ARM UP.
As a minority in America, 100% agree and also take classes including active drills because speaking as a hunter, you will need to learn to regulate yourself in a even low stakes situations.
And hunker down. If I was trans I’d basically be a ghost right now for self preservation.
It’s abhorrent that things are at this point, but you gotta protect yourself.
They are being attacked in a gay mecca. Hiding the fact that they are here and who they are is exactly what these fucks want.
Arm up, get allies on board is more in the line with the seattle ethos. We don’t put up with that shit around here:
No, these fucks want all trans people dead, not for them to be unseen.
It’s easier to participate in a resistance if you’re not broadcasting that you’re in the group they’re trying to exterminate.
o/
why is it always trans women in the news, and not trans men?
Because angry men don’t even notice FtM people.
It seems so bizarre because generally Seattle is one of the most trans-positive cities in the US.
I’m sure the people who did this came from outside the area. The example was on Capital Hill, a place known to be a gay neighborhood.
Formerly known to be a gay neighborhood, to be fair, but still generally a very inclusive area.
When did it stop being gay af?
Jesus Christ, the random bystanders joining in on the queer bashing too.