Many Stripes, One Tiger: Local support surges for transgender students in bathroom debate

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat began as a social media call out to support a Walnut Springs Elementary transgender student has grown into a movement aiming to kill Senate Bill (SB) 6, or the so-called “bathroom bill,” within the Texas Legislature.

While support continues to pour in for “Many Stripes, One Tiger,” (MSOT) Andy Hutton, who is one of the main creators of the group, said he wasn’t surprised at the level of support toward the student and her cause. 

“We will rally around kids based on who they are. This is a supportive community and a fantastic place to live,” Hutton said. “I feel it’s a place where people care about kids and support them … I wasn’t surprised at people willing to stand for a third grader and allow her to be who she is.”