It’s an introductory educational resource that covers a wide range of topics, including the differences between sex and gender, and shares best practices on how to support transgender and nonbinary people. I am still learning how to be a better ally, so if you want to join me in learning more about transgender and nonbinary identities check out The Trevor Project’s Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth. It’s clear that we need to do more to support transgender and nonbinary people, not invalidate their identities, and not cause further harm. According to The Trevor Project, 78% of transgender and nonbinary youth reported being the subject of discrimination due to their gender identity. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I. While Jo is unquestionably responsible for the course my life has taken, as someone who has been honored to work with and continues to contribute to The Trevor Project for the last decade, and just as a human being, I feel compelled to say something at this moment. Rowling and myself, but that is really not what this is about, nor is it what’s important right now. I realize that certain press outlets will probably want to paint this as in-fighting between J.K. The main takeaway here is his unvarnished statement that “transgender women are women”, but his eloquent take is worth revisiting in full: Fortunately, we know his exact opinion on the matter courtesy of his 2020 letter posted on The Trevor Project, which provides support to LGBTQ+ people in crisis.
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