democrats had no messaging infrastructure prepared to even talk about trans people except a handful of talking points backed by rich cis gays and now we’re wondering why they listened to their guts instead of centering our needs in this desperate moment

in truth some elected dems and cis gay political operatives who claim to support us think we’re icky just like the people trying to strip away our rights do, but they need the votes of the cis people who love us, so they kayfabe give space and call us a “distraction” while literally distracting us

i see through the ruse now, and it’s going to take a hell of a lot to change my mind or get me to shut up