“We would like to assure parents, teachers, and the public that the safety and security of Space Camp students is our number one priority."

Several Alabama politicians say they are concerned about children’s safety at Huntsville’s Space Camp after a parent complained about the presence of a transgender employee.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Reps. Dale Strong and Robert Aderholt posted statements on X, formerly known as Twitter, after a parent posted on Facebook complaining about the gender identity of one of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center employees. The topic was also picked up by the Libs of TikTok account.

  • dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    8 months ago

    Incorrect. The Supreme Court ruled that no employee in the United States can be fired on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity, enshrining LGBTQ protections as part of the Civil Rights Act. The ruling occurred in 2020.