Well, it’s happening. Republicans in Congress have introduced a national Don’t Say Gay bill, accusing Democrats and their “cultural allies” (a rude way to say LGBTQ folks) of trying to immerse children in “sexually explicit material.” Their bill would ban federal funds from going to schools and libraries that acknowledge that LGBTQ people exist to anyone under the age of 10.
Under this legislation, my book Tomorrow Will Be Different would be banned.
On my book tour I met parents and children across the country who said my story helped them understand each other better and feel truly known and loved. It’s a book about love, loss, and community. And it would be banned from schools and libraries.
I want to be clear: the GOP’s Don’t Say Gay bill and messaging strategy is a blatant attempt to further disgusting and false narratives correlating the LGBTQ community with sexual predators. The narrative alone, whether or not the bill is passed, will increase youth suicide rates.
I’m sending all my love to our LGBTQ community at this time. We will not be erased.
Banner Image: LGBTQ Parade. Image Credit – Christian Lue
Sarah McBride
Sarah is Delaware’s Senator from the First State Senate District. She’s spent her life fighting for dignity, equality, and a level playing field for everyone – and now she’s taking that fight to Dover.