I want to uplift the #ProtectTheDolls movement and the vital work being done to defend trans women, especially trans women of color, who are so often on the frontlines of violence and discrimination. These efforts matter deeply.
At the same time, I think it’s important to recognize that anti-trans legislation and hate harm all trans people — including those who don’t fit into certain beauty standards, aren’t part of drag or ballroom culture, or don’t identify as femme. Transmasculine, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, disabled, fat, and older trans folks are often erased in these conversations, even though they’re also at risk.
Let’s protect the dolls. Let’s protect everyone. Trans liberation means leaving no one behind.
