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Well said!

rainydaypoet

These legislative attacks against children who are trans, are part of the false rhetoric that trans people aren’t who we say we are. Trans women, and specifically trans women of color, are facing an ongoing epidemic of violence. And sharing Caitlyn Jenner’s pre-transition photos, further feeds into this harmful and violent transphobic beliefs.

Activist and writer Raquel Willis explains this better in an interview with TIME:

Last year, we had more than 40 murders of trans people, mostly Black and brown trans women. We can’t ignore the devastating impacts of violent rhetoric. When there are lawmakers actively testifying in state legislatures and at the Capitol—if you think of someone like Marjorie Taylor Greene—spouting off misinformation about transgender people, painting us as a threat, that puts us in danger.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/5950855/raquel-willis-trans-women-discrimination-interview/%3famp=true

Here’s the open letter signed by over 465 celebrities and activists in solidarity of trans women and trans girls who will be affected, on sports fields and in doctors’ offices, by the new legislation and who are vulnerable to anti-trans violence: https://www.glaad.org/tdovletter

If you want to learn more, I highly recommend watching the Discolsure documentary, which addresses this history of misrepresentation: http://www.disclosurethemovie.com

Here’s a summary of a 13-step plan by Raquel Willis from her conversations with leading figures working daily to end this epidemic against trans women of color: https://www.out.com/print/2019/11/20/how-we-can-end-violence-against-trans-women-color

If you want to come from a place of understanding, I recommend following and reading some articles by Chase Strangio and Raquel Willis’

Thank you for your note. Good to know that sharing pictures of trans people before their gender change is hurtful. I will seek to be more sensitive to that in the future. I grew up admiring Bruce Jenner as one of the greatest athletes of all time. To wipe that all away and not include that amazing athlete and example in the entirety of my understanding of who he was is disingenuous. Certainly, however, if Caitlyn Jenner or others are hurt by people sharing past photos of them or referring to their old names then we should all be sensitive to that.

rainydaypoet

I think we both agree that there’s no room for hate or violence. I’m not trying to take away from Caitlyn’s athletic accomplishments. But Caitlyn has a lot of power through her platform and her anti-trans rhetoric on trans children and trans athletes can translate into real-life harm and violence against trans women, trans girls, and trans femme people.

Jordi’s post highlights that these legislative attacks are taking away from actionable steps needed to end this epidemic of violence, with lawmakers causing further harm to trans people by perpetuating anti-trans rhetoric and laws.

Here’s a short video on misconceptions about trans women in sports: https://news.yahoo.com/fallon-fox-speaks-anti-trans-110235144.html

And another short video that throws some perspective on Caitlyn Jenner’s anti-trans rhetoric:
https://bnc.tv/charles-blow-on-caitlyn-jenner-supporting-a-transgender-athlete-ban-for-girl-sports/

Charlotte Clymer writes about the importance of understanding the broad context:

Caitlyn Jenner was able to come out as a trans woman and enjoy a broad social acceptance only because of the blood, sweat, and tears of other trans people through decades of advocacy, primarily Black and brown women. Were it not for women like Marsha P Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, Janet Mock and Laverne Cox, Jenner would not have been greeted with such warmth and affirmation.

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/caitlyn-jenner-governor-trans-rights-b1837554.html

Jordi Equitable

Hi Jeffrey - just a note that I didn’t label your post as hate. I challenge it because of accuracy.

As a trans person myself, I believe your original post missed some critical information about the community the post was about. I know that I am closer to trans issue since I live this experience on a day-to-day basis.

The violence trans people are currently experiencing is a global crisis. Every week this year a trans friend of mine or trans friend of a friend has been murdered. 2021 is on track to beat 2020 which was already a record year for trans murders.

I think it is important for us to not miss the forest from the trees and to also listen to the community directly impacted by an issue.

I welcome dialogue when my humanity is respected. I realize that many people haven’t had the benefit of meeting an out trans person so there may be certain ideas and terminology that can be confusing. I do think love will help us all win if we respect each other’s humanity and listen more to one another, which is why I joined Pixstory. ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

Well said Jordi. Thank you for sharing. I completely agree.