Zooey Zephyr's Defense of Trans Lives In a Deep-Red State | "Seat 31" | The New Yorker

[@KimberlyReedBigSkyFilm]

Hello everyone - this is Kimberly Reed, director/producer of “Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr.” The title of the film comes from a post-it note on a wall outside the Montana House of Representatives, where Rep. Zooey Zephyr set up a makeshift “office” after her colleagues kicked her out of the House for speaking out to preserve medical care for transgender youth. Zooey’s resilience and irrepressible joy was exciting to capture on film in the moment, and serves as a great example of how elected officials and citizens can remember how to talk to each other again. I’ll be here over the next few days to answer your questions. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the film.🍿

[@bookgirlny8511]

So what now? Does Zooey get to go back inside and fully participate?

[@variablevolume3059]

should a child be able to get a tattoo with no parental consent? this is child abuse to push this on children

[@kamisakura568]

Thank you Kimberly, you showed us the human face of Zooey and Erin. And the inhumanity that's being enacted in Montana and many other places.

[@eastskyresting]

How do you feel that trans people fit into public life going forward, and especially elected office? Several state legislators, and soon likely a U.S. House member represent the trans community, but do you foresee the momentum of this political movement translating into a world where trans people start running for county commissioner seats, state treasurer, zoning board, etc.?

[@variablevolume3059]

@@eastskyresting 1st and foremost, hey should be qualified for the job... it should have nothing to do w their pee pee

[@ATChick]

There ain't no hate like Christian love. 🙄

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

Is that like the same hate that the T has for the truth?

[@Dahlia.Duhhhh]

@@TheAngryShadowknightshut up and get a job.

[@UwUImShio]

​@@TheAngryShadowknight what truth?

[@andyroubik5760]

Religion divides, science unites!

[@bethgoldman2560]

I remember watching this “in real time”. As the parent of trans kids…this impacted me so deeply.

[@geekyogurtcup]

You’ve irrevocably damaged your child. Congratulations. And you’ll never admit it because that would mean you’ve failed as a parent.

[@feralhomunculus]

​@@geekyogurtcupokay found the 🍑🎩

[@antimale]

​@@geekyogurtcup Unlike your miserable life, trans kids thrive in accepting households.

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

@bethgoldman2560 no such thing as a trans kid. Your child is a Frankenstein experiment. Well done

[@AzureMenace]

@@geekyogurtcuplook! It’s a terrible human being!

[@astridproudfoot]

She has such a beautiful voice that just radiates compassion and composure against all odds

[@dogenjoyer2480]

​@@uncoiledfish2561so clever, so clever little transphobe

[@freedomishealthy1086]

How did he make his voicce sound like a woman's? It's amazing! Is it done digitally?

[@Vahlee-A]

​@@freedomishealthy1086- SHE.

[@puppyloverrexmusic6301]

​@@freedomishealthy1086 she sounds like a women is because she is one, though I know that's not what your asking. The truth is that it's simply by taking estrogen. Admittedly, not every transwomen gets a feminine voice by taking estrogen, but many transwomen do. Remember that you can never know who someone's story by how they look, or through the qualities of there voice, or any other physical measure.

[@Amaling]

⁠@@puppyloverrexmusic6301that’s not how it works lol, estrogen doesn’t change voice only testosterone added to trans masc peeps can. Which makes Zooey’s current voice much more impressive

[@gabnaturalist]

I will forever be proud of voting for her and what she has done for the trans community in Missoula and beyond ❤

[@feralhomunculus]

Thank you. I wish we had a Zooey in my state. We do have amazing people fighting for equality and against these inhumane laws though. We will prevail! I have to believe that love and sanity will win.

[@muichiro_tokito-x2u]

When i moved to missoula, i didn't see much of the other parts of montana, and i was like how is this a red state?

[@gabnaturalist]

@@muichiro_tokito-x2u ikr

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@gabnaturalist he

[@Mystic480]

@@TheAngryShadowknight, yeah you are angry with yourself. Miserable demon. Y'all are filled with such hate and misery of other humans. Why? It's THEIR identity NOT yours. Leave them alone! Leave HER alone!

