Pelosi says bill upholding parents' rights in children's education, gender identity is 'threat' to trans kids

Nancy Pelosi believes legislation that would prevent schools from socially transitioning children without parental consent is a “threat” to so-called “trans children” because it would force schools to out them to their families.

Pelosi was speaking at a Los Angeles event hosted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and took the opportunity to warn the assembled crowd of the threats on the horizon in the form of legislation targeting children.

“Yesterday, the extreme Republican majority in the House passed a bill that would force schools to out children to their families, and for kids in less accepting households that could put their safety and well-being at risk. But that was passed by the House of Representatives,” said Pelosi.

The bill Pelosi is referring to is the Parents’ Bill of Rights Act that was narrowly passed on March 24 by a vote of 213-208. The bill would require that elementary and middle schools obtain parental consent before allowing a child to socially transition, i.e. change their name and pronouns.

Pelosi assured the audience that the bill “won't become law. The President will never sign; it won't pass the Senate.”

“But nonetheless, they all voted for it,” she added.

A growing number of experts are speaking out against schools socially transitioning gender-confused students without the consent of parents.

Dr. Erica Anderson, a trans-identified male clinical psychologist with decades of experience treating children and adolescents suffering from gender dysphoria, said recently that social transition is a powerful psychotherapeutic intervention that “has the potential to increase the likelihood of persistence of gender incongruence.”

Anderson was testifying in support of the Wisconsin parents suing their school district after their daughter was allowed to adopt a male name and male pronouns without their knowledge.

“No professional medical association that I am aware of recommends social transition of children and adolescents without a careful assessment and treatment plan,” said Anderson.

Dr. Hilary Cass, former president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, also believes social transition is “not a neutral act.” In the interim report of her independent review of England’s youth gender service, Cass stated, “it is important to view [social transition] as an active intervention because it may have significant effects on the child or young person in terms of their psychological functioning.”

“Sadly, this push at the federal level comes as…state legislatures have considered over 300 anti-LGBTQ plus bills in the last year, with trans children increasingly under threat,” continued Pelosi.

She cited the example of Texas where allowing children to undergo experimental sex changes is now considered to be child abuse, and expressed her astonishment that such interventions could be considered a crime.

Pelosi then spoke of her transgender “niece.”

“In our family, we are so proud of my niece Skylar, who transitioned with pride, dignity, and courage.” This announcement was met with applause.

Pelosi first spoke of Skylar's transition in 2020 during an interview after receiving the LGBTQ History Maker Award for her part in repealing the U.S. military’s "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" law.

"Over the holidays, I found out my nephew is going to be Skylar. And we’re all filled with joy that Skylar has found her happiness," said Pelosi.

At the recent HRC event, Pelosi stressed the importance of showing love for “trans kids.”

“We see you; we stand with you. We love you and we will never rest until you enjoy the love and safety you deserve. That is our message to our trans kids,” she said.

Elsewhere in the world, nations are shifting away from affirmation and medical interventions for children and adolescents who believe themselves to be members of the opposite sex. Sweden, Finland, Norway, England and France have all reverted back to providing psychotherapeutic support to this vulnerable cohort of young people after systematic reviews of the scientific literature to support child sex changes revealed the evidence is of very low quality.

Pelosi closed by saying how people in San Francisco and the rest of California are so tolerant, but that when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community, tolerant is “a condescending word.”

“We're not tolerant. It's not about tolerance…It’s about respect. It's about we take pride. We take pride,” she concluded.