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6. It's a slimy pool you're asking to wade into.

Sun Nov 8, 2015, 12:33 PM

Nov 2015

Start with understanding (if that is possible) TERFs - it's really part and parcel of the same thing.

http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Trans-exclusionary_radical_feminism

The same sort of irrationality exists on the male side, too, with (according to my trans* son) a long and troubled history of inclusion. A recent article with some helpful explanations, here:

http://planettransgender.com/clearing-air-mississippi-gulf-coast-rainbow-center-jeff-whites-departure/

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Petition started to ‘keep the T’ in LGBT [View all] LostOne4Ever Nov 2015 OP

What is the the "trans ideology"? Android3.14 Nov 2015 #1

Just another way to be hateful against transpeople nt LostOne4Ever Nov 2015 #2

But what is it? Android3.14 Nov 2015 #3

It is anything that is advocating for trans rights and acceptance LostOne4Ever Nov 2015 #4

Thanks for the lead. Found it. Android3.14 Nov 2015 #7

It's a slimy pool you're asking to wade into. enlightenment Nov 2015 #6

The trans ideology near as I can make out ... Old Union Guy Nov 2015 #5

And human. icymist Nov 2015 #10

Who exactly is in charge of the acronym? Boomer Nov 2015 #8

As soon as I saw HERO get voted down I knew this would be next. icymist Nov 2015 #9

And the petition has already surpassed the other one :D LostOne4Ever Nov 2015 #11