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LGBT Civil Rights and Activism

Keepthesoulalive

(1,384 posts)

5. I think I know who you are talking about

Reply to scipan (Original post)

Thu May 29, 2025, 12:47 AM

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I learned a great deal from her and many here were not supportive. Some folks are closeted conservatives and it was as if I was in a thread about the Middle East people were so vicious in responding to her concerns. I wish her well wherever she is.

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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