A memo written by President Stephen Percy cites growing “anti-trans bills in legislatures across the country” and pledges to provide a “safe space for all members of the LGBTQAI+ community.”
Although the memo does not explicitly state it, the safe space is likely a response to a visit by free-thinking scholars and gender-critical activists to debate the issue of giving children puberty blockers and other medical procedures at Portland State University.
With that, the public institution will host “Trans and Gender Expansive Celebration and Community Hour” each day for a week from noon to 1 p.m. in its Queer Resource Center. On hand will be cotton candy, temporary tattoos, and coloring, according to the memo.
The university will also host “T-Time” trans social spaces on Fridays as well as a Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Resource Center, described in the memo as a “safe, harassment-free space for queer and trans youth ages 13-23.”
Portland State University President Stephen Percy indicates there will be no criticism of trans ideology allowed on campus.
— Michael Weingrad (@weingradmichael) April 29, 2023
Instead, "cotton candy, temporary tattoos, and coloring will be available" and expanded "Trans Days of Resistance" scheduled. pic.twitter.com/EmTGIWWbF3
