The now-infamous photo depicting three members of Bruin Republicans’ leadership smiling and clutching unapologetically transphobic signs has made viral rounds on the internet. These students’ words are reprehensible hate speech: “Get your agenda out of my restroom,” “There are only two genders” and “Transgenderism is a mental disorder.” They did damage that affects an already silenced community, contributing to a toxic campus climate that puts both students’ physical safety and emotional well-being in jeopardy. Read more...
Photo: (Kelly Brennan/Daily Bruin senior staff)
