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LGBT Civil Rights and Activism

LearnedHand

(4,812 posts)

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

Reply to scipan (Original post)

Wed May 28, 2025, 11:46 PM

May 28

One gay member posted in another thread recently about feeling unheard because of the conversation around trans rights (especially as framed around participation in school sports). Their pain and confusion was very visible.

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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