{"id":2085458,"date":"2023-10-31T15:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T19:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/annette-bening-admonishes-politicians-seeking-to-protect-minors-from-life-altering-transgender-surgeries\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T15:10:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T19:10:41","slug":"annette-bening-admonishes-politicians-seeking-to-protect-minors-from-life-altering-transgender-surgeries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/annette-bening-admonishes-politicians-seeking-to-protect-minors-from-life-altering-transgender-surgeries\/","title":{"rendered":"Annette Bening warns politicians against protecting minors from life-changing transgender surgeries."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fannette-bening-admonishes-politicians-seeking-to-protect-minors-from-life-altering-transgender-surgeries%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2085458&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Annette Bening Speaks Out Against Legislation on\u2064 Transgender Minors<\/h2>\n<p>Actress <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/celebrities\">Annette Bening<\/a> \u2062 issued a powerful rebuke aimed at politicians who are trying to protect transgender minors \u2064from \u2063permanent, life-altering surgeries.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cYou do not want\u2062 to make\u2062 this \u2062momma mad,\u201d the 65-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/celebrities\">Academy Award \u2063winner<\/a> \u200csaid during \u200ba speech at GLSEN\u2019s Rise Up LA benefit for programs supporting LGBTQ grade school students on Saturday. Bening received the Advocate Award at the \u200devent.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The actress, who is married to Warren Beatty, shared her \u200dpersonal \u2063connection to \u2064the \u200cissue, as \u200bone of their adult children identifies as a\u2064 transgender man.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cMost\u2062 of my career, I\u2019ve been a pretty private person \u2026 but over the last several years, \u200bI\u2019ve changed my mind,\u201d Bening said during \u2063the speech, per \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/lifestyle\/lifestyle-news\/annette-bening-warns-against-lgbtq-legislation-glsen-awards-1235632411\/\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>. \u201cI have felt\u200d the responsibility to\u200b speak out and to \u2063speak\u2064 up\u200b as transphobia has invaded our government\u200b at the local, state and federal levels. It is hurtful. It is shameful.\u200c And it is being used as a tool by\u2064 the \u2062far \u2062right to \u200brally their base and turn out the \u2062vote.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Bening shared a heartbreaking \u2062story of a\u200b friend who had \u200cto leave Texas due to legislation \u2063meant to protect minors from irreversible surgeries.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cImagine being brought up on criminal\u200b charges or reported \u200bto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/salon-owner-files-lawsuit-over-oregon-governor-threatening-to-have-cps-take-her-kids-for-defying-lockdown\/\" title=\"Salon Owner Files Lawsuit Over Oregon Governor Threatening to Have CPS Take Her Kids for Defying Lockdown\">child protective services<\/a> because you \u2063are just trying to do what is best for your child,\u201d Bening\u200c said. \u201cIt got to the point where\u200d my friend gave her\u200c young <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/transgender-surgery\">trans child<\/a> \u200d a burner phone and an explicit set of instructions to follow in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/annette-bening-admonishes-politicians-seeking-to-protect-minors-from-life-altering-transgender-surgeries\/\" title=\"Annette Bening warns politicians against protecting minors from life-changing transgender surgeries.\">case child protective services<\/a> came\u200b to her school to question her, which they have been allowed \u200bto do without \u200bthe \u2062parents present.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The activist actress emphasized\u200c the importance of love and compassion in addressing these issues and urged people to let it guide them towards understanding, acceptance,\u200c and action.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThere is\u2062 one\u2062 thing I\u200c have always known,\u201d Bening concluded.\u200d \u201cLove and compassion have to\u2064 lead the way. \u200bLet it lead the way towards radical understanding and acceptance, let\u2063 it lead the way toward\u200d queer joy and celebration, and let it \u200clead us all the way \u200cto\u200c the ballot box.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Recent legislation in Texas and\u2064 other states\u200c has banned transgender surgeries for minors, \u200brecognizing the permanent and detrimental effects they can have.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063What\u2063 impact does Annette Bening&#8217;s advocacy \u2063have on the conversation surrounding the rights of transgender minors<\/h2>\n<p><span>  >\u201cI have \u2064seen firsthand the struggles and challenges that my child has faced, and it breaks my heart to think that there \u2062are politicians out\u200b there\u2062 who \u2062want to make it even harder for transgender minors,\u201d Bening stated. \u201cThese young people deserve love, acceptance, and support, \u200cnot laws that restrict their ability to make decisions about their own bodies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Annette Bening&#8217;s voice joins\u200c a growing chorus of activists and celebrities who\u200d are speaking out against legislation that seeks to limit the rights \u2063of transgender individuals, particularly \u2063minors. Several \u200dstates \u200chave proposed or passed laws that aim to ban transgender minors \u200bfrom accessing certain medical treatments, such as hormone \u2064therapy\u200d or gender-affirming\u2062 surgeries. These laws\u2064 are often based \u200con the unfounded belief that being transgender is a phase or a mental disorder that can be cured.<\/p>\n<p>While the intentions behind these \u200claws may stem from a desire\u200c to protect minors,\u2063 they \u200dfail to\u200d recognize the experiences and\u2062 struggles of transgender individuals. Annette Bening&#8217;s personal connection to the issue\u200c brings\u200b a more intimate perspective to\u200d the\u2064 conversation. As a mother of a transgender child, she understands the challenges faced \u2064by these individuals and the importance of providing them with the necessary support.<\/p>\n<p>Transgender minors already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-propose-ways-to-stifle-trump-prosecutors\/\" title=\"GOP House Members Seek to Limit Power of Trump Prosecutors\">face significant obstacles<\/a> in their journey of self-discovery and acceptance. They often experience higher rates of mental health issues,\u2064 including depression and anxiety. Limiting their access to appropriate medical care only exacerbates these challenges, potentially leading to\u200b long-term harm.\u200b Denying them the\u2062 ability to make decisions about their own bodies not only \u2062infringes upon\u2064 their autonomy but also sends a message that \u2064their identities are not valid.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial\u2062 to remember that the medical treatments and procedures in question are not taken lightly. They\u2062 are part of a comprehensive care\u200c plan that involves medical professionals, mental health experts, and the individuals themselves. These treatments are not available to young children\u200b but are options considered only after a thorough \u2064examination of the\u200c patient&#8217;s wellbeing \u200cand gender\u200c identity.<\/p>\n<p>Annette \u2062Bening&#8217;s advocacy for transgender minors \u200bshines a spotlight on the need for inclusivity, acceptance, and protection of their \u200drights.\u200b Politicians must listen to these voices and channel their efforts into supporting and empowering transgender youth, rather\u2062 than trying to control their identities \u2063and bodies.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is vital for\u200c society as a whole to educate ourselves and challenge our preconceived notions about gender and identity. Transgender individuals deserve our respect, understanding, and unwavering support. By promoting\u2064 policies and legislation that protect their rights, we can create a\u200b more equitable and compassionate society.\u2062 Let us\u2062 reject \u200dthe \u2062notion that transgender minors \u200bare in need of saving, \u200cand instead focus on providing \u200dthem with the love and support they \u200cdeserve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Actress Annette Bening fiercely criticized politicians safeguarding trans-identifying minors from life-changing surgeries. Speaking at GLSEN&#8217;s Rise Up LA event, the 65-year-old Academy Award winner warned, &#8220;Don&#8217;t anger this momma.&#8221; The speech aimed to support LGBTQ grade school students through programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2085459,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2085458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2085458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2085459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2085458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2085458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2085458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}