"Protect Trans Kids" Sends A Powerful Message

President Donald Trump has overturned the previous administration's protections for transgender students, namely federal guidelines that gave transgender students the right to use the restroom of their choice. In the wake of Trump's decision, the "Protect Trans Kids" tweets prove why showing solidarity is so important in these trying times.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has said that her department “remains committed to investigating all claims of discrimination, bullying and harassment against those who are most vulnerable in our schools,” the Washington Post reported. But the overturning of these nondiscrimination guidelines sends the opposite message: that the protection of LGBT students is optional.

But it's very clearly not optional; 75 percent of transgender kids have reported not feeling safe in school, and nearly half of transgender people report attempting suicide, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Additionally, while the hashtag "Protect Trans Kids" is about showing solidarity with transgender youth, it has been attacked both by social conservatives and by trolls who celebrate Trump's decision. This seems exactly like the bullying and discrimination that the Obama administration's guidelines were meant to protect transgender students against.

Still, the original message of #ProtectTransKids stands strong despite these attacks. Here are some tweets that stand in solidarity with that message:

For Anyone In A Crisis

The Trevor Project focuses on suicide prevention among LGBT youth; if you're in a crisis and you're not sure to talk to, you can call or text the organization's hotline.

This Is What Democracy Looks Like

These Americans are physically showing Trump that no matter what he and his administration sign, they can't stop us from having each others' backs.

I Will Continue

This man will continue to use the men's restroom, and he's fighting back against anyone on Twitter who is trying to tell him otherwise.

We Grow Louder

Ava DuVernay, the director of Selma, is no stranger to civil rights struggles.

A Common Mistake

What genitalia you have doesn't determine your gender, and neither does your appearance.

Get The Basics, Mr. Trump

"The government cannot take away these rights ... "

No Young Person

If young people are afraid to go to school, I'd say we have a problem.

Know That You Are Loved

Human Rights Campaign's National Press Secretary Sarah McBride has an important and empowering message for transgender youth.

It Doesn't Threaten You

Using the restroom that matches with one's gender identity doesn't threaten other people's way of life, so why is it such a big problem to the Trump administration?

It's Not About Politics

Even the rarely political Ellen DeGeneres had something to say about this one.

Don't Let A Cheeto Tell You

Putting aside the not-so-subtle jab at Trump, the rest of this message is so important.

Take Action

Twitter user Amanda Eisenhour points out that there's more we can do to show solidarity than proclaiming our support — we can help change policy as well.

Call Congress

The Human Rights Campaign also suggests calling your representatives and urging them to take action.

A Powerful Poem

If you ever feel like you're alone, you can listen to this powerful TED Talk by poet Lee Mokobe.

It's Too Real

It's not just about not being able to use a preferred bathroom — it's about people's actual lives being threatened by harassment and discrimination.

Organizations To Support

Sam Escobar pointed out on Twitter that transgender kids can generally neither choose their own home situations nor vote, so it's up to us to protect them.

No Hate, No Fear

Transgender rights are civil rights.

Stay Hopeful & Stand United

Jazz Jennings has a message for her fellow transgender teens.

Are You Sure?

So, put your money where your mouth is?

LGBT Caucus

The LGBT Caucus, which is chaired by openly LGBT members of Congress, is here for transgender kids as well.

We Aren't Going Away

This guy has a good point.

Still A Dilemma

Just a reminder that discrimination doesn't end once transgender kids grow up.

Won't Change Who I Am

Trans rights are human rights, period. Here's to showing solidarity, taking action, and having each others' backs.