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Hours After SpaceX Postponed a Liftoff, Elon Musk Boosted a Transphobic Tweet

By Ava Ramirez
Published in SpaceX
June 04, 2023
1 min read
Hours After SpaceX Postponed a Liftoff, Elon Musk Boosted a Transphobic Tweet

So I stumbled upon this pretty wild article about Elon Musk just the other day. Apparently, he stirred up some controversy on Twitter (shocker!) by boosting a transphobic tweet just hours after SpaceX postponed a liftoff. The timing alone is kind of suspect, right?

Basically, Musk shared a meme that made fun of gender pronouns, which is pretty insensitive considering how important they are to the transgender and non-binary community. Not to mention, it just seems like a really unnecessary thing to do.

It’s frustrating because Musk is such a high-profile figure, and his actions can influence a lot of people. Transphobia is still a huge problem in our society, and we should be doing everything we can to support and uplift marginalized communities.

On a personal note, I have friends who are transgender and non-binary, and I’ve seen firsthand how much they have to deal with just to exist as themselves. It’s not right that someone in Elon Musk’s position would spread hate like this.

At the end of the day, I think it’s important to hold people accountable for their actions, even if they’re famous or influential. We should always strive to create a world that is more accepting and inclusive for everyone.


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