Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) is in a bitter dispute with one of her neighbors in Congress. It culminated yesterday when she erected a sign outside her office claiming male and female are the only two genders.
It all began Tuesday when Rep. Marie Newman (IL-03), who took office in January, spoke passionately in the House about why she was supporting the Equality Act. The Democrat choked up when she explained how it would help millions of people, such as her own trans daughter, Evie.
“The right time to pass this act was decades ago. The second best time is right now,” Newman said. “I’m voting yes on the Equality Act for Evie Newman, my daughter and the strongest, bravest person I know.”
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Greene was unmoved by the speech, tweeting yesterday, “As mothers, we all love and support our children. But your biological son does NOT belong in my daughters’ bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports teams.”
As mothers, we all love and support our children.
But your biological son does NOT belong in my daughters’ bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports teams. https://t.co/ex0LXGHAew
— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) February 24, 2021
Greene has made clear her opposition to the Equality Act, which would enshrine anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people into law. Greene calls it an “attack on God’s creation.”
Following Greene’s tweet referencing her daughter, Newman decided to put up a trans flag outside her office in Congress. Her office happens to be directly opposite Greene’s.
Newman tweeted a video with the comment, “Our neighbor, @RepMTG, tried to block the Equality Act because she believes prohibiting discrimination against trans Americans is ‘disgusting, immoral, and evil.’ Thought we’d put up our Transgender flag so she can look at it every time she opens her door.”
Our neighbor, @RepMTG, tried to block the Equality Act because she believes prohibiting discrimination against trans Americans is “disgusting, immoral, and evil.”
Thought we’d put up our Transgender flag so she can look at it every time she opens her door 😉🏳️⚧️ pic.twitter.com/dV8FatQFnx
— Congresswoman Marie Newman (@RepMarieNewman) February 24, 2021
Newman is not the first Congress member to erect a trans flag outside their office. Several have previously done so on Trans Day of Visibility, including Bernie Sanders, Nancy Pelosi, Ayanna Pressley, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, among others.
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Greene was quick to respond to the trans flag outside her office. Just a few hours later, she posted a video of herself putting up a sign on the corridor wall, opposite Newman’s office, stating, ‘There are TWO genders, male and female, ‘Trust the science’.”
Our neighbor, @RepMarieNewman, wants to pass the so-called “Equality” Act to destroy women’s rights and religious freedoms.
Thought we’d put up ours so she can look at it every time she opens her door 😉🇺🇸 https://t.co/7joKpTh6Dc pic.twitter.com/aBGRSiIF6X
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) February 24, 2021
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) February 24, 2021
Both women’s tweets have prompted thousands of comments. Many have expressed outrage at Greene’s sign.
Could you imagine being so unhappy with your own life that you go out and have a sign made in order to attack the child of a fellow member of congress, and show just how awful you are.
— lisastark35 (@lisastark351) February 25, 2021
You’re absolutely revolting.
I know you get your jollies by pissing people off with your bigotry, but this isn’t doing you any favors.
You’re toxicity is going to backfire.
I promise you.
You’re small & you’re sick.
You’re an utterly grotesque, malformed, twisted & vile creature.— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) February 25, 2021
Criticism also came from fellow Republicans. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (IL-16), re-tweeted Greene’s video and said, “This is sad and I’m sorry this happened. Rep. Newman’s daughter is transgender, and this video and tweet represents the hate and fame driven politics of self-promotion at all evil costs. This garbage must end, in order to #RestoreOurGOP”
This is sad and I’m sorry this happened. Rep. Newmans daughter is transgender, and this video and tweet represents the hate and fame driven politics of self-promotion at all evil costs. This garbage must end, in order to #RestoreOurGOP https://t.co/gcPZ5Cu7Vr
— Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) February 25, 2021
Newman thanked Kinzinger for his support.
Thank you for speaking out against this, Adam.
— Congresswoman Marie Newman (@RepMarieNewman) February 25, 2021
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Equality Act later today. It is widely expected to pass but will face more of a battle in the Senate.
Cam
Just like the most homophonic people turn out to be closet cases, it’s looking like Margery Taylor Green may be questioning her gender. Because she is OBSESSED with trans people.
GaysForTrump
Queerty is blatantly misconstrued journalism.
Yes, we get you hate all republicans. There’s no issue with that. Most reasons valid.
Though you’re bias journalism is a wrong.
No articles on Hunter Biden and his vile texts to his wife’s own SISTER? His wife who happened to be his brothers widow. That’s disgusting on every level. No mention on here. But of course Don Jr.‘s deposition over inauguration funds. Wow.
Absolutely no mention on Queerty about the backlash against Biden’s executive order for transgender and high school/college women’s sports?
There’s nothing equal or fair about your transgender ‘equality’ order, President Biden – all it will do is destroy women’s sports, damage women’s rights, and turn people against the trans cause.
