Opinion-AX2SLGBTQIA+ Candidate Gabe Woolley’s Lack of Transparency

Shad Hagan, M.S.
3 min readJul 7, 2024
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Source: Oklahoma Lion: You can See Gabes Positions in this article

Lack of Transparency

Gabe Woolley, Candidate for the Oklahoma House of Representatives in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, recently faced inquiries about his sexual orientation on various social media platforms. The questions posed revolved around sensitive topics, including inquiries about the duration since he had last engaged in homosexual activities. This line of questioning was deemed pertinent, considering his political stance against 2SLGBTQIA+ issues.

Furthermore, individuals raised concerns regarding potential allegations of sexual impropriety during his tenure as a teacher and camp counselor, positions where he had extensive interactions with minors. Woolley’s public statements insinuating that the 2SLGBTQIA+ community engages in child grooming prompted questions about his past conduct and whether his previous sexual orientation, if indeed different, had any bearing on his interactions with children.

Moreover, inquiries arose regarding Woolley’s current status in terms of recovery from his previous sexual orientation and whether he has experienced any setbacks along the way. These queries, reflective of public interest and scrutiny, underscore the importance of accountability…

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Shad Hagan, M.S.

Formerly Incarcerated & Former Correctional Case Manager in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.