[@brennen7819]

"How wealthy do you think I am?" Was so funny after that heartwarming interaction 😂

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@brennen7819 to which the proper reply to should be is, "That's not everyone else's problem."

[@willowtdog6449]

Erin and Zooey are such heroes and icons. I’m so impressed by them and grateful for them.

[@gayleroberts9765]

This. ❤

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

Wrong

[@Dahlia.Duhhhh]

@@TheAngryShadowknightRight

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@Dahlia.Duhhhh no. Heros are ones who run into danger to save others, like firefighters for example. THIS is not a hero. So no, you are wrong. ❗

[@BriannaPsychonautica]

@@TheAngryShadowknight Fighting against hatred and bigotry is definitely heroic.

[@lynnealuebben1967]

So effectively putting her in timeout for speaking up for her constitutes...which is her job.

[@ncc74656m]

Less a timeout - more like permanent detention while the rest of the "debate club" gets to hold their meetings.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

Him

[@Mystic480]

@@TheAngryShadowknight, y'all are so fcking miserable with yourselves you cannot see HUMANS for their identity they connect with! HER!

[@Dachi40]

@@TheAngryShadowknight what purpose does it serve for you to be a contrarian?

[@JeffryBozes]

​@@Dachi40Whenever we see someone being phobic of lgbt people, it tends to mean that they are part of a cult/religion that tells them to be. Because their parents told them their cult/religion is true. Because mortality is hard to grapple with, so humans made up myths about afterlife. And since they are trained to believe a "loving" deity sends people to be tortured forever, these cultists actually believe their cruelty is love.

[@tayloreh]

This deserves a million views. This is America.

[@kookootrix1978]

Exactly!!! We love America and what it stood for before a certain demagogue came on the scene: Freedom, being united, democracy, innovation and achievement!! 🌊💙🌊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗳🗽

[@TheHonestPeanut]

​@@kookootrix1978 he didn't do this. He made it more visible but it's always been horrible.

[@bassheadcolt]

Turning into a puddle by the 3:30 mark. Wow I needed that kinda positivity today thank you Zooey you are so loved ❤

[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

Ohhhh yeah i cried

[@kimsome8334]

Love Zoey, thanks for all you do for the trans community but also humanity as a whole

[@modestmouse2889]

dna does not change but it's a free country

[@mickael486]

@@modestmouse2889 dna doesn't change? that's like saying the sun revolves around the flat earth.

[@user-cb3vs3oh5h]

@@modestmouse2889trans people aren’t thinking they weren’t assigned the gender they were assigned at birth. That’s why they identify as trans instead of cis.

[@TheKelsey]

​@@modestmouse2889 doesn't justify people who no nothing about these topics using the state to force their ideology onto others

[@thelemon5069]

​@@modestmouse2889irrelevant argument

[@winterwonderland1154]

She handled everything with such class and grace. I pray for nothing but happiness and peace for her and her family.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

He

[@Gen-yh1jz]

She @@TheAngryShadowknight

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@Gen-yh1jz how is that a she?

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@Gen-yh1jz who is?

[@gregorehorror]

Thank you. I've been about to give up, we are too often unheard. You give me hope that our community still has a voice.

[@lancemadrid]

Do not give up. Remember that there are more of us than doctors or bus drivers in America. It’s crazy to think that we are that numerous, but here we are. More of us, like Zooey, are leading the way, so that people like you and I have an easier and easier time trying to survive. Know this: we can and we will thrive and not just survive, but please survive until then. Things will get better.

[@modestmouse2889]

Professor Camillie Paglia says this is cultural mania and signs of a late state collapse of a society like Ancient Rome or Greece.

[@gregorehorror]

@@lancemadrid 🥲🏳️‍⚧️

[@Rafaelforte-hs4bv]

Hey, we got this! Things are quitee bad at times, but we got this😎

[@ncc74656m]

We do, and we always will. Keep standing, keep speaking, and never give up.