Why does It only stop at high school/college level?
Why can’t trans women play on professional sports teams? Bet no one has an answer for this. But I’ll get backlash. Answer this one question. Let’s hear It.
Balance the journalism. Not all LGBT are democrats. Or Republicans. But want a balanced news source.
Roy Moss
@GaysForTrump, Yep, you’re right, not all in the LGBT community are Democrats. Some are hate and greed driven neo-Fascist garbage like you. So why do you and disgusting vermin like you come to Queerty? We don’t want you. Oh yeah, I forgot that the Proud Boys, the KKK and other right wing sites don’t want you either.
GaysForTrump
Yes, Roy Moss, that’s It.
You’re exactly everything you ‘hate’. Self-Projection at its finest.
Your response says everything about you. No valid response, but going for the attack. Everything you ‘stand against’. Grow up and answer the question like a mature adult.
GaysForTrump
Why is Biden Administration only limiting trans women to participate in their chosen sport only during high school or college?
Why does the protection not include professional sports in the US?
Cam
@GaysForTrump
Translation: You couldn’t respond to the actual article and are desperate to deflect attention from the oblivious hate and anti-LGBT bigotry by Republicans.
Quick note: It didn’t work.
GaysForTrump
Hey Cam, you couldn’t answer my direct question. So there’s that.
My issue is the bias journalism. This article reflecting that. Takes more than two brain cells to make that connection though.
So let’s hear you answer my question. Seeing I answered yours. You won’t have an answer though.
GaysForTrump
Why is Biden Administration only limiting trans women to participate in their chosen sport only during high school or college?
Why does the protection not include professional sports in the US?
Cam
@GaysForTrump
Awwww, it doesn’t matter WHAT screename the troll is under. IT ALWAYS tries the “I know you are but what am I?” defense.
We get it Precious, you HAVE to deflect from Republican bigotry and hate. That’s your job. Too bad for your bosses you just aren’t that good at it.
LeBlevsez
God help me, I’m going to engage. GaysForTrump, I don’t think you have any understanding about the legislative process. What any President can do is issue executive orders, which direct how that President wants the Executive Branch to operate. This is not enactment of law. If a President issued an order that attempted to require private businesses to do anything, it would have no legal effect at all unless those businesses received federal funding. And even in that case, the totality of the orders effect would be the possible loss of those funds. There would almost certainly be an immediate injunction issued by a court until the issue had been adjudicated. This is true for professional sports, which are private businesses. This is one reason why President Biden would not issue such an order.
Your understanding of rights is twisted. Trans rights will have no effect on women’s rights., since rights are not a zero-sum game. And I find it interesting that you refer to “the trans cause”, as opposed to Trans rights. It’s clear you don’t believe in rights or equality for Trans people.
Specific enough?
GaysForTrump
Cam, your deflection rebuttal is old and tiresome.
Post something of substance. And by the way, you didn’t answer the question. Didn’t think you would though. Would require critical thinking.
GaysForTrump
LeBlevsez,
So what’s your point? Trans have rights through high school and college? Though they will be stripped of their rights to participate in pro sports? Even if they earned that spot through talent they won’t be able to showcase the talent after high school or college?
That doesn’t push the trans rights activism you supposedly are pushing. Sounds like you are part of the problem.
LeBlevsez
GaysForTrump, you asked a question. I answered. Your recent post is nothing but an attempt to deflect.
You failed.
GaysForTrump
You half assed answered the question. And It doesn’t answer the root of the question. So you rebuttal is to state deflection. Explain how I deflected by questioning your answer?
LeBlevsez
GaysForTrump, our respective posts speak for us. Others will judge validity.
You failed again.
Disengaging now.
SPEEDOSWIMMER
Gaysfortrump = roaches for RAID
ShiningSex
@GaysForTrump, we all get you are self loathing. Now take your shame and go elsewhere. No one here like your ignorance.
GaysForTrump
So how about that Hunter Biden story? You know, the one involving him sexting his wife’s sister? The wife being his brothers widow.
No story? However a story every other day on Don Jr.
I’m not saying not to report on Don Jr. though the blatant bias journalism is the bigger issue.
You’re journalist. Act like it.
novadude
Why is it that “Religious Freedom” always boils down to the believer forcing their beliefs on others? They can choose to believe whatever nonsense they want but why is it so important that others join them in their delusions? Misery loves company, perhaps?
And MTG is a QAnon-believing, climate-change-denying idiot. Her putting up a sign that says “Trust The Science!” is beyond ridiculous.
goozy76
hahaha, I just got my stupid Twitter account deleted reading this trash to filth. “Off with her head I say”
Chrisk
What a C*nt.
Fahd
Negative attention is better than no attention. Can’t fix stupid. To prevent harassment, etc., any workplace has rules about what may be posted on walls. Not the House of Reps?
