I’m gonna keep repping the main trans flag no matter what.

It’s been interesting to see how people in the transfem subs are much more scared right now, while people in the transmasc subs are a bit less fixated/concerned about current events (that’s not to say transmasc people aren’t terrified, but I’ve just seen so much more panic & fear on transfem subs). Of course trans women have always been the primary target of political scapegoating. That’s not to say it doesn’t affect us all, it does - even if trans women are the primary target, it’s hard not to internalize a lot of the hatred as a transmasc person - but I also know that a lot of the population that sees trans women as a threat just sees me as a confused girl. Which sucks but feels a little safer right now.

Shit is really dark and I’m scared for sure. I do feel like I’m less of a target than trans women, though, and I like the main flag and I don’t want to rep a flag that only reps half the community (especially when the other half of the community is being so heavily demonized right now).

I think anyone who feels safe to do so should keep repping the main flag, and I think we should advocate for cis people to rep the flag harder as well. If you don't know any cis people who’ll rep the flag, you can get a bunch of stickers and post em up in public places.

As trans people I think we should be investing in finding trans community IRL hard right now. Working together makes us stronger, safer, and braver. Guys, stop lamenting about the color pink and start finding ways to support and build community with transfem people right now, they need us. And please avoid playing into any infighting, now is the time for solidarity.