[@drewmungus5841]

Such a beautiful video, thank you for showing Zooey's strength, resilience, and love in the face of this horrible discrimination and acts of hatred. Trans life and love is beautiful 🤍

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@drewmungus5841 no one here is being discriminated.

[@eckosters]

Beautiful, thank you for making this documentary. All my love to Zoey and Erin and all trans folks out there. You are humans, you are respected, you shouldn’t have to fight for your rights, we’re with you

[@RAIBACH-l6l]

She didin't do anything. Be careful activists who you get behind. Zooey had a whole documentary and never talked about the healthcare issues. Zooey never said anything about trans people. Watch it again. This is a film against Zooey ironically. It was all about Zooey and not the movement for equal access.

[@cc8879]

​@@RAIBACH-l6l a whole documentary is expensive, and it's quite obvious healthcare is hard to access for trans people. That's what the whole bill was about. You're just not informed and unaware that the topic was Zoey and being thrown out of the House itself than the bill passing. Go to Jail and don't pass Go please x3

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

​@@RAIBACH-l6l He

[@Bread-nx9fo]

@@TheAngryShadowknight clown

[@naomigreen2147]

You are my hero. The world needs more people like you. I especially felt for that trans kid who cried upon meeting you. There is vastly more to gender, a beautiful aspect of being human, than what is between someone's legs.

[@alexr1394]

Thank you for everything, Zooey 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

[@comfycat4256]

4:15 [German] Zooey Zephyr is the first trans representative in Montana. In her state's parliament, however, she's currently not allowed to speak. Please consider enabling the ability for the community to edit your captions :) The Spanish is a bit too fast for me, but I'm sure we could get it too.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

He

[@Nixcharon]

​@@TheAngryShadowknightIt's she, are you illiterate?

[@Jonodmoo]

@@TheAngryShadowknightno The is spelt with a T at the start They spelled it correctly

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@Jonodmoo I don't know if you're dumb or being snarky. Adding a T would turn it into "the" which makes no sense. So I'm going with the former.

[@cleaningmyroom1000]

Being silenced for speaking up. How pathetic. Let her speak.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

Him

[@Dahlia.Duhhhh]

@@TheAngryShadowknightHer

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@Dahlia.Duhhhh no. Was born a male, will always be a male. Cosmetic surgery does not change that. It does not change reality.

[@josephbearpaw]

​​@@TheAngryShadowknight You just had to show your Trans misogyny, didn't you; you "Prick" see there I can address you with no pronoun needed, you want to be a sweaty ball sac stinking up the places in public so be it 🤣🫴Prick

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@Dahlia.Duhhhh how is that a her?

[@xymaryai8283]

this video barely made any political statement, yet anyone with compassion easily gets the message. this person fights for the human rights of innocent people, and she got silenced for it, there is no clearer demonstration of how spiteful and hateful the opposition is.

[@josephbearpaw]

It always has been that way , as two spirit peoples myself, history has always shown this , be it was standing rock , bears ears. Or even recognizing that trans community actually exists

[@arcadiaberger9204]

Zooey Zephyr's suffering has been nightmarish. She will be vindicated int he long run, and her name will be remembered alongside Dred Scott's and Joe Hill's, but I fear justice may not come for her within her lifetime.

[@infiniteinfinity9802]

Justice will come in her lifetime. She’s very young. Change is hard for some people.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

​@@infiniteinfinity9802he

[@Fourleggedfreak]

I feel really bad for the women who were occupying the bench because they thought they were doing something meaningful. And it makes me feel like their lives must be so empty.

[@tariqdickens9809]

If you don't feel a swell of pride seeing the most vulnerable in our society claim their place, then it's you who's empty and hollow. So you keep your hate, we'll keep our love, and we'll see who reaches end of life with friends and a full heart. I know the odds are in our favor. G'bless, terf. ♥️

[@SymphonyOfTerror]

@@tariqdickens9809 Friendly fire, mate. OP was talking about 5:00.

