Let’s Talk About the "Transgender Mass
Shooter" Myth.
(And What the Data Says)
Shooter" Myth.
(And What the Data Says)
Every time a tragedy involving a firearm hits the news, the internet’s "outrage machine" kicks into high gear. Recently, there’s been a loud, coordinated effort to claim that transgender and non-binary people are suddenly behind a "wave" of mass shootings.
It’s a scary headline. It’s a viral talking point. It’s also completely made up.
If you’ve seen these claims floating around your feed, it’s time to arm yourself with the actual numbers. Because when we look at the data, the "transgender shooter epidemic" doesn't just shrink—it effectively vanishes
Seeing the effectiveness of Social media organization, the old guard and the right wing have made a concerted effort to shut down, seize or shift the primary social media tools toward their cause.
Maya asks "Now What?"
TCQC Regrets the loss of a safe place for students to experiment with their identities without being dangerously outed.
More than that, we regret the attitudes displayed by some members of the board who stated that these roll-backs are not harsh enough.
This debate, and the need for the Chesterfield LGBTQ community to work together protecting our own is why TCQC was formed.