This is what frustrates me whenever Democrats like Schumer and even Buttigieg/McBride will dismiss GOP attacks on trans people and “woke” as distractions, when they are consistent with a fundamental assault on freedom and democracy.
When the GOP claims that liberals are attacking freedom, they usually focus on negative aspects — the freedom to oppress, to harm, to exist without consequence — but that at least resonates with far too many people. Dems too often focus on “freedom” and “democracy” as institutions and norms. It’s bizarre to me when Democrats will act as if firing a special prosecutor is a more direct assault on democracy than banning trans people from public spaces.
Sarah McBride is one example of an awesome trans person. She has a seat in Congress. I listened to an Ezra Kline interview of her and she sounds like a smart, compassionate, brave person. We could use more people like her in our legislature.
Thank you for celebrating trans people. They have a right to exist; as we all do.
They need to hate people different than them to justify the belief that they are failures because “the other” is to blame. The one thing I haven’t seen anyone reporting on, whether the mainstream media or independent sources” is how the suicide rate among school age children will spike to numbers higher than they ever were. Granting people rights which help them live the life they choose and then stripping them away is worse than not having the rates to begin with. They want them pushed back into the shadow because what? They are miserable people who can’t stand people that have any joy in their life
It might only be shareable to people with a Substack account. I shared an otherwise free post with my son, who does not have a Substack account, and it came up as “Sign up for a 7 day free-trial of a paid subscription to read this essay.” No idea if that’s how it always works, but might be what is happening.
This is what frustrates me whenever Democrats like Schumer and even Buttigieg/McBride will dismiss GOP attacks on trans people and “woke” as distractions, when they are consistent with a fundamental assault on freedom and democracy.
When the GOP claims that liberals are attacking freedom, they usually focus on negative aspects — the freedom to oppress, to harm, to exist without consequence — but that at least resonates with far too many people. Dems too often focus on “freedom” and “democracy” as institutions and norms. It’s bizarre to me when Democrats will act as if firing a special prosecutor is a more direct assault on democracy than banning trans people from public spaces.
I was thinking about writing about schumer’s reaction but it was just too depressing.
Sarah McBride is one example of an awesome trans person. She has a seat in Congress. I listened to an Ezra Kline interview of her and she sounds like a smart, compassionate, brave person. We could use more people like her in our legislature.
Thank you for celebrating trans people. They have a right to exist; as we all do.
They need to hate people different than them to justify the belief that they are failures because “the other” is to blame. The one thing I haven’t seen anyone reporting on, whether the mainstream media or independent sources” is how the suicide rate among school age children will spike to numbers higher than they ever were. Granting people rights which help them live the life they choose and then stripping them away is worse than not having the rates to begin with. They want them pushed back into the shadow because what? They are miserable people who can’t stand people that have any joy in their life
Thank you
We need to say all this more often. Trans people are awesome.
I’ve met so many awesome trans kids through Camp Quest Ohio, Skepticon and the skeptical/atheist/humanist movements.
Noah, I wish this one were sharable. I think a lot of people need to read it.
?? It’s shareable! It’s not locked.
It might only be shareable to people with a Substack account. I shared an otherwise free post with my son, who does not have a Substack account, and it came up as “Sign up for a 7 day free-trial of a paid subscription to read this essay.” No idea if that’s how it always works, but might be what is happening.
shouldn’t be…you usually can just share them without any trouble…
Yeah, I don’t paywall anything, I’d be pissed if folks couldn’t see my stuff without the sales pitch
They can at least endure until a Supreme Court and government that actually respects them arrives.
Thank you Norm. Totally with you on this one! I particularly liked your characterization of the fascist supreme court.