While united against homophobia and transphobia, the relationship can be complex.

The crowd—a sea of rainbow flags, pronoun pins, leather vests, and fresh faces—stood and applauded. But the real moment came after, when Mars and Leo sat on the curb outside, eating cold pizza.

Like most trans public figures, Mitchell has likely experienced targeted online harassment, including transphobic comments, doxxing attempts, and unsolicited explicit messages. Her decision to maintain a professional distance from political advocacy may be a protective measure.

Which of these would you prefer?