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City Council recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility and urges continued protections
Summary
The Boston City Council unanimously passed a resolution recognizing March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, featuring remarks from councilors and trans community leaders calling for sustained protections and services amid national attacks on transgender rights.
Boston City Council on March 31 passed a resolution recognizing March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, with councilors and community leaders urging continued protections, services and civic support for transgender, nonbinary and gender‑expansive residents.
The resolution, filed as docket 0691 by Councilor Durkin and seconded by Councilor Santana, was adopted after remarks from council members and leaders from local LGBTQ+ organizations. Councilor Durkin asked the council to “suspend the rules and pass” the measure; the motion was seconded by Councilor Santana and Councilor Braden was added as a cosponsor before the body voted to approve the resolution.
The measure recognizes the…
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