""What I know to be true because I grew up in Arlington, Texas, is that every person deserves to feel safe, no matter who they love or what their preferences might be," Ganss said in the video. He continued, "In fourth grade, I got my ass absolutely kicked during a game of football at recess, and I ran immediately to my elementary school library because my librarian made sure that I knew that there was a safe space for me there. I'm still in touch with my elementary school music teacher, because she cares about my success and safety and happiness as a human being. These are Arlington, Texas values.""
"The Arlington City Council will vote on a revised ordinance November 18, which would remove "gender identity and expression" and "sexual orientation" as protected characteristics. The vote comes after the council temporarily suspended the clause in September due to threats from Donald Trump's administration. Trump officials said they would revoke $65 million in federal grant money from the city if it did not remove language related to diversity, equity, and inclusion from its municipal code. Both Arlington and Fort Worth subsequently voted to end their DEI programs and rewrite ordinances to exclude phrases related to race and gender."
Arlington, Texas faces a City Council vote on November 18 to remove "gender identity and expression" and "sexual orientation" from protected characteristics, which would strip LGBTQ+ people of municipal anti-discrimination safeguards. The clause was temporarily suspended in September after federal threats to revoke grant funding tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion language. Federal officials warned of revoking $65 million in grants if DEI language remained. Arlington and Fort Worth subsequently ended DEI programs and revised municipal codes to remove language related to race and gender. Community recollections emphasize schools and teachers as safe spaces supporting students' safety and well-being.
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