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Who's watching #houseofknives on @foodnetwork.bsky.social ? We're six episodes in and I still don't understand the rules. They said that taking the throne makes you a contender for the finale, but Sawyer was on the throne twice and just got sent home. Did they change the rules mid-game?
Congregation reaffirms transgender congregant's baptism using his chosen name. pcusa.org/news-storyte...
Once again, the executive branch twists religious teaching to support their shameful, inhumane actions. This author takes jd vance to task over his misuse of St. Augustine’s "City of God."
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This is a bumpy road, with many in our community feelingunsettled and uncertain about what the future holds for ourselves and the people we love, but we are not alone. We have voices and will continue to use them. Let justice roll down like waters. May Love prevail. ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤 (9/9)
Michiganders, follow this link to report denial of care: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCj-twoU7Ful-iVDGeaAKQM5ZuO5dW9NECqyTnz14SejfzrA/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawIR6BlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdtOa4ms4w5NW59qwspV_fcd0wn21Q39NLv-UQwgdfb_GAvXbTRVyF6K8Q_aem_al8AZvWle2wSIrMn-nCGzg
(8/9)
The ACLU and PFLAG have filed a lawsuit, and others have as well.
In the meantime, any Michigander who is denied gender-affirming care needs to report it. The ACLU will intervene on your behalf. (7/9)
We were also reminded last night that trans women have always been at the forefront in fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights, all the way back to the Stonewall riots in 1969 and before. The LGBTQ+ community is rallying around our most vulnerable members. (6/9)
Whatever we have already been doing to support and provide gender-affirming care in Michigan can and must continue. The executive branch is counting on paralyzing us through fear and intimidation. (5/9)
The executive orders and the threatening letters are poorly written by people who have no training in gender-affirming care, blustering on about "gender ideology" (whatever that means) while giving providers no specific direction or actionable steps. (4/9)
Providers who have already received federal grants cannot have that funding taken away. The president does not control the purse strings; Congress does. (3/9)
losing their funding and being prosecuted.
We learned at the webinar that in Michigan, it is still legal for health care providers to provide gender-affirming care to adults and to minors who have parental consent. (2/9)
🏳️🌈Last night, I attended a webinar hosted by the Michigan ACLU and Equality Michigan. About 800 people attended. Some health care providers have already received threatening letters from the federal government and have stopped providing gender-affirming care because they are afraid of (1/9)
BREAKING NEWS: We’re SUING TRUMP! 🏛️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🧵
For ministers and faith leaders...If you haven't yet discovered the work of Womanist theologians, ethicists, & scholars such as Weems, Gafney, Junior, or Delores Williams (to name a few), Black History Month is a good time to start.
Join us Wednesday, February 5th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for a webinar addressing the recent wave of Executive Orders. EQMI & ACLU of Michigan are partnering to discuss current realities, possible actions, and strategies for fighting back. Sign Up: 🔗 link in bio or www.mobilize.us/equalitymi/e...
"The 'psychological go-bag' is an imaginary bag with coping skills to help you be more confident during overwhelming experiences...Here are eight suggestions"
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/flip...
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️Have you discovered @charlotteclymer.bsky.social yet? If not, give her a follow. She's a talented writer with great insights on politics, religion, and culture.
Families United for Trans Rights
https://www.ourfutr.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIM7YlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWc_ARMxzSAxbBAOb4lE5jxaEYTbtNVmbhYhIYUPbbnEcjoVdun_A6V-zQ_aem_c92t29jZrvG4haWezoV9bw
(21/21)
Talking Points
https://www.thirdway.org/memo/talking-about-the-protection-of-women-and-girls-in-sports-act?fbclid=IwY2xjawIM7UVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHck1QMtFAZqBqQRslh3pXLlIObkGPBQP4Np-xX2_-ADFsPnUjtZ0n5X_8Q_aem_GeN5zhOMD3_XJ-jPmRgyvA
(20/21)
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Email/Phone Number]
(19/21)
I urge you to stand against this legislation and vote to protect the rights, privacy, and well-being of all students, including transgender youth. Please let me know how you intend to act on this important issue.
Thank you for your time and consideration. (18/21)
We can ensure safety and equity without subjecting young athletes to invasive, dehumanizing scrutiny. Transgender people—like all people—deserve dignity and the opportunity to thrive. (17/21)
By opposing this bill, we send a powerful message that discrimination has no place in our laws or values.
I am all for thoughtful conversations about fairness in sports. But that’s not possible when we resort to blanket bans. (16/21)
The proponents of this legislation have made it clear that banning transgender participation in sports is just the beginning. Their ultimate goal is to roll back protections for transgender people across the country, from access to health care to basic rights and dignity. (15/21)
We should be working to encourage more participation in sports, not putting up additional barriers for girls that subject them to invasive questioning or public humiliation.
5. This bill is part of a broader attack on transgender rights. (14/21)
This bill would normalize such behavior, creating a toxic environment for all female athletes.
4. Sports participation benefits all young people.
Playing sports instills critical values like teamwork, dedication, and self-confidence. (13/21)
We’ve already seen real-world consequences of similar policies: in Utah, a female basketball player was falsely accused of being transgender simply because of her physique, leading to online harassment. (12/21)
sports.🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
3. This legislation promotes bullying and harassment.
The bill would empower individuals to challenge the gender of any girl who doesn’t conform to stereotypical notions of femininity. (11/21)
