“Today’s episode argues that “Texas v. Becerra” is not simply a legal challenge, but a strategic attack on disability rights that uses trans people as a scapegoat. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, argues the lawsuit, cloaked in legal technicalities, aims to dismantle Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, prioritising capitalist and patriarchal interests over equity and inclusion. Gender dysphoria is framed as disabling due to societal barriers, not inherent flaws, exacerbated by states with histories of opposing equity. Dr. Hoerricks posits that this legal action is part of a broader agenda by far-right organisations to undermine civil rights and consolidate power. Solidarity and socialist principles are presented as the solution, advocating for a unified movement that values equity and collective well-being over profit and prejudice and resisting the divide-and-conquer tactics employed by capitalist and dominionist forces.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/the-trojan-horse-of-texas-v-becerra
Let me know what you think.
Share this post