Thank you this balanced discussion of the fraught politics surrounding the existence of trans people that has become so inflamed of late. As a 64 year-old trans man who transitioned at the age of 40, it is so strange to watch how certain elements on the left and the right have joined hands to attack a small group of people. There is no r…
Thank you this balanced discussion of the fraught politics surrounding the existence of trans people that has become so inflamed of late. As a 64 year-old trans man who transitioned at the age of 40, it is so strange to watch how certain elements on the left and the right have joined hands to attack a small group of people. There is no room for nuanced conversation, driving those of us who can live invisibly back into the shadows. I do hope that the convention against bringing the families of politicians into the spotlight holds on all sides as we enter an election, but I'm not too confident. You have earned my paid subscription today. Thanks again.
"Nuanced discussion" becomes one of those things politicians and journalists often preach, but then don't practise. There's lots of people out there who are genuinely confused, and a little unsettled, about the discussion on gender-affirming care — especially for youth. No use lecturing them, better we try and explain why this thing isn't as scary as some people make it sound.
Thank you this balanced discussion of the fraught politics surrounding the existence of trans people that has become so inflamed of late. As a 64 year-old trans man who transitioned at the age of 40, it is so strange to watch how certain elements on the left and the right have joined hands to attack a small group of people. There is no room for nuanced conversation, driving those of us who can live invisibly back into the shadows. I do hope that the convention against bringing the families of politicians into the spotlight holds on all sides as we enter an election, but I'm not too confident. You have earned my paid subscription today. Thanks again.
Thanks Joseph.
"Nuanced discussion" becomes one of those things politicians and journalists often preach, but then don't practise. There's lots of people out there who are genuinely confused, and a little unsettled, about the discussion on gender-affirming care — especially for youth. No use lecturing them, better we try and explain why this thing isn't as scary as some people make it sound.
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