After Trump’s inauguration and executive orders on Monday, there was a dire declaration: “Train, baby, train,” manifest doom, mass deportation.
You can be sure that Greenpeace will be pushing hard against the dystopian vision clearly laid out by Trump and friends.
But today I am coming from the heart with a personal message for you.. Especially for those of you who are trans, queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary, and two-digit.
The message is simply this: We love you and you matter.
In times like these, it’s more important than ever to be explicit about our values and what we stand for. As a Greenpeace supporter, you already know that Greenpeace stands for a green and peaceful future. We dream of a world rooted in empathy, caring, and community, a world where all forms of life can thrive and thrive. Liberation is at the heart of this dream, and it includes the freedom for trans people to live authentically and joyfully, free from hatred, violence, or oppression.
South of our border, hate against trans people is being broadcast, legislated and celebrated. But this isn’t just a problem in America. The same hatred is growing in CanadaVoices like Pierre Poilievre’s, who could become the next prime minister, have been amplified. And being a friar on both sides of the border isn’t empty either. It brings erasure, violence and material damage. We must oppose this and we must do it now.
If you’re ready to help, consider supporting one or more organizations that provide important services and support to trans people.
This list was built with suggestions from Greenpeace Staff. If you would like to share an organization you would like to support, please add a comment below this blog post.
One of the most powerful things I’ve learned from my trans friends is this: Sometimes the most powerful act of resistance is to keep living.
On behalf of us at Greenpeace Canada: You, your friends, your family and your community – we love you, and we will be with you through these dark times and beyond.
May your future be filled with freedom and joy. Keep living.
Christy
Greenpeace Canada Executive Director
