This model resolution meets the moment by directly opposing the latest California mega-millionaire Brian Heywood-funded initiatives, this time a truly bigoted attack on trans folks in Washington state with some terrible, harmful policy proposals, like how “IL26-638 could force invasive genital exams on girls of any age to play sports at any level.” This creepy proposal could result in genital exams that would affect ALL girls who wish to play sports (trans or no, and all boys are exempt, including trans boys). See the misogynistic, cringey details in the model resolution itself.
This model resolution amplifies the work of No Hate WA State. To sign up for news and updates directly from No Hate WA State, go here: https://nohateinwastate.org/join-the-mailing-list
Start by signing and sharing this Nextcloud Online Petition Form: https://share.mayfirst.org/apps/forms/s/Pa2KmkEknQf4jHJSDFRZiZca
Printable Resolution and Petition pages (PDF file): Fortify! WA against anti-trans legislation and wealthy extremists
Letter-Sized Solidarity Sign (PDF) with QR code to hand out at city council meetings or other actions: https://share.mayfirst.org/s/R5DgzsnFDrtE8Az
Articles:
Marie Claire, July 13, 2026: Anti-Trans Legislation Isn’t About “Protecting Girls”—It’s About Distracting Us From What Matters (Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe on how Heywood’s initiatives are an attack on women as a whole.)
KUOW, June 4, 2026: Transgender ballot initiative could require genital exams for WA secondary school students