I want to highlight the trans kids featured in this excellent Guardian article by @SamTLevin because I think the debate about trans rights often gets lost in hypotheticals and fails to include the people with the most at stake 
Wyatt had to walk all the way across his high school to use a staff bathroom. His friends say they don’t care what bathroom he uses. He is 14 years old.
Ava was relieved that the Utah bill to ban her from swimming failed. She hopes to be able to swim in high school. She is 12 years old.
Jazz was banned from the girl’s soccer team and forced to play with the boys when she was 8 years old.
Kris had to switch high schools to be allowed to play football with the other boys. He is 13 years old.
Miles had to go to the Missouri state Capitol and beg a room of uncaring legislators for the right to live a normal life - at 14 years old
Corey also testified before Missouri legislators. He says he’d rather be spending time with his friends, playing games with his family, or walking his dog. He is 15 years old.
When I think about what we ask of these kids I break down. They didn’t ask to be trans. They didn’t choose this. But even if they had, kids should not have to beg to be included with their peers. They shouldn’t have to testify. We’re asking too much of them just for existing.
Please, call your legislators and ask what they are doing to protect trans kids. Please.
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