On Saturday, April 24, diners at a restaurant in Smithville had their meal interrupted by a woman making loud, extensive transphobic remarks about another customer. The incident ended with the woman's husband throwing beer at a number of customers, including a table with a small child at it. Both reportedly work for area school districts—the husband is the vice principal at Neptune Middle School and is currently under investigation.

It seems so simple: New Jersey should be a place where anyone can enjoy a nice day out without being harassed or attacked. That's the reality Garden State Equality is working towards.

No matter what these two people might have done, we want to make it clear that trans people are welcome in New Jersey—and we know that people around the state feel the same way.

Sign your name here to show that you're a New Jerseyan who supports your trans neighbors, and we'll keep you up to date on how you can take a stand against this type of hate. Together, we'll make it clear that lived equality is possible for all LGBTQ+ New Jerseyans.