LGBT Civil Rights and Activism

Mad_Machine76

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9. I feel like DU is mostly supportive

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 06:31 PM

Jul 21

However, I am concerned that there are still a few around here who need more education, particularly when it comes to the Trans athletes issue, which I still see some disagreement and bad takes on. Also, as with the Democratic Party, pundits, etc. I feel like there is a lot of misinformation out there about our effect on the 2024 Election, how we may be pushing a "too radical" agenda and that the Transgender community and its concerns may end up being expendable when it comes to attempting to win future elections, which is particularly worrisome, given how the Republican Party has declared open season and all-out warfare on us. If Democrats won't stand up for us in Congress, State Legislatures, etc., then who will?!

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Do you feel safe and validated (on the whole) on DU? If not, how can we help? [View all] scipan May 28 OP

I'm an ally, and I think there are reasons members of DU's LGBT community might not be in the best place LearnedHand May 28 #1

It has to be scary for trans people. it's like the right is trying to erase their existence. scipan May 28 #2

I think I know who you are talking about. No posts in at least 3 months. I hope she is well LoisB May 29 #3

I do too. scipan May 29 #4

I agree with being more proactive in sticking up for people. ShazzieB May 29 #6

I think I know who you are talking about Keepthesoulalive May 29 #5

Oh, those threads about the Middle East are the worst! ShazzieB May 29 #7

No. And no. I don't feel safe nor validated BootOutTheGoons Jun 5 #8

I feel like DU is mostly supportive Mad_Machine76 Jul 21 #9