[@tariqdickens9809]

@@SymphonyOfTerror oof, my bad. 😬

[@sloaneocean5450]

With hundreds of pieces of legislation being passed to deny basic healthcare to trans youth, with increasing libel being spread every day about a proportionally small but extremely vulnerable population, it never fails to warm my heart to see people like Zooey Zephyr who care and are fighting back by any means necessary. I wish her a long, happy life and a successful political career.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

That is not what basic healthcare is.

[@Skyfloats72]

History will shame everybody who has stood against this woman, she is a warrior, standing up for the rights of humans to just be ourselves. I think she is just the most amazing person ever ❤

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@Skyfloats72 this is neither a warrior nor a woman. Learn the differences.

[@w0000ticus]

​@@TheAngryShadowknight you're one of the ones that history will not be kind to, enjoy your legacy

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@w0000ticus history will show that people like you hate actual women so much because you supported men barging in on the circle women are in. It will show that you loathe women so much you encouraged invading their sphere, while I on the other hand chose the voice of truth, which you also loathe. Men mimicking women = men still Women born women = actual women. Zoey is NOT a woman and never will be.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@w0000ticus you are the kind who will continue to support a lie.

[@ghostspook7541]

Kicking out a state representative for representing is awful

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@ghostspook7541 the poor guy

[@ghostspook7541]

@@TheAngryShadowknight bro 😐

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@ghostspook7541 what?

[@user-xi4nz3be1x]

@@TheAngryShadowknight stop being awful pls

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@user-xi4nz3be1x what? All I said was, poor guy.

[@ghosty0738]

All of the protestors have more bravery and patriotism in their big toe than the entirety of any of the men in those seats.

[@josephbearpaw]

Yup' I love the hey did you sign my book , she said yes before you gave me the boot.. 🤣🫴 she had biting derision when saying it to his face , he couldn't even really look her in the eye

[@Voiturefeml]

I'm so glad that people like Zoey exist

[@manatee2500]

@@Voiturefeml They are a whole new creation.

[@Thekidfromcalifornia2.0]

Zooey and her fiancé Erin are not only a voice in the Tran community but others who are underserved . Don’t give up the fight

[@RAIBACH-l6l]

Zooey never said anything about trans people. Watch it again. This is a film against Zooey ironically. It was all about Zooey and not the movement for equal access.

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@VanessaSchmithorst]

​@@vivienneb6199transphobe lives don't matter

[@thelemon5069]

​@@RAIBACH-l6lfalse

[@aelwynwitch9460]

​@@vivienneb6199weirdo

[@PromptStreamer]

I usually don’t like New Yorker stuff but this was a cinematic masterpiece with so much depth of human feeling

[@thecarbonprop]

Thank you for fighting for everyone. You’re a lovely example of compassion and empathy. Keep pushing forward against these dinosaurs. ❤❤❤ 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

[@laurakazimir1712]

Zooey Zephyr, thankfully you are not alone. I am a cis female and a supporter of all of your efforts. When I listen to your messages of the need for equity, I feel part of the “we” in “We will win.” I admire you beyond… no words for it… just Beyond. You help pave the road, and it is happening! Thank you.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@laurakazimir1712 there is no such as a "cis" female. It's just female.

[@MmmHuggles]

We have to fight for our rights and never remain silent. It's tough, but chance takes time and effort. We can do it. You are valid, you are loved, and you deserve to exist and be happy.

[@TheSoup222222]

i started tearing up when Zooey reassured Sid

[@Kerry0101]

As a Transgender Female here in San Francisco I realize it’s easier here to be. Thank You for sharing this video for the world to see change happens when people stand up for it.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

You mean "As a fake woman..."

[@SymphonyOfTerror]

@TheAngryTerminalLoser She meant what she said.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@SymphonyOfTerror she who?

[@that__girl_from]

Thank you, Zoey ❤

[@oldbooksatmidnight8118]

I wish I had half her grace and determination

[@ribbrascal]

Lol

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@oldbooksatmidnight8118 no her

[@Seantherightway06]

To be fair, there are worst places to set up shop than by the snack bar lol. All jokes aside Zooey, you ARE loved and you are doing what is right.

[@onehalfmedia]

I appreciate her brace stances. If you can’t loo off the genitals of children, why live?

