In my previous article, I drew attention to the systematic genocide against transgender
Americans—highlighting how our experiences align with GenocideWatch’s criteria for identifying genocide. While some may label these warnings as “alarmist,” I see them as
necessary truths that speak powerfully to those in power. My earlier work resonated with many in our community, but it also attracted the vitriol of those determined to erase us.
Following a quote-retweet by Fred Sargeant—a civil rights icon turned ally of the LGB
Alliance—my social media exploded with venom. Within hours, hateful messages, death threats, and calls for our annihilation filled my notifications. The comments were not only a personal assault, but a clear manifestation of the broader dehumanization campaign against transgender people. In this piece, I am here to denounce not just overt hate and harassment, but also the insidious trans erasure propagated by the so-called “LGB without
the TQ” movement. I refuse to be a silent victim in the face of this violence.
Personal Testimony and the Impact of Harassment
The first wave of hate came in the form of gaslighting—the insistence that genocide against
transgender people is a myth. I received countless comments dismissing the reality of our
suƯering, with one particularly abhorrent remark stating, “I wish it was actual genocide.
That’d be great, but unfortunately not.” When I challenged such hatred, I was besmirched
with labels: “homophobe,” “Nazi,” “ageist,” “mentally ill,” and “incel.”
These relentless attacks took a heavy mental toll, fueling anxiety and despair. Yet, thanks to a steadfast support network of transgender friends and allies, I have continued my work —attending graduate classes, streaming political commentary on Twitch, and fighting on
every front. I share these personal experiences not for pity, but to illustrate how targeted
harassment is an extension of the systemic oppression designed to silence transgender voices. This is not an isolated incident; it is a calculated assault orchestrated by trans-
exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs) and those who subscribe to the “LGB without the TQ” ideology.
Unmasking the Hate: Dissecting the Rhetoric
The hateful rhetoric I encountered is emblematic of a broader societal effort to
dehumanize transgender people—an essential precursor to genocide. History has
repeatedly shown that every atrocity begins with the systematic erosion of a group’s
humanity. Today, the United States’ treatment of migrants, exemplified by the use of Guantanamo Bay as a de facto concentration camp, foreshadows a terrifying precedent:
once society becomes numb to such dehumanization, what stops it from targeting
transgender people next?
Genocide does not occur overnight; it is preceded by organized, state-sanctioned
dehumanization. The denial of transgender genocide is not a harmless difference of
opinion—it is a dangerous ideology that mirrors the early stages of some of history’s
darkest chapters, from the persecution of Jews to the genocide of the Tutsi, Rohingya, and
Uyghurs.
Confronting Trans Erasure and the “LGB without the TQ” Mentality
In recent years, organizations like the LGB Alliance have made deliberate efforts to erase
transgender people from our history, legal precedents, and public discourse. The Trump
Administration’s attempt to remove transgender contributions from the history of the
Stonewall Riots is a chilling example. I have witnessed self-proclaimed LGB individuals on
social media dismiss our legacy, even denying the role transgender people played in pivotal
moments like the Compton’s Cafeteria Riots.
This active erasure is not only hypocritical—it undermines our collective struggle for civil
rights. For decades, we have fought side by side, united by shared oppressions. To now
exclude transgender people from that narrative is to divide and weaken us. I call on the
entire LGBTQ community to reject this exclusionary agenda. Our fight for justice demands
true solidarity—not the hollow separatism of “LGB without the TQ.”
The Responsibility of Accountability
I call for swift social and legal accountability for those spreading hate, misinformation, and
threats against transgender people. We must dismantle platforms and organizations—such
as the LGB Alliance, Genspect, and Sex Matters—that promote hateful narratives. Our
survival as a community depends on holding our politicians, media outlets, and institutions
responsible for amplifying dehumanizing rhetoric. Systemic change is not optional—it is
essential for the protection of marginalized communities, especially transgender people.
Empowering the Transgender Community and Allies
The only way to thwart this creeping genocide is to stand together in unyielding solidarity. I
urge all LGBTQ people and our cisgender allies to confront and denounce trans erasure wherever it appears. If you witness hateful rhetoric or exclusion in your communities, speak up. The fight for transgender rights is a fight for human rights. Do not remain silent—history will judge us by whether we chose to act or to stand aside.
To My Transgender Brothers, Sisters, and Enbies
Do not give in to despair. I know the weight of reading about our systematic erasure and
violence; I research and write about it every day. But we must refuse to become victims of
our oppressors. Instead, let us organize, educate, and fight relentlessly for our rights. I am
putting myself out there, exposing an ongoing genocide because it is my duty. I will not go
quietly into the night—and neither should you.
Resources and Further Support
If you are facing harassment, hate crimes, or need support, please consider reaching out to
the following organizations:
- National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE): Policy advocacy, educational
- resources, and local initiatives supporting transgender rights.
- Trans Lifeline: A peer support hotline providing immediate crisis intervention and emotional support, run by and for transgender people.
- Lambda Legal: National legal advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, including robust support for transgender issues.
- The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP): Legal services for transgender, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals, especially those most marginalized.
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – Transgender Rights Division: Litigation and policy advocacy protecting the civil rights of transgender individuals.
- Local LGBTQ+ Community Centers: Offering support groups, counseling, and legal clinics tailored to transgender needs.
- Legal Aid Societies: Many areas provide free or low-cost legal services for individuals facing discrimination or harassment.
For further reading on the stages of genocide, please visit: GenocideWatch: Ten Stages of
Genocide
