Emily Starbuck Gerson

A Prayer for Our Country And a reminder that here on earth, ‘God's work must truly be our own.’

"This group of political wizards has somehow concluded that if you just target states with Democratic senators, it will all be self-contained." www.thebulwark.com/p/a-prayer-f...

I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane

the dopes on X are screeching about bad bunny being a “foreigner” because they don’t know puerto rico is part of this country and nothing is more illustrative of this moment in history

I’m grateful for how many celebrities have spoken out about Kimmel, threats to free speech & urging folks to cancel Disney. Now can we see that same outrage and energy about the govt’s dangerous, all-out assault on and attempted erasure of trans Americans and LGBTQ+ rights?

Page 1: Flyer from The Heritage Foundation Oversight Project titled “Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violent Extremism (TIVE): Background and FAQs on Need for an FBI Domestic Terrorism Designation.” The page defines “Transgender Ideology” and “TIVE,” outlining beliefs allegedly associated with them. It claims such ideology justifies violence against opponents or frames opposition as violence. The text references the alleged assassination of Charlie Kirk, urging the FBI to classify TIVE as domestic terrorism.

Page 2: Continuation of flyer with a section titled “Recent Instances of TIVE-Motivated Acts of Domestic Terrorism.” Lists multiple violent events from 2018 to 2025, attributing them to transgender ideology. Includes mugshots of two alleged attackers. Followed by a “Frequently Asked Questions and Key Terms” section, addressing whether transgender people are terrorists, comparing TIVE with “Nihilistic Violent Extremism,” and discussing FBI designations.

Page 3: Flyer continues with questions about Antifa and FBI terrorism classifications. States that Antifa and TIVE are separate categories. Lists ways the FBI classifies domestic terrorism and identifies typical characteristics of “TIVEs,” such as targeting Christians, mental illness, and online radicalization. Includes images: a “Trans Antifa” logo, a pink-blue-white-striped slogan image reading “Protect Their Right to Exist,” a photo of Audrey Hale with a firearm, and a close-up of a magazine with the words “Where is your God?”

Page 4: Section titled “Terminology Used by TIVE.” Defines terms including cisgender, deadnaming, Gillick competence, misgendering, “Right to Exist,” “Trans genocide,” and a phrase “You either have a live boy or dead girl, you choose.” Each is presented as terminology used in or associated with TIVE. Page layout is text-heavy, no additional graphics.

Heritage Foundation has released an absolutely insane policy proposal to label all trans people as domestic terrorists. It uses completely made up instances of terrorism and made up statistics but facts don't matter to them.

They want us all eradicated.

"Hello, Angels!" Surrounded by American hero realness at the @hrc.org National Dinner. God bless our troops! 🇺🇸 🏳️‍⚧️

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It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible The task of reporting is not a simple one. Each and every day, reporters and editors at publications like The Onion make difficult decisions about which issues should receive attention, knowing that o...

From ‘The Onion’ Editorial Board:

WSJ just retracted its report that the shooter’s ammo was engraved with “transgender and anti-fascist ideology.”

It smelled like bullshit from the beginning, and every conservative who ran with it should be shamed into obscurity.

Very, very bad stuff coming from leading right-wingers

Trump did this

Iowa tonight is exactly why Republicans are redrawing their maps.

Exclusive | White House to Vet Smithsonian Museums to Fit Trump’s Historical Vision Top White House officials will scrutinize exhibitions, internal processes, collections and artist grants ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

BREAKING WSJ:

The Trump White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with "Trump's interpretation of American history." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

“Sherman says he was ultimately not the official who approved the operation that took place on July 7 in MacArthur Park. It went to the Secretary of Defense for approval.”

A 2 star said no, so they had to go to the Secretary of Defense. Let that sink in…. No bueno. This is how tyranny begins.

Someone forgot to take down this webpage:

www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/v...

YouTube video by Ohh that's RICH Let me tell you about Logan Ireland. #military #retirement #trump #hegseth #usaf #veterans

“Two American badasses”… Decorated Air Force Master Sgt Logan Ireland denied military benefits because “Republicans care more about what’s in your pants than what’s in your heart.”

Let’s make this viral!

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Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn't be allowed to vote The man who oversees the nation’s military has reposted a video on X, formerly Twitter, about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to v...

@apnews.com:
Hegseth Reposts Video on Social Media Featuring Pastors Saying Women Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Vote

By Konstantin Toropin @ktoropin.bsky.social

If Hegseth is “proud of our history,” why has the military systematically erased the contributions of women and minorities from the DoD website and prevented any celebration of them?

This is what the military is doing to trans members right now.

I’m 55,German. We asked our Grandparents how people could ignore the atrocities committed by the Gestapo and SS. Witnessing what’s happening in the Land of the Free, the country I once loved, is shocking. Get louder before it's too late. Don't let your children ask the same same questions to you.

Likewise!! Reach out anytime; emily [at] modernmilitary [dot] org 🌈

I know at Modern Military Association of America, we’ve had a lot of families impacted by the DC program closure (we have a support program for military families with LGBTQ+ youth). Asking my team if we have anyone who fits your specific ask!

Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.

V accurate summary of the MAGA devolution

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'Vacations.'

The word is 'vacations.'

Opinion | Don’t call it ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ Call it a concentration camp. This facility’s purpose fits the classic model, and its existence points to serious dangers ahead for the country.

I don’t think marching with signs saying “No Concentration Camps” is going to work.

We need to change tactics.

You have a moral and ethical obligation to stand up against these kinds of atrocities. Now is the time to act before it gets so much worse.

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So am I reading this court decision correctly? We now have 50 micronations with their own laws interpreting the U.S. Constitution wholly separate from one another? But there's one guy with private law enforcement who is immune from all punishment who can do whatever he wants in those 50 states?

The Army doesn’t need a parade to honor 250 years—especially while military families need food stamps and vets lack care.

Want to honor soldiers? Invest the parade money in the VA, PTSD services, and our military families.

Skip the optics. #SupportOurTroops #GoArmy
#250yrs_NoKing