White House celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility, invites 'Jeopardy!' champion Amy Schneider

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : Biden said his administration is committed to advancing transgender equality "in the classroom, on the playing field, at work, in our military, in our housing and health care systems -- everywhere."The White House also released a fact sheet outlining actions it wishes to take and will take to mark the day and advance equality for transgender individuals.
51% : In one such measure to increase inclusivity, the White House announced today that starting on April 11 individuals can apply for an "X" gender marker on their passports, along with Social Security also changing its policy to reduce barriers for LGBT individuals.
44% : While in Florida, the controversial so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill passed the state's legislature and was recently signed into law - per the AP -- by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and forbids the instruction of topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten through third grade, with fears that it will have a chilling effect on discussion of such topics in any grade.

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