The Lie That Endangers Us All

The real threat to women and children isn’t trans people in bathrooms—it’s the men we already know and trust. And those pushing this moral panic know it.

The Manufactured Fear

There’s a reason we’re being told to fear the transgender community. Politicians, pundits, and religious leaders are pouring time and money into demonizing a group that is already marginalized—and far more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators.

This fear campaign isn’t rooted in data. It’s rooted in distraction. It’s about directing your outrage somewhere safe for abusers—toward people who aren’t the problem.

---

Please take a moment to subscribe and share with your network. You can subscribe for free or help us grow as a paid supporter.

---

The Numbers Tell The Story

Let’s talk numbers. Because the truth is clear: the people who harm women and children are not strangers or trans people—they are overwhelmingly men in positions of trust.

• 1 in 3 women in the U.S. has experienced intimate partner violence.

• 93% of child sexual abuse is committed by someone the child knows.

• Trans-inclusive bathroom policies have no link to increased public safety incidents.

• In contrast, trans women—especially Black and Brown trans women—are at disproportionate risk of being attacked and murdered.

The Lie Feels Easier Than the Truth

Why do people cling to the myth? Because the truth is uncomfortable. It would require us to question our families, our churches, our communities, and our heroes. It would mean admitting that safety isn’t about policing strangers—it’s about holding power accountable.

It’s far easier to paint drag queens as dangerous than to confront Uncle Joe or Coach Dan.

The Cost of Misdirection

While we’re banning books and passing anti-trans laws, we’re ignoring the real predators. We’re making schools and public spaces more dangerous, not less, by targeting the wrong people.

And in the meantime, trans people are being harassed, assaulted, and even killed. Families are being torn apart. Young people are dying by suicide because we’re too afraid to face reality.

If We Want Safety, We Need Truth

The solution isn’t scapegoating. It’s accountability. It’s education. It’s prevention. And most of all, it’s truth.

We don’t need more fear. We need more courage—the courage to look at the real sources of harm and to build systems that protect all people, not just the privileged few.

Because the call is coming from inside the house. And if we keep ignoring it, no one is safe.

PS

If this resonates with you, share it. Speak up when you hear misinformation. And most of all—listen to survivors, follow the data, and resist the lie.