Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 35mNo, they haven't. Given the number of trans athletes in the United States (Less than 10 in the NCAA) their 2,300 number is absurd. However, most importantly trans women (because we know that's who they're talking about) haven't stolen any medals from any women, because trans women are women. 032
Reposted by Arienne Childrey🏳️⚧️ Ciara RayneCloud 🏳️⚧️ @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 9hJust as I would have refused to follow unlawful orders during my time in the Navy, I refuse to do so now. I will not sit and be silent. There is nothing you can do to make me shut up. I did not spend the last 10 years looking up to the mohers of my movement, to dishonor them in cowardice 1326
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Yet another example of what we keep telling people. This isn't a coincidence. Party leaders are supporting anti-trans triangulation as a strategy. We either push back now, hold the party accountable of this will be the 2028 strategy. Trans lives and rights aren't a bargaining chip. 04319
Reposted by Arienne Childrey🏳️⚧️ Ciara RayneCloud 🏳️⚧️ @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Leadership from ODP told us in our meeting today, our job is to elect candidates. Yup. That's it. "You are the party." As Caucuses, the Pride and Progressive Caucus were told to our faces... that all that matters is getting Dems in to office. Not, advocating for our constituents. 1018342
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyThe Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 28/09/2026Insiders say the Ohio Democratic Party is censoring criticism of anti-trans ads. Two posts pushing back against Rep. Marcy Kaptur’s anti-trans ads have been removed. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/09/28/i...thebuckeyeflame.comInsiders say the Ohio Democratic Party is censoring criticism of anti-trans adsTwo posts pushing back against Rep. Marcy Kaptur’s anti-trans ads have been removed 11354111
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Pay attention Dems. Gov Beshear won twice, in a deep red state, and never threw trans people under the bus. He led with compassion rather than the fear and cowardice we've seen from some of our Ohio candidates and party leadership. 193124797
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 28/09/2026Andy Beshear is proof that you can win a red state without abandoning trans people. 111241193
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 27/09/2026It isn't a "Big Tent" if it has room for anti-trans Democrats to attack us, but no room for us to criticize them. When candidates can punch down but the community is ordered to shut up, the tent has simply been dragged to the right. Full piece on The Agenda: ari4ohio.substack.com/p/when-party...ari4ohio.substack.comWhen Party Rules Mandate Silence, Disobedience Is DutyWhy caucus leadership must reject party demands for silence and stand with the marginalized communities they represent. 0213
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyLGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · 25/09/2026“Disappointed and ashamed”: LGBTQ+ & ally groups slam Dem Rep. Marcy Kaptur’s anti-trans ads @ari4ohio.bsky.social - buff.ly/FMshzoc 2125
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyArienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I recently sat down with Lynn Murphy and Wendy Cole on "Demystifying the Transgender Journey" to share my path from fear to freedom. Beyond politics, it’s all about authenticity and human connection. Join us in building understanding! 🌈🔗 YouTube: youtu.be/uZsd6TwhShUyoutu.beEpisode 52: Southern Roots to Political Trailblazer: Arienne Childrey's StoryYouTube video by Demystifying the Transgender Journey 0165
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I recently sat down with Lynn Murphy and Wendy Cole on "Demystifying the Transgender Journey" to share my path from fear to freedom. Beyond politics, it’s all about authenticity and human connection. Join us in building understanding! 🌈🔗 YouTube: youtu.be/uZsd6TwhShUyoutu.beEpisode 52: Southern Roots to Political Trailblazer: Arienne Childrey's StoryYouTube video by Demystifying the Transgender Journey 0165
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"This breaks trust with the community. I feel that it is our role to represent not only the party to LGBT people, but LGBT people to the party, and in this particular case, I feel like this is violating our ability to stand up for the very communities that are named in our Caucus.” 04214
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 24/09/2026The Congressional Equality Caucus has released the following statement in response to our story indicating they will not back candidates who "scapegoat transgender people." Kaptur does not appear as of this morning on their endorsed list. Several who took the same vote as her still do, sadly. 261053225
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 24/09/2026In the latest development among anti-trans wings of the Democratic Party, the Ohio Democratic Party is now deleting criticism from caucus members of Kaptur's anti-trans ad calling transgender people an "ideology." It appears any dissent over the ad is practically banned on caucus social media.erininthemorning.comThe Ohio Democratic Party Is Silencing Its Pride Caucus Over Criticism Of Kaptur's "Transgender Ideology" AdThe Ohio Democratic Party suppressed dissent from within its own Pride Caucus, activists said. 22660217
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyArienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The Ohio Democratic Party is censoring its own Pride Caucus. When the caucus shared local party statements asking Rep. Marcy Kaptur to pull anti-trans ads, ODP leadership deleted the posts. They want a rubber stamp, not representation. Demand an end to the censorship: info@ohiodems.org 34318
