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21 states limit transgender people’s bathroom use, with criminal penalties in two In a growing number of Republican-led states, just using the bathroom is becoming a crime depending on who you are.

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Feb 2
Good backgrounder from The Advocate on the state of anti-trans bathroom laws in the states, 21 of which have passed some ban with 2 adding the possibility of criminal penalty. Many of these are limited to govt buildings and schools.

And the NYT isn’t painting a picture of how awful it all is.

Can Roundup cause cancer? New study from DEOHS researchers finds exposure to commonly used weed killer increases risk of some cancers

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International Study Reveals Glyphosate Weed Killers Cause Multiple Types of Cancer A comprehensive carcinogenicity study on the world’s most used herbicide, glyphosate, involving scientists from Europe and the U.S., has found that low doses of the controversial weed killer cause mul...

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MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump: ‘Women Feel Like They Were Lied To’

“But the executive order Mr. Trump issued Wednesday to increase domestic production of glyphosate — a widely used weedkiller and possible carcinogen” POSSIBLE carcinogen? The link between glyphosate and non-Hodgkins lymphoma is well-documented.

ACLU-DE, ACLU, DCADV, La Esperanza, and LACC Push for Dismissal of Federal Lawsuit Against State of Delaware to Protect Sensitive Information of Delaware Voters - ACLU of Delaware The federal government is seeking to compel the State of Delaware to disclose sensitive personal voter data for hundreds of thousands of Delawareans.

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Is it apple cider doughnut kind of day? It’s definitely a no ICE kind of day.

Is it an apple cider doughnut kind of day? It’s definitely a no ICE kind of day. #farmlife 

So great having you as our local farm. 💚

I know all eyes are on Minneapolis, but there's a fast-approaching nightmare in Springfield, Ohio.

Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.

Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.

Delaware's legislature gave away the farm on its corporate regulations to a few gluttonous bastards who didn't like being held accountable. Go back and read this entire thread; it's great.

CHOP, Nemours targeted by Trump administration over transgender care The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington are the children's hospitals under scrutiny for treating transgender youth.

Oops sorry about that. www.inquirer.com/health/child...

CHOP, Nemours targeted by Trump administration over transgender care The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington are the children's hospitals under scrutiny for treating transgender youth.

Horrifying.

Delaware here’s your chance to see The Voice of Hind Rajab. Starting January 30th at The Screening Room.

Working Families Party - Fighting for an America that works for the many, not the few. WFP is building a political home for all of us who see bigotry, bailouts, and business as usual in our political system and ask, "Is that the best we can do?"

If you're interested in electoral politics, the @workingfamilies.org is also working in multiple states! Check out the "States" tab on their website and see if something's going on near you! workingfamilies.org

Hochul to unveil plan for universal child care The governor's path to universal child care starts with statewide pre-K and funding for 2Care in New York City.

New: Gov. Hochul is set to propose an expansion of universal pre-K statewide, funding for Mayor Mamdani's 2-Care program and pilots of additional child care expansions in select parts of the state. The pair will be in BK this morning with more details www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/...

A federal warning’s ‘chilling effect’ | Morning Newsletter

Trans Philadelphians are outraged after a South Street boutique received a warning from the FDA for selling breast binders. Plus, survivors of the Bristol nursing home say they smelled gas for hours.

Heard but it was actually in our District Court.

www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...

In addition to this being a touching paean to NYC, Mamdani made a powerful statement of trans solidarity by featuring @berniew.bsky.social as his Inauguration Day announcer.

Honored to be included in this Starter Pack. Thank you @stardustbluepr.com for not only helping preserve democracy but for keeping us in good spirits during the fight.

May 2026 bring us closer to freedom for all. Happy holidays.

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You don't know nothing, just pretend you do
I need something, tell me something new

“it’s reasonable to ask questions about trans girls in sports” was always intended to mainstream transphobia.

It’s absurd that people fell for it. Democrats are constantly letting oppressors set the terms of debate instead of just saying “no, fuck you.”

D'oh.

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Wish I was in Nashville!
I'd be signing up for the watch party & daily canvassing right freakin' now!
As an 🇺🇸 Abroad, I signed up for @aftynbehn.bsky.social 's virtual GOTV rally on Dec 1 & there's virtual phonebanking too!
ALL Americans can help #FlipTN07
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