Trying to phrase this so I don’t get banned.
Have been following the crowdsourced intelligence work identifying the Captiol rioters (alleged).
Was very puzzled by Jessica Watkins - youngish-woman, dressed in fatigues, in a command position over some very senior veterans on 6th Jan, also in a very senior position in her local Oath Keepers militia.
Just seemed such an odd thing for a women to do - yes, there have been plenty of women arrested but not in full combat gear and not in leadership roles.
Today’s court arguments where she wants to be released from prison include a note that she transitioned after leaving the US military.
Perhaps I’m mentally limiting what women can do in my own mind, but I couldn’t make the pieces fit without this detail.
Also struck me as very odd that given Trump banned trans people serving in the military that she would come to his defence!
I hope this is “in the spirit.” I guess I’m interested in how male socialisation leads to transwomen being in places that natal women aren’t always found.