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All Tragedies Are Tied To Transgendered Americans: How the Far Right Scapegoats Us
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All Tragedies Are Tied To Transgendered Americans: How the Far Right Scapegoats Us

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In the midst of America's culture wars, we transgender individuals have become the latest targets of a coordinated campaign of disinformation, legislative assault, and outright demonization. This systematic attack, championed by right-wing politicians and media figures, represents more than just casual bigotry - it's a calculated strategy straight from the authoritarian playbook.

Disinformation against LGBTQIA+ people is a threat to democracy | by Chris  Kremidas-Courtney | Tomorrow's Democracy | Medium

The Politics of Lies: Manufacturing Trans Panic

The recent Reagan Airport incident perfectly encapsulates the right's cynical playbook. Before investigators could even reach the crash site, conservative social media erupted with false claims that a transgender pilot, Jo Ellis, was responsible. This bullshit wasn't random - it was a deliberate attempt to associate tragedy with trans identity. Ellis, who had to publicly defend herself against this garbage fire of lies, became yet another victim of the right's desperation to paint trans people as dangerous deviants.

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