Much has changed since we first discussed transphobia on Trans Truth, and frankly not much of it has been for the better. As we have documented regularly, the Republican Party and other right-wing hate groups have been waging a concerted national campaign of propaganda against trans people. This has led to laws being passed, in at least 21 states, which restrict or eliminate the rights of transgender people. It has also led to a measurable increase in the number of people who disapprove of transgender folk.

So join us for part one of Transphobia Revisited, as we dig into what's been happening and why.

News Links:

• https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/lauri-carleton-anti-lgbtq-shooting-b2396348.html

• https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/17/annette-bening-tribute-trans-son-stephen-inspiration/

• https://www.jurist.org/news/2023/08/texas-judge-temporarily-blocks-law-banning-gender-affirming-care-for-minors/

• https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2023/michigan-sex-educator-culture-wars/

Content Links:

• https://www.splcenter.org/captain/defining-pseudoscience-network

• https://www.nbc4i.com/news/investigates/nbc4-investigates-fact-checking-a-widely-run-controversial-ad-on-issue-1/

• https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/07/30/the-connection-between-political-lies-and-conspiracy-theories-00108378

• https://cdispatch.com/opinions/2023-08-04/armstrong-williams-transgender-women-are-not-women/

• https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/08/11/frank-laroses-very-bad-day-sec-of-state-dodged-press-issued-angry-statement-as-issue-1-failed/

• https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/06/28/americans-complex-views-on-gender-identity-and-transgender-issues/

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