Hundreds of community members gathered outside of U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton’s Salem office yesterday to protest his anti-transgender comments regarding their role in youth sports teams.

Many people spoke at the event, sharing their stories and support for the transgender community. This included local elected officials from Beverly, Lynn, Newburyport, and Salem, as well as social rights leaders and advocates.

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Beverly Councilor at Large Hannah Bowen said they were disappointed in Moulton’s carelessness of words and “scapegoating” trans kids, but are reassured from the turnout of the event and support from the community.

“We here will do everything we can to keep each other safe and expand respect and freedom of expression,” Bowen said.

Read the full article at the Daily Item: https://itemlive.com/2024/11/17/hundreds-gather-to-protest-moultons-transgender-remarks/