.sesmith: 'The same thing that makes the phrase so memorable undercuts the seriousness of bills that have annihilation at their heart'
. It is critical to explicitly name trans youth in this moment; the disappearance of trans people from conversation about anti-trans legislation is disturbing.
What might another turn of phrase look like without turning to an awkward regurgitation of alphabet soup? Strangio refers to “don’t be trans” legislation, which is a to-the-point framing of bills like this and the larger flood of anti-LGBTQ laws. Some on social media have turned to “don’t say gay or trans,” which is straightforward, if a little longer, ensuring that trans kids feel seen.
There is power, value, and organizing utility in naming something clearly and explicitly: It’s why phrases such as Black Lives Matter and “Don’t Say Gay” become so iconic, and it’s especially valuable for reaching people who aren’t familiar with the issues or don’t understand why they matter. We need to sayin the face of this attack on LGBTQ youth, particularly trans youth, who are enduring its most vicious elements.
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