How did an anti-trans activist book an event at a Vergennes public school?

VTDigger ^ | 6/16/23 | Peter D'Auria

[DallasBiff]

“There are a few reasons we are allowed to deny requests for building use,” the Addison Northwest Supervisory District superintendent said. “Disagreeing with a group’s views is not one of them.”

On June 20, conservative activist Walt Heyer, who previously identified as a trans woman and now advocates against gender-affirming care practices, will speak in Vergennes.

At an evening seminar — titled “Transgender ‘Care’/Helpful or Harmful?” — Heyer will outline his criticisms of gender-affirming treatments, according to an event flyer, including an argument that using trans people’s preferred pronouns can be damaging.

The venue? A public school — specifically, Vergennes Union High School.

LGBTQ+ equity initiatives, particularly in K-12 school settings, have become increasingly politicized, drawing heated opposition largely from conservative organizations and politicians.

But holding an anti-trans event in a public school building appears especially unusual, given that such views run counter to the official values of the Addison Northwest Supervisory District — and much of the state.

[DallasBiff]

Oh my, the hypocrisy of the writer is much evident.

[Falconspeed]

Wow. This is basic American Law. Bill of Right #1: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting… the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” Parents of a school asked to meet with an author on campus. However, some losers are upset, just as some losers are upset with Father’s Day.