The Politicization of Trans Identity: An Analysis of Backlash, Scapegoating, and Dog-Whistling from Obergefell to Bostock - Paperbackby Loren Cannon (Author) The politicization of trans identity also affecting gender non binary and gender non conforming persons is a form of backlash to the Obergefell ruling (legalizing same sex marriage) and increased LGBTQ equality. This book provides a conceptual analysis and application of the notions of backlash, scapegoating, dog whistling, and virtue signaling. Author Biography Loren Cannon, PhD, teaches philosophy at Cal Poly Humboldt.