Yesterday was #DetransAwarenessDay, a day that should have highlighted unity between trans and detrans people for collective liberation.
Unfortunately, as the day progressed, it became evident that the initiative was uplifted by groups that reinforce systematic oppression.
Unfortunately, as the day progressed, it became evident that the initiative was uplifted by groups that reinforce systematic oppression.
We watched as practitioners or advocates of conversion therapy advertised themselves, trolls circulated trans-antagonistic memes, and even "positive" coverage from white nationalist media.
None of this benefits trans, detrans, or gender non-conforming people seeking health care.
None of this benefits trans, detrans, or gender non-conforming people seeking health care.
What is more troubling is the fact that when said white nationalist coverage was brought to the organizers' attention, and they were asked to take a stand against it, we got dismissive responses.
As individuals who such groups seek to eliminate, this response is unacceptable.
As individuals who such groups seek to eliminate, this response is unacceptable.
This pattern is unfortunately one that HLN organizer Lee Leveille predicted in 2020 when s/he resigned as founding Vice President of GCCAN. Co-optation is dangerous to health liberation, especially when it involves fascist creep.
Full transcript: pastebin.com/raw/3f1FrXVd
Full transcript: pastebin.com/raw/3f1FrXVd
For this reason, we've opened up a new on-going initiative. This space is open to all trans, detrans, gender non-conforming and questioning people who seek solidarity across all experiences of systematic oppression. healthliberationnow.com/call-for-submi…
Please share this initiative widely. It's up to all of us to stand together and oppose organized transphobia that would fuck us all over. Unity and mutual support is stronger than hate. Let's create a better future for us all.
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