Right-wing media are pushing for vigilantism against trans people and drag queens. Fascists are answering the call.
Over the last several months, the right-wing media has raised its anti-trans rhetoric to new heights, often calling for direct action against trans and gender-nonconforming individuals, communities, and those standing in solidarity with them. Consumers of this media have heard the call. Fascist street gangs have disrupted Pride events, and far-right figures have engaged in targeted harassment, intimidation, and threats against trans people, drag shows, and other LGBTQ events with increasing frequency in recent years. Incidents of anti-LGBTQ demonstrations and violence rose from 15 events in 2020 to 61 in...