This morning, a group of trans advocates and allies from Pittsburgh loaded up a bus and rolled straight into the heart of the nation’s capital to demand justice on the steps of the Supreme Court of the United States. And they did not come quietly.
The vibrant Pittsburgh crew joined hundreds of others from across the country in the “Together We Win: Fight for the T in Team” rally organized around the Supreme Court’s hearing of BPJ v. West Virginia and Hecox v. Idaho, two critical cases that could define the rights of trans youth to participate in sports and, more broadly, shape the legal landscape of trans civil rights for years to come.
“While the court deliberates, we’re out here making sure trans youth know they’re not alone,” said one Pittsburgh attendee.
Photos from the day show a stunning range of queer resistance with flags flying in front of the Supreme Court, homemade protest signs, allies and organizers bundled in scarves and patches. There was laughter, chanting, hugging, and deep political purpose all unfolding under a bright D.C. sky.
The Pittsburgh contingent brought attendees and crucial care, hauling wagons with snacks, first aid kits, and flags.
And it was deeply intersectional. Youth stood alongside elders, BIPOC leaders front and center, and working-class queer folks made sure the trip was accessible to as many people as possible. The trip down was organized with support from local and national networks, ensuring people from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City, West Virginia, and beyond could show up where it counts.
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