A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein The New York Times Thinks Gays Have Gone Too Far (with Chase Strangio)
Jul 12, 2025
Chase Strangio, a pioneering ACLU lawyer focused on transgender rights, engages in a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities facing the LGBTQ+ movement. He critiques a controversial New York Times essay that suggests the gay rights movement has lost its way. The conversation delves into the clash of media narratives and trans rights, personal stories of identity, and generational divides within the movement. Strangio emphasizes the ongoing need for inclusivity and the urgent challenges to healthcare and representation faced by the transgender community.
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NYT Fuels Transphobic Panic
- The New York Times gives outsized, often biased coverage of trans people that fuels public fear and misinformation.
- This distorted focus has been leveraged by right-wing campaigns to undermine trans rights and protections.
Andrew Sullivan's Controversial History
- Andrew Sullivan's work often aligns with conservative views, undermining trans inclusion and equality efforts.
- His history includes supporting racist race science and opposing transgender rights advancements.
The Movement Never 'Ended'
- Sullivan asserts that the gay rights movement should have ended after major wins like marriage equality.
- This ignores ongoing struggles and the need for sustained activism to protect all community members.
