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Is ‘Zoolander 2’ Really Transphobic, or Are Protesters Too Quick and Sensitive?

RUSH TO JUDGE

A petition to boycott the Zoolander sequel is underway ‘for its offensive representation of non-binary individuals.’ But is the offense merited?

Tim Teeman
Tim Teeman 

Senior Editor and Writer

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