Summary

During a House Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) repeatedly shouted an anti-trans slur despite objections from Democratic Rep. Gerald Connolly.

She defended her remarks by attacking transgender rights and dismissing criticism.

The outburst drew condemnation from LGBTQ+ advocates and political figures, highlighting her shift from previously supporting LGBTQ+ rights to embracing anti-trans rhetoric.

Mace has used the slur in past statements and introduced legislation restricting transgender rights.

  • SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    It’s also unhealthy for you to just block out ideas that make you uncomfortable, like having principles instead of following a strong man that makes you feel safe and changing your convictions when they no longer align with the strong man you cling to.

    Stop moving the bar, you’re lying to yourself.