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Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals โ€” Illinois Pride Connect.

As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.

22.08.2025 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39892    ๐Ÿ” 10313    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 813    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1382

This is correct. Any candidate cynically โ€œtriangulatingโ€ on trans kids is a non-starter, and now is the time to say so. Thereโ€™s still so much time to advance candidates that DONโ€™T suck.

17.07.2025 01:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23164    ๐Ÿ” 4740    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 408    ๐Ÿ“Œ 398

We have always been here, we are here, we will always be here. So let's keep advocating and keep fighting!

18.06.2025 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One time someone asked me about what I do Jewishly and I started talking about a bunch of different things

She said, "wow, you must really believe in G-d"

I was like, "huh, that's never really come up"

23.05.2025 23:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 120    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ In addition to banning gender affirming medical treatment through Medicaid, Trump's reconciliation bill PROHIBITS health insurance purchased through Obamacare exchanges from offering transition care.

Detransition care, though, is specifically protected. CALL YOUR HOUSE REPS!

22.05.2025 04:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 992    ๐Ÿ” 614    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 82
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Opinion | I am a Jew. I am a woman. But to Trump, Iโ€™m the wrong kind of both and not worth protecting. The administrationโ€™s claims to zealously protect women and Jews donโ€™t apply to me.

My first-ever op-ed for MSNBC has gone live:

01.05.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2074    ๐Ÿ” 513    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 64    ๐Ÿ“Œ 53

cis friends this is a RED ALERT

read Erinโ€™s entire thread

and when you see ANYONE believing the unscientific lies in this you we need you to shut it down

EVERY major medical association in the US approves of transition care for kids

MAKE THEM READ THIS AND LISTEN TO ACTUAL DOCTORS

01.05.2025 19:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 72    ๐Ÿ” 41    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

We need to stand up for our trans siblings now, yesterday, and every day. Trans rights are human rights ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

17.04.2025 15:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 139    ๐Ÿ” 31    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The planet Jupiter with its cloud bands seen in shades of pink, rusty red, blue, and purple. The Great Red Spot is a deep navy blue, surrounded by bands and swirls of pink, and light blue.

The planet Jupiter with its cloud bands seen in shades of pink, rusty red, blue, and purple. The Great Red Spot is a deep navy blue, surrounded by bands and swirls of pink, and light blue.

Hubble's ultraviolet view of Jupiter shows the planet in hues of pink and blue.

Hubble's ultraviolet view of Jupiter shows the planet in hues of pink and blue.

jupiter wishes you a very happy trans day of visibility ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

31.03.2025 15:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10805    ๐Ÿ” 3967    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 34    ๐Ÿ“Œ 65

There are trans Americans right now looking out at this world and wondering if anyone is going to stand up for them and for their simple right to exist.

Well, I am. We are. We will.

31.03.2025 16:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16846    ๐Ÿ” 3474    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 275    ๐Ÿ“Œ 274
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โ€˜Weโ€™re not going anywhereโ€™: Chicago rally draws thousands to defendย transย rights - Windy City Times Thousandsย ofย transgenderย people and their allies took to the streetsย ofย Chicago on March 30 in a powerful celebrationย ofย theย transย community and call to action amid growing attacks on its rights. The ...

Thousands gathered in Chicagoโ€™s Federal Plaza for the Rally for Trans Visibility, sending a clear message: trans rights are non-negotiable. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

On assignment for @windycitytimes.com

#TDOV

31.03.2025 00:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 53    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sign with flowers says let trans kids bloom

Sign with flowers says let trans kids bloom

Sign says they can take our health care, they cannot mute our spirit

Sign says they can take our health care, they cannot mute our spirit

Sign says access to medical care is a right, not a debate!

Sign says access to medical care is a right, not a debate!

Sign says gender affirming care literally saves lives

Sign says gender affirming care literally saves lives

In front of Lurie childrenโ€™s hospital in Chicago, hundreds of people are showing up to defend access to gender-affirming care for trans youth!!

โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

15.02.2025 19:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1909    ๐Ÿ” 421    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14
Fighting facism is a full-time job

Fighting facism is a full-time job

Roses are red,
Elon's a knob,

15.02.2025 04:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3982    ๐Ÿ” 1155    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11
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As Trump takes aim at trans people, here's how you can help A list of actions that individuals and elected officials can take

6๏ธโƒฃ Helping trans people isnโ€™t theoretical. Itโ€™s urgent.

So if youโ€™ve ever asked, How can I help?โ€”this is your answer. Give money. Give time. Show up.

The people trying to make life impossible for trans people arenโ€™t waiting. And neither should you. open.substack.com/pub/aridrenn...

04.02.2025 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 177    ๐Ÿ” 58    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Trans and nonbinary fam, please listen to me. I know you're hurt. I know you're full of rage. I know you're scared, and not knowing what's coming doesn't help. But this is the most important thing going forward:
You must survive.
YOU MUST SURVIVE.
YOU (yes, YOU, the person reading this, I swear to fuck I'm talking to YOU) MUST do EVERYTHING YOU CAN to remain on this side of the ground.
They want us to not exist. They want to pretend we're not real. They want to pretend we don't matter.
And the biggest act of defiance any of us can do, the best way any of us can fight them, is to continue existing in spite of all they do.

