S.D. governor 'sad' most LGBTQ people have suffered anxiety, depression
During her weekly press conference Thursday, South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem was asked by a reporter her opinion of the fact that nearly 90 percent of the LGBTQ community in South Dakota reported dealing with anxiety or depression.
“I don’t know,” Noem responded. “That makes me sad, and we should figure it out.”
Critics were quick to point out that the governor’s answer was disingenuous since she had helped draft, pass, and then sign into law Senate Bill 46, which bans trans youth from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity. With her signature, she became the first governor to sign discriminatory anti-transgender legislation into law in 2022.
One high profile opposition response came in the form of a Tweet from Principal White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who wrote: “Here’s a start for you, governor. 1. Don’t advance policies that attack trans youth, 2. Don’t fund ads attacking LGBT youth, 3. support @POTUS’ agenda to enhance support for youth mental health needs, with funding made available through the American Rescue Plan.”
Link to tweet
Read more: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2022/02/19/gop-governor-who-signed-anti-trans-law-no-clue-lgbtq-kids-are-sad/
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