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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Given how they went out of their way to reject inclusion of gender and sexuality in the last census, I don't have high hopes for this one

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wasn't that a political decision made by the government, rather than by apolitical civil servants?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It was, but the politicians aren't going anywhere, and anti LGBT sentiment has increased since last time, making it even more likely they'll get involved

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

We at least have different politicians in charge at the moment, and as long as they stay around long enough I'm reasonably confident that it'll be at least a step in the right direction.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Given how willing even they are to throw trans folk under the bus of political convenience, I'm a little more cynical :/