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Title: So, How Do The 2016 Presidential Candidates Feel About Caitlyn Jenner?
Post by: stephaniec on January 25, 2016, 04:54:23 PM
Post by: stephaniec on January 25, 2016, 04:54:23 PM
So, How Do The 2016 Presidential Candidates Feel About Caitlyn Jenner?
http://www.mtv.com/news/2175822/presidential-candidates-caitlyn-jenner-lgbtq-rights/
MTV/by Kristina Marusic 6/3/2015
"Ever since she came out as transgender, the internet has been wondering whether Caitlyn Jenner still identifies as a Republican. It's not a very surprising question, considering some of the things conservatives have had to say about transgender people, and about Caitlyn Jenner in particular.
And while it's true that in general, Democrats tend to be more...well, progressive, when it comes to LGBT issues, we're still wondering — do we even have a presidential candidate for 2016 on either side of the aisle who actively supports transgender rights?
So we did some digging and found out where each of the candidates stand. "
http://www.mtv.com/news/2175822/presidential-candidates-caitlyn-jenner-lgbtq-rights/
MTV/by Kristina Marusic 6/3/2015
"Ever since she came out as transgender, the internet has been wondering whether Caitlyn Jenner still identifies as a Republican. It's not a very surprising question, considering some of the things conservatives have had to say about transgender people, and about Caitlyn Jenner in particular.
And while it's true that in general, Democrats tend to be more...well, progressive, when it comes to LGBT issues, we're still wondering — do we even have a presidential candidate for 2016 on either side of the aisle who actively supports transgender rights?
So we did some digging and found out where each of the candidates stand. "
Title: Re: So, How Do The 2016 Presidential Candidates Feel About Caitlyn Jenner?
Post by: suzifrommd on January 25, 2016, 07:19:18 PM
Post by: suzifrommd on January 25, 2016, 07:19:18 PM
The headline is disingenuous. The candidates don't mention Jenner. Some don't even mention trans people or issue specific to them.
The headline uses Jenner's name to get our attention. Deceptive.
The headline uses Jenner's name to get our attention. Deceptive.
Title: Re: So, How Do The 2016 Presidential Candidates Feel About Caitlyn Jenner?
Post by: Devlyn on January 25, 2016, 08:19:32 PM
Post by: Devlyn on January 25, 2016, 08:19:32 PM
Quote from: suzifrommd on January 25, 2016, 07:19:18 PM
The headline is disingenuous. The candidates don't mention Jenner. Some don't even mention trans people or issue specific to them.
The headline uses Jenner's name to get our attention. Deceptive.
Are you insinuating that MTV isn't a reliable source for news? :o ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: So, How Do The 2016 Presidential Candidates Feel About Caitlyn Jenner?
Post by: itsApril on January 25, 2016, 09:05:19 PM
Post by: itsApril on January 25, 2016, 09:05:19 PM
Quote from: suzifrommd on January 25, 2016, 07:19:18 PM
The headline is disingenuous. The candidates don't mention Jenner. Some don't even mention trans people or issue specific to them.
The headline uses Jenner's name to get our attention. Deceptive.
True. But the information in the article is still useful, and I hope folks read and pay attention to it. It's good for us to know which political figures (Sanders, O'Malley, Clinton somewhat) stand in favor of LGBT rights and which ones (looking at you, Huckabee!) just think that trans people are a dirty joke.