Casey Parks

President Trump likens what’s happening in Portland to World War II, calling city ‘a nightmare’ “The Radical Left’s reign of terror in Portland ends now," the White House announced.

White House: “The Radical Left’s reign of terror in Portland ends now, with President Donald J. Trump mobilizing federal resources to stop Antifa-led hellfire in its tracks.”
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

A transgender woman uses humor to try to change minds in coal country Cassandra Williamson is a transgender woman, and a military veteran, who writes a satirical blog hoping to change attitudes about the trans community.

Cassandra Wilson is a military veteran and the primary caregiver for her Trump-supporting family. She is determined to change negative perceptions about trans people. @caseyparks.bsky.social

A transgender woman uses humor to try to change minds in coal country Cassandra Williamson is a transgender woman, and a military veteran, who writes a satirical blog hoping to change attitudes about the trans community.

She's a veteran of the Marine Corps and the Navy, the caregiver to three Trump-loving relatives, and a transgender woman. @caseyparks.bsky.social interviewed Cassandra Williamson about her satirical blog: “A Day in the Life of a Transgender Terrorist"
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Is Portland ‘War-ravaged’ as Trump claims? Here’s what residents say. President Donald Trump had said living in Portland, Oregon, was like “living in hell.” Portlanders mostly met the news with confusion.

“'War-ravaged' Portland was having an unseasonably sunny September day..a long line at the homemade bread stand, cherry trees still blooming..It was the kind of day [that] called for rosé, not federal force." @caseyparks.bsky.social on Trump's latest crusade www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Oh wait, you mean because they shut down their program?

Did UMich get a subpoena?

Here ya go - storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Here ya go - storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

A judge in Massachusetts today issued what I think is the first judgment against the DOJ's attempt to subpoena doctors who treat trans patients. The judge quashed the subpoena the DOJ issued against Boston Children's Hospital, home to the country's first gender clinic for adolescents.

HIPPA has a law enforcement carve out, though it has to be for legitimate reasons.

Government’s demand for trans care info sought addresses, doctors’ notes, texts Legal experts said the Justice Department subpoenas related to medical care for transgender minors appear to be unprecedented.

Subpoenas made public this week show the government is demanding doctors turn over a wide range of sensitive, identifiable data about its trans patients — everything from social security numbers to Zoom records, notes, addresses, "everything written or recorded." Our story: wapo.st/4lAnkRy

I did not intend to be sarcastic, so I apologize for coming off that way!

Newspapers have always cost money. I grew up very poor but my dad still got the paper every morning. A Post subscription is $5/month -- cheaper than most streaming services and, alas, one cup of coffee where I live.

A family opened a town’s first bookstore. A bathroom bill is driving them away. The Phelans ran the only bookstore in Vermillion, South Dakota. They sold it and moved after a new law would’ve required their daughter to use a boys’ bathroom.

Here's a gift link! wapo.st/4fwP7kN

I don't think I did that?

That is completely reasonable and fair!

A family opened a town’s first bookstore. A bathroom bill is driving them away. The Phelans ran the only bookstore in Vermillion, South Dakota. They sold it and moved after a new law would’ve required their daughter to use a boys’ bathroom.

Here ya go! wapo.st/4fwP7kN

I think all newspapers charge to see the news? They are a business? But all subscribers and reporters do get 10 gift links a month to share so you can read for free. Or you can (pay to) subscribe to AppleNews.

This decision "goes further than Skrmetti, rejecting the plaintiffs' parental rights claim — the issue not decided by the Supreme Court in Skrmetti — and a First Amendment claim brought by medical providers."

I’m not patting myself on the back? I’m just doing the job I have done for half a decade — writing about trans people in America with empathy and a ton of research.

Which one? I truly believe my coworkers in the newsroom are the best at this. Perhaps something like Mother Jones is more so, but I don’t think it reaches as broad a section of Americans (such as my family members).

I guess I’m not sure what you want from me. Would you prefer I don’t write these articles for an audience that could benefit from reading them?

I’m not only in it for a paycheck. I believe in the work I do, and I prefer to work for a place that reaches a diverse audience. Have you read my stories?

What part? You are mean and I am going to disengage from talking with you. Enjoy this Bezos-funded platform!

I think the Post does the best job of any major news outlet of covering trans people. I use my salary to help other people. The Post has a diverse audience and reaches people like mt conservative family members. My coworkers are great, empathetic and talented people. Tons of reasons to stay!

Everyone I know who quit went to the New York Times or The Atlantic. They had prospects. I do not think I’m better than anyone. I think I am someone who needs money to live and who values the wide audience (and reporting budget) the Post offers.

Where would you like me to work?

The kind of reporting I do is expensive. This trip alone cost $2,000. I can’t bankroll that myself. Anyway! You are using a Bezos product here on Bluesky, so I’m not sure you’re right to lecture me.

I have wanted to be a journalist since I was 7. I am good at it. I have no interest in other fields. Also .. politics? The beacon of morality and bridge-building? Plus I’m too shy. Many nonprofits have plenty of problems, as well. My friends who work for them are broke and beaten down