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It’s difficult to think there’s anything positive about Angie Zapata’s murder. A young transgender girl was savagely beaten to death. It’s horrific. But in the aftermath, after we shoot down the “blame the victim” arguments, might we see our community grow stronger?
It’s possible. Angie puts another face on transgender folks, which even among the queer community sometimes operate as second-class.
In an interview on TruTV, transgender reporter Autumn Sandeen and gay Sirius host Michelangelo Signorile reveal how relations between Gs, Ls, and Bs and now the Ts can grow stronger from here on out. Even gay folks don’t necessarily identify with transgender people, but it’s the type of harassment, torment, and anti-gay violence and murder that Angie’s death represent that provide at least one common link.
How about we take this to the next level?
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tara
Thank god.
mb00
I didn’t know we weren’t already together in all of this. I’ve always loved my Transgendered brothers & sisters.
mb00
and I’ve always admired them as well. I think they’re braver than most of us. I think in society, it’s easier and more accepting to come out as a Gay man of Gay woman, but it’s a whole different ballpark when you come out as Transgendered. I think it takes allot of courage to through transition and still be in the public eye.
I salute ye’.
ChristopherM
@mb00: I cosign that!
Emily
Kudos to the cisgender newswoman for understanding and highlighting what transgender lives are like.
Shame on the cisgender newswoman for emphasizing Autumn’s male life by inquiring about her time in the military.
Shame on the news network for emphasizing Angie’s birth name.
Ian
This story is very tragic. Angie was a very beautiful girl. I hope that ass**** rots in hell.