Summary

Trump and Vance have made anti-transgender attacks a central part of their campaign, using demeaning language and misrepresentations to portray transgender individuals as a threat to national identity.

Harris has largely ignored Trump’s attacks but has pushed back on his characterization of her stances, noting that federal policy allowing transgender military personnel access to gender-affirming medical care was in place during Trump’s presidency.

Advocates like GLAAD’s Sarah Kate Ellis and Charlotte Clymer warn that Trump’s approach fuels hostility, marginalizing vulnerable communities and creating a culture of animosity instead of understanding and empathy.

  • lettruthout@lemmy.world
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    21 days ago

    Yeah, and what weaklings. Attacking a vulnerable group does not make them look strong.

    What’s their next attack target, puppies?

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      20 days ago

      These are the same assholes who want to eliminate Title IX. It’s clear they don’t care about women’s sports, they just want to hurt people.

      • IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world
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        20 days ago

        There are ways to integrate trans athletes into lots of sports, if the will is there to do that. You’re right, there’s no conversation about that happening, just fear mongering and transphobia.