22222222Have you no decency?

Last week, we saw another blatant attack on dignity and respect when Rep. Keith Self deliberately misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride. In response, Rep. Bill Keating invoked a question that history will not forget: “Have you no decency?”

This isn’t just about one person or one moment—it’s about a larger, dangerous effort to strip people of their rights and humanity. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) stands for equality for all, and that means rejecting discrimination in every form, including transphobia. Bigotry and hate go against the very spirit of the ERA, and we won’t stay silent as they threaten the progress we’ve fought for.

It was a call to conscience—a demand for respect in an era where dignity is too often discarded for political theater. Deliberate misgendering is not just disrespectful; it’s an act of erasure, an attempt to dehumanize and undermine. But McBride remains steadfast, refusing to let these attacks define her service or silence her voice.

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