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Allison Mindel

@amindel.bsky.social

Nonprofit nerd, development director, and consultant

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28.01.2026 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6687    πŸ” 1134    πŸ’¬ 61    πŸ“Œ 46
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To all the young people in New York and across our country who count on gender-affirming care:

I won't let this administration come for you, your doctors, or your lifesaving health care.Β 

Your health care is still legal and protected.Β 

I'll always fight for you.

18.12.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 12486    πŸ” 2903    πŸ’¬ 211    πŸ“Œ 219
Welch Shares Stories of Vermonters Preparing for Tough Decision if ACA Credits Expire
YouTube video by Senator Peter Welch Welch Shares Stories of Vermonters Preparing for Tough Decision if ACA Credits Expire

What a devastating night. Glad to see @senpeterwelch.govpeeps.us voted No and continued to share how the ACA supported my family during a worst case scenario family health crisis this year. Every family should have this same access. youtube.com/shorts/BL6gF...

10.11.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

he just voted No

10.11.2025 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Chuck, portrayed by Paul Scheer, a member of the Good Place Committee: "He's got a point. The fair thing for us to do is just keep giving up more and more stuff we want, unilaterally, until this demon is finally happy."

Chuck, portrayed by Paul Scheer, a member of the Good Place Committee: "He's got a point. The fair thing for us to do is just keep giving up more and more stuff we want, unilaterally, until this demon is finally happy."

Democrats, coming off a historic national protest against fascism and a country-wide electoral sweep:

09.11.2025 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3284    πŸ” 938    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 20

thehill.com/homenews/sen...

10.11.2025 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On Vermont Health Connect, annual premium prices have doubled, or more - VTDigger As gridlock in Congress continues over the end of expanded health insurance subsidies, thousands of Vermonters will begin to confront an impossible choice about what to do in 2026: pay more or go with...

Sen Welch literally hugging me as I share my family's story with the ACA. This was last Friday. I just reached out to him again encouraging him not to cave!
vtdigger.org/2025/10/31/o...

10.11.2025 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This exactly.

23.09.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œTasted a little tear gasβ€” tasted like fascism”

08.06.2025 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 54319    πŸ” 15695    πŸ’¬ 693    πŸ“Œ 1031

What Becca said.

17.04.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Van Hollen denied entry to CECOT, notorious El Salvador prison where Abrego Garcia is illegally held
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen Van Hollen denied entry to CECOT, notorious El Salvador prison where Abrego Garcia is illegally held

We were just denied entry into CECOT β€” the notorious prison in El Salvador where Mr. Abrego Garcia is being illegally held.

We were there for one simple reason: to check on his well-being, which his family and lawyers have not been allowed to do. We won’t stop fighting.

17.04.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8612    πŸ” 2387    πŸ’¬ 496    πŸ“Œ 179

I love this idea. Off to get postcards...

27.02.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Canceling my WaPo subscription today. Got rid of NYT a couple of years ago. I subscribed to Wired a few weeks ago. Any suggestions for other bad ass news sources to invest in right now?

26.02.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

another great example along with Wired and Teen Vogue of how real journalism these days can be a lot braver at outlets where no one is trying to get in good with the White House press secretary

they’re out here with us, reporting on what’s happening to us all, instead of trying to get inside access

22.02.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4380    πŸ” 1460    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 12
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Trump says he is going to entirely defund the state of Maine if they don’t do as he says

Trump: β€œWe are the federal law. You better do it, you’re not going to get any federal funding if you don’t.”

Gov. Mills: β€œSee you in court”

21.02.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 367    πŸ” 96    πŸ’¬ 52    πŸ“Œ 39

Good advice! I would just add… provide shelter and safety for immigrants and trans people if you can.

16.02.2025 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 213    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Idea going around: Democratic leadership could ASAP name an "alternate" HHS secretary--someone to provide public updates and health information. And "shadow" leaders for other depts too, with press conferences, policy initiatives, budgets, speeches.

13.02.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 480    πŸ” 103    πŸ’¬ 39    πŸ“Œ 41

Clearly written description of the current situation.

"It’s not whether they will defy court orders, it’s how often, how much, and for how long."

16.02.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Perfect.

By @zezvaz.bsky.social

15.02.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 771    πŸ” 198    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 3
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U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website The β€œT” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights.

The Stonewall Riots happened because trans people, particularly of color, rose up against state violence. You can’t even begin to tell the story without our trans ancestors and elders. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/n...

13.02.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2022    πŸ” 797    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 38
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Leaked Memo Details How Intrusive Anti-Trans Passport Policy Will Be Implemented β€œThese rules make it more difficult for transgender people to obtain a passport,” said researcher Allison Chapman.

β€œTrump’s order will … prevent transgender and intersex people from obtaining new passports, visas, and trusted traveler documents that reflect who they are and how they are perceived in the world.”

11.02.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5

This.

11.02.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 392    πŸ” 61    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 2

"The New York Times does not get to erase its role in how we got here. It laid the foundation for framing transgender existence as a debate for cisgender people to adjudicate..."

09.02.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gender-affirming care saves lives, and I will use the full force of my office to make sure it remains accessible to all who need it. If any Vermonter loses access to their gender-affirming care, I urge them to contact my office. I stand with trans and non-binary people and always will.

05.02.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tragically accurate description of the past week.

08.02.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Montpelier, Vermont today. Hundreds of people out in 10 degrees.

05.02.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Elon Musk's Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump's Inner Circle β€œHe’s getting too big for his britches,” says one Trump world source.

NEW: Elon Musk's takeover is causing rifts in Donald Trump's inner circle. β€œHe’s getting too big for his britches,” says one Trump world source.

read @jakelahut.writes.news:

05.02.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 631    πŸ” 133    πŸ’¬ 58    πŸ“Œ 118

On brand for this week.

05.02.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING: USAID employees have just been told via email that β€œall direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally, with the exception of designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs" on Friday, February 7.

05.02.2025 02:41 β€” πŸ‘ 217    πŸ” 68    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Read this, and curse the NYT (for their overall politics but also for how they jerk around independent writers).

04.02.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 595    πŸ” 179    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 3