trans youth saves lives.

  2. The Myth of "Biological Advantage"

    • Claims about "fairness" in sports selectively target trans women while ignoring natural variations in athletes (like height, muscle density, or testosterone levels in cisgender athletes).

    • The International Olympic Committee and NCAA have moved toward inclusive policies because blanket bans lack scientific basis.

  3. Harm to All Women & Girls

    • Policing who counts as a "real girl" subjects cisgender girls to body-shaming, invasive testing, and exclusion if they don’t fit stereotypes (e.g., Black women like Caster Semenya targeted for being "too strong").

    • These laws teach girls their worth depends on how others judge their bodies—a dangerous precedent.

Jason Crow’s Failures

⚖️ 1. Performative Allyship on Landmark Bills

  • Equality Act Support: Crow publicly endorsed the Equality Act (2019) but failed to co-sponsor follow-up amendments strengthening trans healthcare access (e.g., 2023 Gender-Affirming Care Expansion Act) 2.

  • Contradictory Funding: Accepted $327k+ from pro-Israel PACs (2020-2024) while AIPAC lobbied against LGBTQ+ provisions in foreign aid bills 16.

📵 2. Hostility Toward Digital Safe Spaces

  • TikTok Ban Advocacy: Co-sponsored the RESTRICT Act (S.686), opposed by LGBTQ+ groups as a censorship tool threatening:

    • Queer youth mental health resources (50% rely on TikTok for community).

    • Drag/banned book visibility campaigns 8.

  • Hypocrisy: His campaign used TikTok for outreach until 2023—only condemning the platform amid GOP pressure 16.

🏳️‍⚧️ 3. Neglect of Trans Vulnerabilities

  • Silence on State Attacks: No public opposition to 2023 CO GOP bills:

    • SB23-190 (banned gender-affirming care for incarcerated trans people).

    • HB23-1150 (forced school outing of trans students).

  • VA Hospital Failures: Oversaw Aurora VA during 6-month mental health waitlists for trans veterans—despite elevated suicide risks 16.

💰 4. Corporate Donor Conflicts

  • Top 2024 Donors:

    • Blue Cross/Blue Shield ($32k): Restricts gender-affirming care in employer plans.

    • PhRMA ($41k): Lobbies against Medicare drug price caps impacting HIV+ patients 16.

  • Voting Record: Opposed Medicare for All (HR 1976, 2023)—critical for low-income LGBTQ+ Coloradans 16.

🌈 5. Absenteeism in Community Engagement

  • Skipped Denver Pride (2023) claiming "scheduling conflicts"—despite attending AIPAC conferences that month.

  • No LGBTQ+ Advisory Council: Unlike progressive peers (e.g., Rep. DeGette), Crow never formed district-level queer liaisons 8.

My Plan in Congress

✅ Pass the Equality Act – Federal protections against discrimination in jobs, housing, education, and public spaces (including sports).
✅ Defend & Expand Title IX – Ensure transgender students are fully protected under federal civil rights law.
✅ Stop Anti-Trans Sports Bans – Prohibit federal funding for schools that discriminate against trans athletes.
✅ Invest in Mental Health – Fund LGBTQ+-affirming counseling and suicide prevention programs in schools.
✅ Protect Privacy & Safety – Oppose laws that force teachers to "out" trans kids or ban access to restrooms.

Why This Matters

This isn’t just about sports—it’s about whether transgender people can exist freely in public life. I’ll stand against bigotry and fight for:

  • Parents’ rights to support their trans children without government interference.

  • Schools where every kid can play, learn, and feel safe.

  • A future where no one is second-class because of who they are.

Join me in defending equality for all.