By MADDIE GESCHU As a nonbinary Asian American working in mental health advocacy, it’s clear to me that queer and trans Americans today are facing twin crises.
State laws politicize our very humanity while our online infrastructure profits off our depression and others’ anger and fear.
Both have led to a surge in violence against us that feels inescapable. But there’s one thing I’m sure of: Big Tech is not our savior or our ally.
Yes – social media can offer needed reprieve, important news, and community building. I certainly love a good meme. But for every positive Facebook interaction on trans content by queer people, there are four transphobic Facebook interactions.