“Two Democratic lawmakers have sparked a fierce backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates after shifting their stance on transgender athlete participation in women’s sports. Reps. Tom Suozzi and Seth Moulton, previously supportive of trans rights, now argue for limiting transgender athletes in response to recent political pressure. This shift has raised concerns about the Democratic Party’s commitment to transgender protections amidst deepening intra-party divides.”
If you want to defeat Fascists, the last thing you should do is to adopt their agenda. That only affirms the legitimacy of their bigotry in the eyes of bigots.
They used transphobia as a cornerstone for their campaign and won by millions. I can’t help but feel that the majority of citizens in this country are my literal enemy.
If he comes back, at first you may have the urge to stare the situation straight in the face, watch the news 24/7, and feel like you need to be constantly connected and aware. This is a natural human response to disaster and trauma. It’s the brain’s way of attempting to keep us safe in the presence of uncertainty.
In the early days, this is ok, because, honestly, I think for many of us this urge is going to be too strong to fight, but try to disconnect in some way at some point. When the dust settles a little bit, or honestly, as soon as you can, try to consume information in moderation. You can’t be on high alert all the time. You will burn out.
So stay informed, connect when you can, but also take some time to unwind, relax, and do other things. In most scenarios you don’t need to know word for word exactly what happens as it’s happening. In our connected world, its safe to assume if something major happens, you’ll hear about it soon.
In December 2024, Florence will become the stage for The Shape of Self, a powerful photographic exhibition by the artist Alessio Maximilian Schroder. This collection captures the diverse and resilient voices within West Bengal’s transgender communities.
