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PhD in Education | Queer Atheist | 3rd Wave Feminist | GenX Mom/Grandmom | Miscarriage Mama | Abolitionist John Brown's 2nd Cousin (2x removed) |Advocate for Addiction Recovery w/ Dignity | Voting Downballot Blue Since '92! 🌊

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Trans Activists March in Downtown Boston, Bringing Trans Healthcare Fight To The State Legislature β€” Assigned Following Fenway Health’s decision to discontinue gender affirming care for trans people under the age of 19, activists took to the streets to march in protest.

Trans Activists March in Downtown Boston, Bringing Trans Healthcare Fight To The State Legislature

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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

18.02.2026 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜It’s F*cking Wrong’: Hollywood Star Apologizes to Transgender People for Playing β€˜F*cked Up’ Crossdressing Serial Killer in β€˜Silence of the Lambs’ Hollywood star Ted Levine has expressed regret over playing a "f*cked up" crossdressing serial killer in Silence of the Lambs.

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16.02.2026 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Illinois senator’s bill on transgender β€˜mental illness’ sparks debate State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R–Freeport, is pushing legislation that would classify transgenderism as a mental illness under Illinois’ Mental Health Code, a move he says is intended to direct individuals

Illinois senator’s bill on transgender β€˜mental illness’ sparks debate

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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

16.02.2026 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Multiple LGBTQ+ victories, high-profile cultural support, legal scrutiny, and policy steps advanced while leaders and activists energized public and legislative efforts.

15.02.2026 05:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Transgender Iowans protest GOP bills Transgender Iowans, their allies and supporters protested bills advanced Monday by Republican lawmakers at the Iowa Capitol that would prohibit local governments from protecting transgender residents from discrimination through local civil rights ordinances, and shield parents from child abuse charges for anti-transgender actions.

β€˜Love, not hate’: Iowans protest GOP bills targeting transgender protections and parenting rules

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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

12.02.2026 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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12.02.2026 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When Trans Issues Become β€˜Ideology’ β€” Assigned Two surveys of Americans, published just days apart, reveal the limitations and revelations of polling.

Polling on trans issues is difficult to interpret. It becomes even more difficult when pollsters use politically charged terms like 'transgender ideology.'

Great new analysis by @billiejsweeney.bsky.social, only on Assigned Media.

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11.02.2026 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 243    πŸ” 69    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 9
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Republican governor vetoes anti-trans bill... yes, really A Republican governor has made the unexpected move to veto an anti-trans bathroom and sports bill in a surprising win for LGBTQ+ rights.

Republican governor vetoes anti-trans bill… yes, really

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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

11.02.2026 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Transgender News February 8 - Transgender Report β€œRacism, xenophobia, and other forms of bigotry are not merely social failures; they are tools of power.” White-Coated Culture Warriors: Concerns About Anti-Trans Narratives in Norwegian Healthcare β€œI’ve heard the term β€œbiological sex” used more this week than ever before β€” but what exactly does it mean?” A court in Uganda has thrown out a […]

New edition of Transgender Report out now.

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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

08.02.2026 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

From your lips…

07.02.2026 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fact Check: No, Two Major Medical Associations Didn’t Endorse Bans on Gender-Affirming Surgeries Various media organizations, including the New York Times, have falsely claimed that the AMA and ASPS are now endorsing some gender-affirming care restrictions. Here’s what was actually said.

Fact Check: No, Two Major Medical Associations Didn't Endorse Bans on Gender-Affirming Surgeries

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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

07.02.2026 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Uplifting, inclusive stories highlight LGBTQ+ visibility, civil-rights victories, cultural wins, and community resistance across the nation.

07.02.2026 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Cowardice Of American Medicine On Trans Youth Care After capitulation by hospitals across the country, the ASPS and AMA have both thrown trans kids under the bus on surgical care.

