
Trump’s War by Executive Order
The LRB Podcast
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Trans Rights and Authoritarianism
This chapter explores the targeted government actions against transgender individuals, tracing the historical and current anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments. It critiques recent executive orders under the guise of protecting women's rights while emphasizing their exclusionary impact on trans identities. The discussion connects these issues to a broader authoritarian movement, highlighting the implications for gender rights, racial justice, and academic freedoms amid rising censorship and repression.
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