[@RAIBACH-l6l]

She didin't do anything. Be careful activists who you get behind. Zooey had a whole documentary and never talked about the healthcare issues. Zooey never said anything about trans people. Watch it again. This is a film against Zooey ironically. It was all about Zooey and not the movement for equal access.

[@variablevolume3059]

should a child be able to get a tattoo with no parental consent? this subject is child abuse to involve children

[@PHDWhom]

@@variablevolume3059sit down.

[@pirahna]

@@variablevolume3059 Should a minor be able to... "get a tattoo" ...WITH parental consent , AND at the advice of a doctor? Or should the government be allowed to control *your* private medical decisions?

[@vegawinter6099]

Land of the free? More like "Land of the cis!" Censoring and kicking her out for trying to help a discriminated minority? I thought you were supposed to be better than that.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

Honestly. I can't believe they would do that to one of their fellow men.

[@majorgeneralmalaise]

What a strong voice for the people 💙💙💙

[@ribbrascal]

🤢

[@majorgeneralmalaise]

@@ribbrascal so salty 🤭🤭🤭

[@Sky.Unicorn]

She is a hero for her state. Let her be free like any lawmaker. Let her speak for her state.

[@BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr]

We have to stop dehumanizing one another.

[@JPanicP]

We need more voices like hers all around our nation! Her soul shines extremely bright and she is standing up for our rights unapologetically…

[@Lucinda666]

🏳️‍⚧️⚧🏳️‍⚧️ Trans Freedom 🏳️‍⚧️⚧🏳️‍⚧️

[@ShootTheMoonStudio]

Brilliant storytelling by the amazing Kimberly Reed! Zooey is a warrior goddess. I'm so proud to be a part of the post production team getting this film out into the world.

[@RAIBACH-l6l]

Warrior Goddess, calm down. Zooey never said anything about trans people, it was all about Zooey. Watch it again. This is a film against Zooey ironically. It was all about Zooey and not the movement for equal access.

[@SpecialKVintage]

@ShootTheMoonStudio Congratulations. That was beautifully done and yes, be very proud 👏.

[@PHDWhom]

@@vivienneb6199you are a nobody. Now sit down.

[@alimaemia]

A hero shining bright. I wish we didn't have to fight to be ourselves, but I'm glad there are beautiful souls who can lead us to a better, more loving world.

[@TheRealDancisfrake]

Impressive, heartbreaking & sadenning, but ultimately beautiful & inspiring. Was tearing up during the proposal scene. :-) Thanks for this video.

[@liam_hurlburt]

thanks for fighting for us Zoey!

[@FOM_extras]

"we will not be shamed" girl that is... the least, I don't even have the words.

[@joshkalia]

this is a wonderful piece, thank you so much!

[@mialeht5603]

The student really looking at her, kicked out on the bench, and crying broke my heart. LEt her in

[@lesliekerluke8555]

So sad that there is so much hate in heart of people (three women) that they have take the seats in front of the snack shop just so Zooey couldn’t sit there. How shameful for sure. Often these actions are done under the guise of Christianity and are so un-Christian. What ever happened to the golden rule?

[@raquelgear-dp2qf]

When Christian "values" are used for hate, intolerance, judgment and condemnation just seems a little antithetical to me... just sayin' ✌️ y'all

[@Willow-j5f]

Trans rights are HUMAN rights! 🏳‍⚧🏳‍⚧🏳‍⚧

[@modestmouse2889]

Dna does not change. Follow the science.

[@Willow-j5f]

@@modestmouse2889 DNA has nothing to do with being trans you buffoon.

[@devilsfavorite999]

No.

[@NatilynnP-t4n]

incels and bigots be staying mad that theyre on the wrong side of history

[@Willow-j5f]

@@devilsfavorite999 Yep.

[@meighan.leenetta]

I don't love the use of the word "clomping" in the captions every time her heels were heard but I do love Zooey ♥

[@HotDogTimeMachine385]

Protect trans people! Protect children!

