The Gray Area with Sean Illing The war on trans people
Jun 9, 2022
Chase Strangio, Deputy Director for Transgender Justice at the ACLU, dives deep into the escalating assault on transgender rights in America. He discusses recent anti-trans legislation in states like Florida and Texas, highlighting how it criminalizes essential healthcare. Legal battles and societal biases are explored, emphasizing the need for grassroots advocacy. Strangio also examines the complexities of trans joy and calls for allyship to combat misinformation. His insights underscore the urgent need for collective action to protect and support the trans community.
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Evolution of Anti-Trans Legislation
- Anti-trans legislation has evolved from bathroom bills to sports bans and now healthcare bans.
- This escalation targets trans existence itself.
Origins of Modern Anti-Trans Movement
- The modern anti-trans movement started after the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling in 2015.
- Resources previously used against marriage equality shifted to target trans people.
A Period of Resistance
- Between 2017 and 2020, anti-trans bills were less successful, partly due to the Obama administration's stance and the trans movement's response.
- Governor McCrory's defeat in North Carolina, partly due to HB2, showed some success in pushing back.