Trans and nonbinary fam, please listen to me. I know you're hurt. I know you're full of rage. I know you're scared, and not knowing what's coming doesn't help. But this is the most important thing going forward: You must survive. YOU MUST SURVIVE. YOU (yes, YOU, the person reading this, I swear to fuck I'm talking to YOU) MUST do EVERYTHING YOU CAN to remain on this side of the ground. They want us to not exist. They want to pretend we're not real. They want to pretend we don't matter. And the biggest act of defiance any of us can do, the best way any of us can fight them, is to continue existing in spite of all they do.

wrote this in the trans tuesday essay after the election and it bears repeating today

my trans siblings, i love you

we need you ๐Ÿฉท

29.01.2025 04:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 510    ๐Ÿ” 205    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
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Sound and Fury: Some Initial Thoughts on Trump's Scary Anti-Trans Executive Orders The Trump administrationโ€™s flurry of executive orders targeting trans rights is meant to scare you.

8/ Every day you live as your authentic self is a small act of rebellion, a quiet reminder that no law or order can erase who we are. Stand tall, support each other, and remember: weโ€™re not going anywhere. aridrennen.substack.com/p/sound-and-...

23.01.2025 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 153    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

DO NOT PANIC

the immediate impact this will have on you is small, they have to enforce it, and there will likely be lawsuits and ways to fight it

it will be a developing story

and cis friends? no shit:

NOWโ€™S THE TIME TO NOT STAND FOR THIS SHIT

be ready to step up and say NO

20.01.2025 03:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1813    ๐Ÿ” 1033    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 33    ๐Ÿ“Œ 17
The Enterprise D is floating in to dock at a Starbase.  It's futuristic, in a 1980's way, in that it looks a bit like a kitchen appliance designed for mashing potatoes at high speed, but with Christmas lights on the outside. In blue text we see the episode title: "The Measure Of A Man."

The Enterprise D is floating in to dock at a Starbase. It's futuristic, in a 1980's way, in that it looks a bit like a kitchen appliance designed for mashing potatoes at high speed, but with Christmas lights on the outside. In blue text we see the episode title: "The Measure Of A Man."

Star Trek TNG, S2E9: Picard schools a bigot on bodily autonomy, fundamental rights, and respecting people's pronouns

10/10 this is the reason people like Star Trek

06.12.2024 22:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1605    ๐Ÿ” 283    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 31    ๐Ÿ“Œ 47

I've long thought that Endgame is just Timeless, but worse.

28.11.2024 20:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
English Folk Song Suite - Ralph Vaughan Williams
YouTube video by United States Marine Band English Folk Song Suite - Ralph Vaughan Williams

Hard to pick a favorite, (and more wind band than orchestral) but English Folk Song Suite/Ralph Vaughan Williams has always had a place in my heart ever since playing it in high school band.
youtu.be/IcimP7pcd6o?...

21.11.2024 05:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I would like to speak up today for the trans community.

You see, I know a bit of what itโ€™s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1

17.11.2024 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42278    ๐Ÿ” 9552    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 802    ๐Ÿ“Œ 680
Standing on the Wrigley Field outfield grass in the early morning, wearing NUMBalumb regalia, waiting for the start of the Northwestern football game in several hours.

Standing on the Wrigley Field outfield grass in the early morning, wearing NUMBalumb regalia, waiting for the start of the Northwestern football game in several hours.

Good morning Wrigley Field

16.11.2024 15:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Reddit post. It has a picture of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, 1993. The men in black represent members who died from AIDS (the vast majority of the chorus) and the men in white are the few surviving members. It says "Not all of us will have 'survived worse' hateful regimes. Not all of us will survive the next one. Vote. Don't give up on the rest of us while we still have a chance."

Reddit post. It has a picture of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, 1993. The men in black represent members who died from AIDS (the vast majority of the chorus) and the men in white are the few surviving members. It says "Not all of us will have 'survived worse' hateful regimes. Not all of us will survive the next one. Vote. Don't give up on the rest of us while we still have a chance."

I really want to survive. It kept me closeted for so long. It's left me fearful of the upcoming election.

If you're debating whether to vote or who to vote for, I'd ask that you please vote for Harrisโ€ฆbecause I want to survive and thrive.

28.10.2024 00:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1773    ๐Ÿ” 428    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 24    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10
Donation receipt to Trans Lifeline

Donation receipt to Trans Lifeline

Happy to support.

01.04.2024 02:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
text from my mom, an obvious screenshot of a screenshot (of a screenshot?)

โ€œIโ€™m going to end the Die Hard is a Christmas movie debate. An outnumbered force with limited resources reclaims a tower that was taken by a foreign invader. Thatโ€™s literally Hanukkah. Die Hard is a Hanukkah movie.

text from my mom, an obvious screenshot of a screenshot (of a screenshot?) โ€œIโ€™m going to end the Die Hard is a Christmas movie debate. An outnumbered force with limited resources reclaims a tower that was taken by a foreign invader. Thatโ€™s literally Hanukkah. Die Hard is a Hanukkah movie.

its okay everyone, for the first time ever, my mom settled the debate

28.11.2023 05:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 850    ๐Ÿ” 246    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 31    ๐Ÿ“Œ 22

Once again:

WAR SHOULD NOT BE TREATED AS A SPORT IN WHICH WE WAVE OUR FLAGS AND ROOT FOR OUR TEAM.

THE ONLY WINNER IS PEACE.

Everyone and everything else loses.

Is loss.

Is lost.

13.10.2023 22:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2398    ๐Ÿ” 720    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14

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