[@maddyleschhorn]

Go Zoey! Proud of you girl

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

That's a dude

[@Noahkita7704]

@@DonnellOkafor-r2d *A girl with a brain

[@lansmgroup6540]

​@@DonnellOkafor-r2d😂😂😂 a was about to ask😂😂😂😂

[@majorgeneralmalaise]

Miss Zooey is a natural leader 💙💙💙

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

@@majorgeneralmalaise MR

[@PirateZ1]

These reps are true heroes. They save lives and protect against patriarchal tyranny. Much love to my trans siblings out there ❤ thanks for the video

[@wztly7368]

We need more people like Zooey and Erin in the US!

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

@@wztly7368 no.

[@lars_larsen]

well, that made me cry. Thank you.

[@halodoughnut190]

The Trans community will not be silenced.

[@mattwood852]

@@halodoughnut190 neither will the sane community. Thank you, 1st amendment!!

[@CalamityJay-ez2mq]

​@@mattwood852 sane people don't spend their time crying about other people's genitalia, grow up

[@antimale]

​@@mattwood852 Genital inspectors like you are obsessed

[@lansmgroup6540]

​@@mattwood852😂😂😂 true

[@Dahlia.Duhhhh]

@@mattwood852the sane community does not exist

[@Abby-k9p]

I’m not crying…you’re crying. We need more people like her!

[@qlethsbagofdecks4959]

This was great to watch all those wonderful moments put together.

[@cynthia4326]

GRATEFUL for Zooey & Erin!!!

[@alexablackheart]

I love Zoey, her and Erin are such inspirations and such wonderful people! I'm thankful to the nine divines we have people like them in our community who are fighting so hard for all of us ❤️🫂

[@Orincaby]

Seat 31 and Pose 28 in the same month is WILD 😭😭😭

[@MiracleMomo]

I just keep crying

[@MyNameFishy_Channel]

Same

[@jdncat]

Same! I lost it with that kid who wanted a picture with her 😭 Then Zoey was like, "don't let them win"

[@onlywhenblue]

@@jdncat ikrrrrrrrr i was DEAD lol

[@JenniferBoyatt]

Such gaslighters and abusers claiming victim reverse (the other legislators) to claim that they are the ones being shamed. They are saying 'shame' when someone provided a thoughtful and brave challenge, which is the normal purpose and proceedings of the American way. They (the other legislators) have shamed themselves.

[@janicem4382]

These politicians shame themselves.

[@Preciouspink]

: To all the accidental allies out there, thank you for joining the voices of trans children and their parents. Hear, hear! Leave the children alone!

[@variablevolume3059]

exactly... do not commit child mutilation .. allow your child to grow up 1st to make that decision

[@Preciouspink]

@@variablevolume3059 @@variablevolume3059 This way to the egress@@variablevolume3059

[@jedidls]

@@variablevolume3059 Yeah, let them take their puberty blockers if they want them so they can have a smoother transition once they're 18. My body was mutilated by testosterone and now I have to fix it.

[@justa_randomfailure6250]

@@jedidlsPREACH GIRLIE

[@titanic_monarch796]

​@@variablevolume3059I assume you're talking about puberty blockers, which are harmless and entirely reversible. I understand the concern but there isn't any mutilation here.

[@kellanitjean]

That's my representative!! LET HER SPEAK!! ❤❤❤

[@JimPanse2]

This gives me hope. Thank you.

[@Emma_square_Feet]

Zoey your a power house thank you continually fighting 🫂 & Congratulations to you and Erin 🎉 Every person's rights matter including minority human rights. How these officials have treated you is a testament to how broken and unjust the US systems are.

[@TheAngryShadowknight]

He is never even going to see this comment to read it.

[@davefisher1840]

It’s just so sad that legislators don't take the time to understand the transgender mystery. If they did they would support and respect transgender people. They are very special people.

[@modestmouse2889]

Why is trans ONLY in America? There are 1.7 billion people in CHINA why NO TRANS there. If trans is is normal and prevalant, WHY IS IT NOT IN CHINA OR RUSSIA? The communist countries behind the SUBVERSION of the West, WHY NO TRANS THERE?

