The Washington Post article on trans gun owners that I commented for in January is now out and I think the author, Hallie Lieberman, did a fine job.
Here is a Washington Post gift link to the article so you can decide for yourself.
I was pleased that my point captured in the title of this and the original post made it in the story:
“What’s happening today among trans people is in the tradition of people demanding their rights and saying that they’re willing to defend those rights with force if necessary,” Yamane said.
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That’s it. That’s the post. That’s my answer to why so many nontraditional gun owners bought guns after November 6, 2024. And why other marginalized people have done so before them. As told to someone writing for the Washington Post yesterday. I hope it makes the cut.

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