In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette and Stephen speak with transgender and gay activist Landon Richie of the Transgender Education Network of Texas and talk about his passion for advocacy, the HERO campaign, finding joy in difficult times, and what hope looks like. In today's topics we cover Trump's EOs, backlash against Target for removing their DEI program, the 15 state Attorneys General suing the Trump administration, and the racism of Emelia Perez Best Actress Oscar nominee Spanish transgender actress Karla Sofia Gascon. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church for winning the Proud Boy's trademark, and drag newly appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio for suspending the processing of passports for transgender and nonbinary citizens.