[@fre2725]

​​@@modestmouse2889 I literally just googled "transgender people in China" and found examples. 🙄 It is not "only in America" either. Maybe the reason transgender people aren't more noticeable is because the culture isn't as accepting of them? 🤯

[@Atmviola]

Thing is, it’s not even a mystery if legislators used their brain for more than 5 seconds. All they have to do is read a couple articles; it’s not hard!

[@_allegra]

They go out of their way to avoid learning. We're not hard to understand!

[@davefisher1840]

@@_allegra What are they afraid of???

[@jdncat]

I love Zoey and Erin so much! Theyre both absolutely amazing ladies.

[@Lilbee730]

I remember watching this unfold on twitter at the time, zooey is an inspiration 💕

[@Chuckles378]

Love love love!! Thank you, Zooey. And congratulations!!! ❤❤❤

[@grunklechubs4743]

FANTASTIC doc! This would break a lot of conservatives minds seeing all the love and compassion Zoey radiates throughout.

[@Nayri_ssbm]

Ive followed her story for a little while now and I'm still not sure, has she lost her seat permanently?

[@LucasDarkGiygas]

thanks for the video

[@CaptainProjects]

You are an inspiration ❤

[@pillberry305]

As a trans teacher in Florida this made me cry. Thanks for this.

[@l.c.7507]

This was awesome 😢congratulations Zooey and best of luck!!

[@rjb227s]

Beautifully done!

[@MsArrika]

I dunno what it is about humans or people or whatever cause I'm entirely not a people person but it always tears me up when I see people who care about their fellow humans and fighting for them, and their human rights.

[@rachelmaurer888]

The trans community thanks you for all you have done Ms Zooey Zephyr. And hope that you and Erin Reed will be happy together. 🙂💜💙❤

[@QuinnOsgood-c9v]

Zoey, and Erin, are my heroes 💜 🏳️‍⚧️ 💜 🏳️‍🌈 💜 🏳️‍⚧️

[@Mystic480]

Let there be light in the world! 💖

[@lancemadrid]

Our leaders in the trenches are saving lives

[@PS.LynchArt]

Actually, they are doing the exact. Your ignorance is showing!

[@lancemadrid]

@@PS.LynchArt you misunderstand my comment. Zooey, the subject of the documentary, is the leader I’m talking about. Zooey is saving lives

[@Thanasis_Koligliatis]

What exactly was that bill that they vote? Here, in Greece, medical care is free for all.

[@halfwayATfinish]

@@Thanasis_Koligliatisthe bill was probably related to healthcare access for trans people in the US. A lot of the local governments have been trying to make it harder for trans people to access healthcare services

[@Thanasis_Koligliatis]

@@halfwayATfinish Thank you for the explanation!

[@r-platt]

Beautiful. I heard, "Erin, will you marry me?" And I cried.

[@sunnylilme]

Aww... all the best on your 💍 ladies❤

[@woegarden]

rooting for you zooey. thank you for being here.

[@InvertedOrangeJuice]

I hope Zooey and her fiancé (fiancée? Wife? I don't know how it's spelt or if they've gotten married yet) have nothing but the happy days that they deserve :]

[@rxwi956]

in French it's fiancé for men and fiancée for women, but people often use fiancé regardless of gender in English. You clearly care and that's what matters!

[@brucebennett5338]

respect.

[@BreannaJackson-w8w]

I'm not crying! You're crying!

[@rudymelo880]

Thank you Zooey for all that you are doing

[@sarahnelson9329]

So inspiring ❤

[@tamandbobbiadventures]

That was beautiful ❤❤

[@youareworthyourtime]

annnddd i'm sobbing. i hope we will not be continued to be silenced like this.

[@ATChick]

We love you ❤️ please keep going. We will keep fighting with you.

[@nahthanksno8299]

Keep on fighting Zooey!

[@fl0ralap0steI]

I personaly know nobody who is Trans but I just cant understand how people are so hatefull against them, they just want to be who they are.

[@QwertyCaesar]

You do, you just don't know they're trans. A lot of us are stealth. And, possibly, they don't know they're trans yet.