The Health and Human Services department used to be about, well health and human services. Now the HHS is being used a political pawn flying the “trans pride” flag.
The Department of Health and Human Services will fly a trans pride flag in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, becoming the first federal agency to do so, the White House announced Thursday.
The big picture: President Biden on Wednesday declared March 31 as the Transgender Day of Visibility to “recognize the resilience, strength, and joy of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people.”
Why it matters: Multiple states have introduced and passed anti-trans legislation, with dozens of bills targeting transgender youth.
2021 was also the deadliest year on record for trans people in America.
State of play: The White House will also play host to a slew of events honoring transgender Americans.Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will meet with “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider, who had the second-longest winning streak in show history and was the first openly transgender winner.
Emhoff will also moderate a conversation with transgender kids and their parents as well as advocates to discuss the impact of anti-trans laws.