Dear RuPaul: Tell Transphobia to 'Sashay Away'

RuPaul, you're a force for so much good in the world. But continuing to ignore this issue will only further the animosity that many transgender people already feel toward your show and the example it sets for the community.
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Dear RuPaul,

To say I'm a fan of your show is putting it lightly.

I think, at it's best, RuPaul's Drag Race isn't just the best gay-themed show on TV. It's a place where I feel at home, nestled amongst your queens and effeminate gays. On television, sissy boys are usually the butt of the joke, but on RuPaul's Drag Race, they're skilled comedians and performers. They can give face while being hurled through the air or make a glam jumpsuit of dental floss and tampons. They're divas but more importantly they're icons and role models to those of us who feel that RuPaul's Drag Race is a space for gays like us.

I've long held the belief that what you enjoy can be problematic, but I can't continue to ignore the fact that my joy comes at the expense of others.

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