A small group of protesters gathered Thursday on the campus of George Washington University, voicing their support for transgender students and victims of sexual assault before an appearance by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
“We’re here to show up for survivors of sexual violence and for transgender students who are being harmed by her policies,” said Eve Zhurbinskiy, a 21-year-old GWU senior. “And we’re here to advocate and hold her accountable for a stronger Title IX.”
The demonstration came about a week after the Trump administration withdrew Obama-era guidance on how colleges should respond to campus sexual violence.