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LGBT Civil Rights and Activism

scipan

(2,839 posts) Wed May 28, 2025, 11:36 PM May 28

Do you feel safe and validated (on the whole) on DU? If not, how can we help? [View all]

I just realized that someone who posted here a lot has not posted recently and I'm worried about them. It appears they had trouble with other posters not understanding.

It makes me very sad. I would like to do something about it.

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Do you feel safe and validated (on the whole) on DU? If not, how can we help? [View all] scipan May 28 OP

I'm an ally, and I think there are reasons members of DU's LGBT community might not be in the best place LearnedHand May 28 #1

It has to be scary for trans people. it's like the right is trying to erase their existence. scipan May 28 #2

I think I know who you are talking about. No posts in at least 3 months. I hope she is well LoisB May 29 #3

I do too. scipan May 29 #4

I agree with being more proactive in sticking up for people. ShazzieB May 29 #6

I think I know who you are talking about Keepthesoulalive May 29 #5

Oh, those threads about the Middle East are the worst! ShazzieB May 29 #7

No. And no. I don't feel safe nor validated BootOutTheGoons Jun 5 #8