Yale University's LGBTQ Center has sparked debate by organizing a provocative "Transgiving" event during a week-long celebration of transgender and non-binary identities, raising questions about the boundaries of campus inclusivity.The event, promoted on the center's social media accounts, calls for students to "Celebrate trans joy, resilience, and community" during what the center describes as "Trans Week." However, the event's unconventional approach to a traditional holiday has drawn mixed reactions from students and observers..‘Music for Palestine’ fundraiser supporting Hamas-linked charities.The LGBTQ Center's mission statement declares an ambition to create a "radically inclusive" community, with "Transgiving" serving as a prime example of its programming. The event is part of a broader series of LGBTQ-themed activities, including "Trans Brunch" and "Intercultural Trick-or-Treating."According to center representatives, the event is open to a wide range of participants, emphasizing that attendees "don't have to be trans" to participate..OLDCORN: Western Standard is not ‘alt-right,’ despite woke columnist’s accusations.The inclusive language extends to individuals identifying as non-binary, genderqueer, agender, and allies.This is not an isolated event on a university campus.Other universities, including Oakland University and Northern Michigan University, have similarly hosted "Transgiving" events..Eliminate oil and gas, says U of Regina prof.Some institutions, like George Washington University, have used the occasion to discuss colonialism's impact on traditional Thanksgiving narratives.The center's recent programming also reflects a response to what they describe as a "challenging" political environment. Following the recent presidential election where Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris, they organized a community gathering focused on supporting LGBTQ students and "creating a better tomorrow.".Moe breaks campaign promise to parents, retreats on biological sex changing room policy.These events politicize campus spaces and traditional celebrations. This approach represents a deliberate effort to reimagine cultural traditions through a lens of gender identity and social justice.Let’s hope these are isolated events and not part of a larger movement to “trans” everything, as it is very disrespectful of important holidays such as Thanksgiving.
Yale University's LGBTQ Center has sparked debate by organizing a provocative "Transgiving" event during a week-long celebration of transgender and non-binary identities, raising questions about the boundaries of campus inclusivity.The event, promoted on the center's social media accounts, calls for students to "Celebrate trans joy, resilience, and community" during what the center describes as "Trans Week." However, the event's unconventional approach to a traditional holiday has drawn mixed reactions from students and observers..‘Music for Palestine’ fundraiser supporting Hamas-linked charities.The LGBTQ Center's mission statement declares an ambition to create a "radically inclusive" community, with "Transgiving" serving as a prime example of its programming. The event is part of a broader series of LGBTQ-themed activities, including "Trans Brunch" and "Intercultural Trick-or-Treating."According to center representatives, the event is open to a wide range of participants, emphasizing that attendees "don't have to be trans" to participate..OLDCORN: Western Standard is not ‘alt-right,’ despite woke columnist’s accusations.The inclusive language extends to individuals identifying as non-binary, genderqueer, agender, and allies.This is not an isolated event on a university campus.Other universities, including Oakland University and Northern Michigan University, have similarly hosted "Transgiving" events..Eliminate oil and gas, says U of Regina prof.Some institutions, like George Washington University, have used the occasion to discuss colonialism's impact on traditional Thanksgiving narratives.The center's recent programming also reflects a response to what they describe as a "challenging" political environment. Following the recent presidential election where Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris, they organized a community gathering focused on supporting LGBTQ students and "creating a better tomorrow.".Moe breaks campaign promise to parents, retreats on biological sex changing room policy.These events politicize campus spaces and traditional celebrations. This approach represents a deliberate effort to reimagine cultural traditions through a lens of gender identity and social justice.Let’s hope these are isolated events and not part of a larger movement to “trans” everything, as it is very disrespectful of important holidays such as Thanksgiving.
