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LGBT Civil Rights and Activism

scipan

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4. I do too.

Reply to LoisB (Reply #3)

Thu May 29, 2025, 12:24 AM

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ETA: DU can be tough sometimes. What is not, and can't be, in the rules is that maybe we need to be more proactive. Like sticking up for people. I'm really not sure.

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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 Thursday #3

I do too. scipan Thursday #4

I agree with being more proactive in sticking up for people. ShazzieB Thursday #6

I think I know who you are talking about Keepthesoulalive Thursday #5

Oh, those threads about the Middle East are the worst! ShazzieB Thursday #7

No. And no. I don't feel safe nor validated BootOutTheGoons 14 hrs ago #8