The Stonewall Democrats of NYC joins with 30+ LGBTQ+ clubs, leaders, and advocates across the country in expressing that we are deeply troubled by recent statements from Congress Members Seth Moulton and Tom Suozzi, former Chair of the Texas Democratic Party Gilberto Hinojosa, as well as other local voices in communities across the country, which spread harmful misinformation about our community, particularly transgender youth. These statements not only fuel division and misunderstanding but also deflect from the real issues that impact Americans every day. At a time when unity and evidence-based solutions are needed, this rhetoric is both disingenuous and dangerous.

Read our full letter to all leaders in the Democratic party here

Following this letter, SDNYC leadership met with Congress Member Tom Suozzi to express our concerns. Representative Suozzi expressed openness to learning more, and gaining an understanding of how comments like those he made to the NYT harm trans lives. While we are disappointed that we are not aligned on this issue, we look forward to continued the dialogue and will not stop advocating fiercly for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.