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social [ASPS cont]
Reed also notes ASPS standards continue allowing nose jobs, top surgery & other gendered procedures for cis minors. Also inexplicably that the incoming head of _WPATH_ testified FOR the plaintiff in a case likely to be copied and weaponized against care. 2/2

06.02.2026 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 73    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Advocates rally at state Capitol urging protections for transgender health care The fight over transgender health care services was front and center at the capital on Tuesday.

The fight over transgender health care services was front and center at the New York State Capitol on Tuesday.

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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

06.02.2026 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Parents of trans kids ask: Does California really protect our rights? On Friday evening, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the state’s largest children’s health provider. The complaint accused Rady Children’s Health in San Diego of taking...

Parents of trans kids ask: Does California really protect our rights?

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued Rady Children’s Health over plans to halt gender-affirming care for transgender youth, arguing a merger agreement mandates continued service…

05.02.2026 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Court rules trans-inclusive policy does not violate Christian teacher's rights A federal appeals court in Maryland has ruled that a Maryland school district’s policy requiring teachers to use the gender-affirming names and pronouns

Court rules trans-inclusive policy does not violate Christian teacher's rights

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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

04.02.2026 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 153    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

I wasn’t lucky enough to have queer children, and will definitely be ready for any of my grandchildren to come out to me. β™₯️β™₯️β™₯️

28.01.2026 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

We’ll see… hopeful but not optimistic.

27.01.2026 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Be Breast!!! Who could forget??? πŸ˜‚

27.01.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Link to the Atlantic - Greg Bovino removed from post + will retire soon.

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27.01.2026 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

From your lips… 🀞🏻

25.01.2026 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!

You need some Girl Scout cookies! β™₯️ Here’s a list of transgender Girl Scouts who are selling them. Go support them or donate! πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈβš§οΈπŸ’•πŸ₯°

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24.01.2026 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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California's largest pediatric healthcare system to halt transgender care amid Trump administration threats Rady Children’s Health, the largest pediatric healthcare system in California, will stop providing gender-affirming medical care to transgender youth amid pressure from the federal government.

California's largest pediatric healthcare system to halt transgender care amid Trump administration threats

24.01.2026 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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These Are All the Countries Warning of Travel to the U.S.: LIVE Travel Advisories for Foreign Nationals If you’re a foreign national planning on visiting the U.S., we encourage you to keep a watchful eye on this page for new information

The "Gender Border" πŸš«πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
"the suspension of a policy once set in place to allow transgender people to update their passports, warning that foreign citizens are now required to declare their gender assigned at birth when completing visa or ESTA application."
#LGBTQ
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24.01.2026 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vance announces aid restrictions for groups that promote diversity, transgender policies abroad The move expands a longstanding Republican policy that restricted U.S. funding for organizations working on or promoting abortion overseas.

You cannot turn back the clock on people knowing who the are...

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24.01.2026 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ban on transgender troops challenged in key appeals court hearing β€’ SC Daily Gazette The policy has been challenged in two major federal cases. The Supreme Court has allowed the ban to take effect while the lawsuits continue.

Ban on transgender troops challenged in key appeals court hearing scdailygazette.com/2026/01/23/r...

23.01.2026 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Transgender is not new. Non-binary is not new. People have always been born this way. Celebrate their struggles, strengths, and their just being them! Here's a good start. If you are in the UK, Ireland or Europe, the title is "Queer Georgians".

23.01.2026 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Employment Law Update: The EEOC Revokes Its Guidance on Transgender Protections Under Title VII At a public meeting on January 22, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind its Biden-era harassment guidance...

Employment Law Update: The EEOC Revokes Its Guidance on Transgender Protections Under Title VII

23.01.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Transgender parents are smashing damaging perceptions of gender roles in the family Queer and trans households are steadfastly raising children to live without gender bias

Transgender parents are smashing damaging perceptions of gender roles in the family

www.wearequeeraf.com/transgender-...

21.01.2026 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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