Catholic university dials back trans support after being called out by conservatives - LGBTQ Nation
Benedictine University hosted a Trans Day of Remembrance, defended it as aligned with Catholic values, then removed website safe-space pages after conservative backlash and Fox coverage.
What happens when the progressive idea of cultural 'safety' turns on itself?
Safety-focused speech rules and cultural-safety requirements have led to speaker withdrawals and cancellations, sometimes restricting progressive voices and being repurposed against marginalized discourse.