The gathering comes on the heels of @GovCox’s veto of HB11, which unsuccessfully targeted trans school athletes 
“I am not an expert on transgenderism (sic),” Cox said this week. His well-meaning yet clunky language continued when he added that “the science is conflicting” regarding being trans.
His full statement here: drive.google.com/file/d/1emUTfF…
Cox called a Special Legislative Session to “consider financial and legal issues regarding” the bill on Friday
https://twitter.com/GovCox/status/1506380459961307140
“If a veto override occurs, I hope we can work to find ways to show these four kids that we love them and they have a place in our state,” Cox continued.
The rally drew a solid crowd to the Capitol. Standing in the middle of the crowd, I’d estimate it at around 500 at the moment, with supporters carrying signs displaying messages like “Let our kids play” and “Protect trans kids”
Prompted by one of the speakers, the trans youth present approach the lectern and take a seat on the Capitol’s south steps #utleg
The president of Layton High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance talks about the importance of school sports:
“We are valuable... I see you,” the co-president of Park City High’s GSA said.
Darlene McDonald (@VoteDarlene) recalled how 2021 was the deadliest year on record for trans people — particularly Black and Latinx
Rally ended without incident.
I cross-referenced the crowd size with a state trooper who estimated it to be around 600 (and one sniffer dog)
I cross-referenced the crowd size with a state trooper who estimated it to be around 600 (and one sniffer dog)
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