Prax07
I loathe Greene, I wish her every ill hell has to offer, but got to agree that her sign isn’t wrong.
Polaro
It is her intent to be hurtful that is my issue.
Heywood Jablowme
Q told me that MTG is a biological male who’s using the wrong bathroom!
Roy Moss
@GaysForTrump When you can ask a question that includes even a modicum of intelligence perhaps you’ll get an answer. All you, and those like you, can do is parrot the right wing garbage that your disgusting party has been spouting for years. All Trump supporters are devoid of decency, intelligence, honesty, integrity or honor. You are hate and greed driven people who support institutionalized racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, and xenophobia. You are disgusting human beings who supported the attack on the U.S. capitol and it’s goal of overthrowing our government. The world would be a better place if you and people like you were no longer in it but as the world is stuck with you, you should be resigned to being called out for what you are – a vile, living piece of excrement. It’s just too bad that we can’t flush you as easily as we can flush any other huge, steaming, stinking turd.
GaysForTrump
I love that you wrote that. And your day has started off with your brain spitting out so much hate. The hate you fight so hard against. Fighting hate with hate. Your life must be truly miserable.
Your day is already off to a terrible start and it’s only 10:30am (PST). Good luck with that attitude.
Kangol2
MJT is batsh!t crazy and literally has nothing else to do when not voting NO on most legislation the Democratic House majority passes. Instead, she gets to act crazy on the taxpayers’ dime because she has no committee assignments and basically has a staffed office and money to burn until 2022.
Do you think she’s going to introduce one bit of sane legislation that would help even the majority of her district, let alone Georgians or most Americans? No. She’s going to occupy it with this level of wacked-out, anti-LGBTQ garbage until or unless she’s voted out or removed from office for some ethical or criminal violation.
cubcmh
Is that a violation of Federal law? Why haven’t they bounced her, again??
darklight413
She’s a disgusting piece of human garbage. Just like her lord and master, trump.
Polaro
Saying there are only 2 genders is not transphobic. Trans people are one of two genders. The statement is anti non-binary. I fully support trans people. I reject non-binary as a misdirected attempt to attack gender roles; and the concept and political blow back are damaging to trans gender people. I am certain this horrible woman understands none of this.
Joshua333
Oh drop off
Thad
Trans women HAVE been in professional sports. Mianne Bagger played golf on the LPGA tour. She did not win a tournament but played well and was accepted.
Stop the hate. Meet and talk to actual trans people. They aren’t evil and are not threatening anyone’s rights.
ShiningSex
HOW IS SHE STILL IN POWER????
WHAT’S WRONG WITH PEOPLE NOT GETTING RID OF HER.
BTW, THERE’S A LOT OF TRANSPHOBIA IN OUR OWN COMMUNITY THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED TOO.
twomen4u
We need to remove her and her sign, Throw her out first and then the sign on top of her. What is wrong with Congress that she is still there.
DaddyRob
We need to call our reps and demand her removal.
My2CentsWorth
TO: Gays for Trump,
Can you explain why you are for someone who has done so much to make your life miserable? Do you not realize that Trump’s anti-LGBTQ statements, association with hate groups and his basic demeanor is not in your favor?
You are like a Black southerner back in the 1920s or 1930s supporting the KKK. Maybe even more so since some of the KKK members would hire Blacks for low paying jobs. The twisted approach of the faux-christian far right is such that they don’t want to hire you. They don’t want to provide you with certain services – some of them want nothing to do with you. They want the far right, guised as religious freedom, to make your life miserable, maybe even to end your life. Some of them think that the Nazis’ approach to slaughtering millions of people is the appropriate approach of dealing with you.
I hope that it is not too late for you to see this and, if so, please answer.
GaysForTrump
My2CentsWorth, I appreciate you reaching out with some what decency. It’s quite unreal the personal attacks and vile name calling from those that demand tolerance. Quite ironic.
You lose the argument the minute you say, ‘you are like a black southerner…’
Too ignorant to have a grown up conversation.
I lost no rights under President Trump. As a gay male, no rights were taken away.
What rights has Trump personally taken away from you? What has he said so negatively towards the LGBT community? Please let me know. Interested to hear.
stephen driscoll
There are no gods. “Trust the science”
Kevan1
I wish she would just hurry up and die, them blow away in the wind like a bad dream.
DaddyRob
This woman, Greene is the most vile piece of work in the History of American politics. I do not understand her hate for anyone who is LGBT? I think Congress would expel her from office. In modern American politics her beliefs are Anti-American. Greene is a danger for everyone.
dirtypierre
So hypocritical to use science to confirm her opinion yet she defies any science regarding the use of masks to safeguard the public. Vile. PS Building services should be taking that sign down.