This is a trap.
When the Nazis came for the communists, the socialists stayed silent. Then they came for the trade unionists. Then they came for the gay men. The legal framework used to ban transgender healthcare—using religious freedom and parental rights—is the same framework used to deny gay adoption in the 1990s. Shemale Anal Pactures
The transgender community does not need the LGBTQ culture to fully understand the nuances of gender dysphoria. They need the gay uncle to show up at the hospital when a trans nephew is denied care. They need the lesbian aunt to testify at a custody hearing. They need the bisexual brother to share that viral video of a trans athlete winning a race. This is a trap
The transgender community is the "canary in the coal mine" for LGBTQ rights. If trans people lose the right to exist publicly, gay marriage and lesbian bars will follow. True LGBTQ culture does not ask, "Is the trans experience the same as the gay experience?" It asks, "Do we share a common enemy?" The answer remains yes. The enemy is the belief that there is only one way to be human—cisgender, heterosexual, and binary. Then they came for the gay men
The transgender community is not a chapter in LGBTQ history; it is the spine of the book. Without it, the story falls flat. If you or someone you know is struggling with gender identity or facing discrimination, contact The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386) or the Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860). Solidarity saves lives.
