I'm super frustrated about this federal funding issue with NYC magnet schools

. Like, come on, shouldn't we be supporting kids who need specialized programs to succeed? The fact that the Trump administration is trying to hold these schools hostage over trans policy is just ridiculous

. We know that allowing trans students to use bathrooms and facilities that align with their identities isn't about "denying rights" to girls, it's about respecting everyone's right to be themselves.
The city's policies are pretty clear on this - they're not excluding anyone from using a bathroom based on sex-separate facilities, just giving them the option to use single-stall bathrooms or ones that match their identity. It's not like they're saying trans boys can't go in the gym

either.
This whole thing is just a perfect example of how out of touch some people are with reality

. A trans girl who has been told she can use a girls' bathroom may still feel uncomfortable using it, even if her peers say so - that's not about "male rights" or "female space", that's about respect and understanding. We need to get on board with supporting all students, regardless of their identity

.