As you may know recently Nashville's local fascist running-dog Matthew Walsh has been stoking anger and violence against the trans community in Nashville. He has slandered and demonized our local hospital's transgender healthcare program which has resulted to shut downs, threats, stalking, violence, and more against not just those at the hospital but the trans people of our city. His coverage in the most recent months on a children's hospital resulted in bomb threats where the hospital had to be evacuated. Walsh has not just demonized the trans community, but has pilloried workers, immigrants, refugees, and every marginalized group that has continued to face attacks in this city.

On October 21st, 4PM at War Memorial Plaza in Nashville, Walsh and his allies will be hosting the anti-trans event titled "The Rally to End Child Mutilation." This event is featuring prominent right wing speakers, members of our legislature, and more than likely will draw a crowd of right-wing locals as well as far-right fascist groups such as Proud Boys and Patriot Front.

We come to you as a long-time friends and comrades to ask for any assistance you can provide in resisting this event, whether it is promoting it on your channels or attending in-person.

We have seen and experienced what Walsh's rhetoric has caused. The right has become emboldened on this front. Locals have been stalked, harassed, and worse. The transgender healthcare program has been a huge benefit to our community not just in Nashville, but all throughout the southeast.

We know that though the hospital has been the target on the surface, the real target they are aiming for are trans children and adults.

If you can help in any way, we would be greatly appreciative. The attacks have gotten worse, and this event has the likelihood of ratcheting up the type of animus that will result in further harm.

Join us on Oct 21 at 2PM at War Memorial Plaza as we form a counter demonstration. We're calling on you to join and create a united front to reject transphobia, protect trans lives, and eject these fascists from our city.

Signed,
Middle Tennessee Democratic Socialists of America
Elmahaba Center
Veterans for Peace
Workers' Dignity/Dignidad Obrera
Abortion Access Cookeville
Touch Grass Nashville
Nashville Workers Alliance
Red Door Collective
Nashville Peace and Justice
No Exceptions Prison Collective
Knoxville Democratic Socialists of America

(More to be added soon)