In recent days, I've focused on the abrupt resurgence of homophobia within the mainstream GOP. But it's important to remember that the flood of anti-trans hate from the right never stopped. Trans people face a horrific assault on their fundamental rights every single day. #TDOV
Much of the gay community stopped paying attention after Obergefell. But for the trans community, the attacks have only ramped up in the last few years. Transgender Americans have had to plead for allyship and warn what's on the horizon for the LGBTQ community. #TDOV
Anti-trans advocates ostensibly on the left have also stepped up their attacks. I'll never forget seeing TERFs protesting alongside anti-LGBTQ groups before oral arguments at the Supreme Court in Bostock v. Clayton County. Groups that literally want to imprison gay people! #TDOV
Anti-LGBTQ groups didn't disappear after Obergefell. They made a tactical retreat, focusing on trans issues instead. Now that they are winning so many battles against trans equality, they are emboldened once again, and testing the waters for a rollback of marriage equality. #TDOV
Those in the trans community know how emboldened these activists are. They know anti-trans forces are on a winning streak. And they know the onslaught won't stop with them. I'm in awe of their strength and courage as they are forced to battle for their most basic rights. #TDOV
Final thought: It's not all doom and gloom! I LOVE this brief explaining the benefits of gender-affirming care. Trans joy is real and it is beautiful. We talk about gender dysphoria a lot. Don't forget what's on the other side: gender euphoria.💜
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