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politics28 days ago•6 min saved

Democrats Reframe Strategy to Counter GOP Anti-Trans Attacks in Midterms

Democratic strategists urge a refreshed playbook to counter the GOP’s anti-trans messaging in the midterms: acknowledge the issue, state clear positions on sports and kids’ health care, and then pivot back to costs and everyday concerns. Republicans amplified the tactic at their convention, with Trump urging turnout and proposing $5,000 checks if Republicans win Congress; the update also highlights related stories on data-center legislation and Rand Paul’s travel spending.

via Politico|

#anti-trans #democrats #messaging

music1 month ago•15 min saved

Ariana Grande Calls Out Trump Over Use of Her Song in Anti-Trans TikTok

Ariana Grande condemned Donald Trump after the campaign used her 2024 single “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” in a TikTok promoting anti-trans messages, with Grande telling the campaign to never use her music again and calling their portrayal of truth “false.” Her label is pursuing removal of the clip, joining a wave of artists who have objected to unauthorized music use by Trump.

via Deadline|

#anti-trans #ariana-grande #donald-trump

social-issues3 years ago•3 min saved

Alice Cooper's Controversial Stance on Transgender Issues Sparks Outrage

Musician Alice Cooper expressed concern that being transgender is a "fad" and perpetuated right-wing, anti-trans scare tactics in an interview with Stereogum. Cooper criticized the idea of children exploring their gender identity, claiming it confuses them, and argued that individuals should become sexually aware before considering their gender. He also regurgitated debunked myths about bathroom predators. Cooper's comments conflate gender identity, gender expression, and assigned sex at birth, and fail to acknowledge the importance of listening to children and providing appropriate care.

via Rolling Stone|

#alice-cooper #anti-trans #bathroom-predator-myths

social-media3 years ago•2 min saved

"Twitter Safety Executives Resign Amid Controversy and Criticism"

Twitter's head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, has resigned amid controversy over the platform's moderation of an anti-trans film. This comes after Elon Musk faced criticism for allowing the film to be disseminated on Twitter and stating that deadnaming is "definitely allowed" on the platform. LGBTQ+ groups have repeatedly criticized Musk for not cracking down on anti-LGBTQ+ hate, anti-trans rhetoric, misgendering, and deadnaming on Twitter.

via PinkNews|

#anti-trans #content-moderation #elon-musk

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Lawmakers' Actions on Anti-Trans Bill and Abortion Ban Spark Controversy.

Nebraska Republican state senator Christy Armendariz, who voted for a combined anti-trans and anti-abortion bill that passed by one vote in the legislature, has admitted that she didn’t pay attention to the issue. Armendariz said she found it puzzling that a reporter from New York would come all the way to Nebraska to cover the affair. The bill bans gender-affirming care for trans people under 19 years old and also tacks on an amendment to outlaw abortion after roughly 10 weeks of pregnancy. The legislation has sparked protests and criticism from opponents.

via The Independent|

#anti-abortion #anti-trans #legislation

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

SF Restaurant Apologizes for Hosting Anti-Trans Dinner

American Bites, a restaurant in San Francisco, hosted an anti-trans event put on by the San Francisco GOP, which reportedly made a San Francisco Chronicle reporter vomit. One of the restaurant's owners said he would not have hosted the event if he had known it was going to be as controversial as it turned out to be. The event was initially billed as “a reasonable conversation for parents who have concerns,” but it instead devolved into general anti-transgender screeds. The San Francisco GOP did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

via SFGATE|

#american-bites #anti-trans #controversy

lgbtq3 years ago•3 min saved

Adidas faces backlash over Pride swimsuit modeled by biological male.

Anti-trans activists are criticizing Adidas for their trans-inclusive Pride collection, specifically targeting the Pride Swimsuit for allegedly "erasing women." The Let Love Be Your Legacy collection was created in collaboration with South African designer Rich Mnisi and includes clothing and footwear for both lifestyle and performance. The backlash is part of a trend of anti-trans boycotts against companies featuring trans people in their marketing. Adidas has not yet commented on the controversy.

via PinkNews|

#adidas #anti-trans #boycott

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Kansas Legislature Passes Controversial Bills on Abortion, Taxes, and Transgender Rights.

Kansas lawmakers have passed an anti-trans bathroom bill, overriding the governor's veto. The bill defines a man and a woman by their sex organs at birth and divides the two groups in their use of bathrooms in various settings. The legislation provides no mechanism or agency for enforcement. At least 400 anti-trans bills have been introduced this year, and at least 29 bills introduced in the past three-and-a-half months have become law, surpassing the total number for all such bills passed in 2022.

via The Washington Post|

#anti-trans #bathroom-bill #culture-war