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.

    • Fredselfish@lemmy.world
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      I did they didn’t know it was slur, but fuck they do now. See if you give a word power then it does what you attended. Why do you think the black community use the N word the way they do. It takes the power away from the word.

      It words the old saying stick and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. It’s powerful slogan, that I guess in today’s age isn’t used.