Reject Cruz's Anti-Transgender Identity Mandate Bill

Senator Cruz's proposed legislation, the Safeguarding Honest Speech Act, ironically seeks to mandate the use of legal names instead of respecting an individual's chosen name and pronouns. This bill represents a blatant disregard for personal identity and free speech rights. Every person, regardless of gender identity or expression, deserves the basic dignity of being referred to by their affirmed name and pronouns. Compelling the denial of one's authentic self through government policy perpetuates harm against an already marginalized community. A society truly valuing freedom must respect each person's sovereignty over their identity without imposing discriminatory restrictions. Inclusivity should be promoted, not undermined through misguided legislation targeting vulnerable groups.