They’re standing up and speaking out.
Celebrities voiced their support for transgender children on Wednesday after President Donald Trump’s administration said it would no longer protect them from discrimination at school.
Some offered practical advice, like where to turn for help. Others vowed to fight on their behalf. And some just wanted to let these kids know they’re loved.
Here’s a sampling:
I love and support you, you are not alone. #protecttranskids
— Nia Vardalos (@NiaVardalos) February 23, 2017
To the LGBTQ community, I'm sorry for the message that was sent today. They don't speak for all of us. We love you.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 23, 2017
Trans friend, if you are struggling tonight, please reach out to @TrevorProject and @Translifeline. Equality for all! #ISTANDWITHGAVIN pic.twitter.com/bgipj0rmqg
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) February 23, 2017
Trans community you are not alone. We stand with you and support you and there is help. https://t.co/SQRZPRkRFW
— josh groban (@joshgroban) February 23, 2017
For anyone who feels scared or hopeless, know that we will never stop fighting for your rights.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 23, 2017
Know that you are loved. #ProtectTransYouth
— Jack Falahee (@RestingPlatypus) February 23, 2017
If you need someone to talk to call or SMS or chat with @TrevorProject - be strong. We r w you https://t.co/d400Rey3zR
It's going 2 take me a moment 2 digest the wholesale lack of compassion showed today to #transkids by this administration. Trying to process
— Adam Shankman (@adammshankman) February 23, 2017
Trans kids drop out of school & commit suicide b/c of bullying. Now we can add the Secretary of Education and President 2 list of bullies.
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) February 23, 2017
We need to protect trans youth and stand up against this cruelty that hurts our kids. Support @Translifeline
— Ellen Page (@EllenPage) February 22, 2017
Trans kids: You are LOVED, SUPPORTED, and VALID. I (and SO many others) are here for you. #protecttranskids
— Scott Hoying (@scotthoying) February 23, 2017
Transgender rights are human rights. And all humans have the right to use a public restroom without being targeted for violence or arrest.
— Kristina Wong ❄️ (@mskristinawong) February 23, 2017
People are afraid of what they don't understand. U have to b the fighters right now. It's hard but u will change the world #protectTransKids
— Caity Lotz (@caitylotz) February 23, 2017
If you support lifting fed protections of trans kids, you are supporting an act of cruelty towards kids who know enough cruelty already 2/3
— Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) February 23, 2017
Ugly! Trump administration set to rescind protections for transgender students ➡️ by @aterkel https://t.co/678NPUt4Yh via @HuffPostPol
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) February 22, 2017
There's no reason 2 roll back rights for trans citizens or anyone else. What jobs does that create? How is that keeping the US safe? #Resist
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) February 23, 2017
Trans rights are human rights. The end! ❤️ #ProtectTransKids
— Ben Platt (@BenSPLATT) February 23, 2017
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