First of all, let me say that I'm a fan. Which is why, as a fellow feminist, I was disheartened when I saw your video. Members of the transgender community are still upset after what is being called a non-apology. Thing is, we're used to people using us as punchlines only to be followed up by - if we're lucky - the offender saying they support us. Only to never speak about us again.

I'm urging you to use your platform and comedic talents to bring light to transgender issues in a well-informed video. Unlike your status, which will never get the same publicty to counter the damage you've done. It's time that cis feminists stop advocating for only cis people. As you said, "I certainly don't only fight for causes that concern or benefit me and I expect the same of the vital trans community." We don't need to be told that. I see way more trans women advocating for reproductive rights, for instance, than cis women criticizing the institutionalized discrimination, violence and oppression we face.

There's many topics you could chose from. Like how our medically necessary procedures - like the one shown in the video - aren't usually covered by insurance. That we're discriminated in the work force, making this nest egg for surgeons even more unobtainable. How many trans people are disowned, denied housing and end up homeless. That these risk factors make us more likely to use illegal substances or do survival sex work. And when we're arrested for these things, we're usually sent to the wrong prison which increases the likeliness of being raped. All of this perpetuates the over 41% of trans people who've attempted to kill themselves.

Transgender Day of Remembrance is coming up, November 20th, where we commemorate the trans people who are murdered every two weeks in the US and everyday worldwide. Where we acknowledge that often justice isn't served for these folks. Let's see you put your words into action. I hope to see some sense of justice from you before TDoR. I'll be looking forward to it.

Because what is often unrealized is that furthering transgender causes actually helps closing the gap for all genders. That's why it is your issue; transgender equality will help bring about all women's equality.



With love,

Andi Dier (LITAC)