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The Ohio Democratic Party is censoring its own Pride Caucus. When the caucus shared local party statements asking Rep. Marcy Kaptur to pull anti-trans ads, ODP leadership deleted the posts. They want a rubber stamp, not representation. Demand an end to the censorship: info@ohiodems.org 34318
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 24/09/2026Contact info for the Equality Caucus chair, Mark Takano. Melt the phone lines. DC (202) 225-2305 Local office (951) 222-0203 14673305
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This is not what being an ally to the trans community looks like. As Marsha said "No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us." 13611
Reposted by Arienne Childreylava lamp chandelier says i want my trans rights now @tosesmyler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026they are just picking up calls and immediately hanging up 2707
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Wood County Dems have joined in. (I'm not saying the statement is as strong as if prefer, but when the party is actively trying to silence criticism, any statement is appreciated.) 27520
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026FYI: After the Pride Caucus reshared the Lucas County Dems post the reshare was deleted ... but not by the Lucas Dems or Pride Caucus. I'll let the reader come to their own conclusions about who deleted it. 1238195
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyArienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026From a silent porch to a loving home. 🕊️ Last Flight Home is live on Amazon in print & Kindle! My first book for younger readers follows Tooey, an ancient rescue parrot who loses her mate, and the family who saves her. Check it out: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFVGCB21 1122
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Thank you Lucas County Stonewall Democrats. 9616123
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyArienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026ari4ohio.substack.com/p/ally-is-a-...ari4ohio.substack.comAlly is a VerbThe True Story of the Ohio Democratic Establishment’s Demand for Silence, the Fight to Be Heard, and Why True Solidarity Cannot Coexist with Political Triangulation. 44420
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 20/09/2026When you demand trans folks support candidates who throw us under the bus for "strategic" reasons, you are demanding we trade our basic human rights for your convenience. It means you are perfectly comfortable with our misery, as long as it keeps your life stable. (1/2) 1215
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyRiverboatjack @riverboatjack.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Talked with a Democratic party insider and a grassroots organizer last night about Ohio Dems sudden embrace of transphobia. They both painted a grim picture of stonewalling and outright abandonment of principles.youtu.beOhio Democrats Are TRYING To Push Out Trans People | Arienne Childrey & Ciara KeetonYouTube video by Riverboat Jack 27418
Reposted by Arienne Childrey🏳️⚧️ Ciara RayneCloud 🏳️⚧️ @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 19/09/2026youtu.be/NCApPUryCOs?... Thank you for this. Follow in his footsteps and call kaptor's offices. Enough is enough.youtu.beThis is the Most Transphobic Ad a Democrat Has Ever RunYouTube video by The Humanist Report 0177
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 19/09/2026While the update to @repmarcykaptur.bsky.social score is a move in the right direction, @equalityohio.bsky.social has refused to accurately rate @amyactonoh.bsky.social. Transphobia does not a "B" candidate make. This lopsided rating just proves they score on "feel" rather than any actual rubric. 4258
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 18/09/2026@repmarcykaptur.bsky.social is an insincere, opportunistic fraud. Five years ago she was posting about TDoV. Yesterday she released two of the most vicious anti-trans ads of any DINO in the country. No character, no principles. 26918
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I was calling out Kaptur more than two months ago. The only thing she's proven is that even I underestimated how absolutely disgusting she could actually be. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/06/o...thebuckeyeflame.comOhioans Deserve an Explanation from Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur on Her Anti-Trans VoteKaptur refuses to explain her vote for HR 2616, which would force schools to out trans students and encourage a culture of fear 0226
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyBrendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Incredible quote to start with “millions of Americans like me” and then to end with “on our normal vacation to Greece or the Vineyard” 643109402
Reposted by Arienne Childrey🏳️⚧️ Ciara RayneCloud 🏳️⚧️ @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I am so sick and tired of these Biological Republicans who Identify as Democrats invading Democrat spaces. It needs to stop. Also, I don't agree with Biological Republicans playing in Democractic politics.static.klipy.comNatalie Dormer in Hammock with AppleALT: Natalie Dormer in Hammock with Apple 1376
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Rep. Marcy Kaptur put out a disgustingly anti-trans ad, adopting GOP rhetoric and positions. So, naturally the GOP is dropping the anti-trans attacks on her ... right? Wrong! (1/4) 24110
Reposted by Arienne Childrey🏳️⚧️ Ciara RayneCloud 🏳️⚧️ @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Still gonna vote blue no matter who liberals? 2232
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We have to hold anti-trans Democrats accountable at the voting booth. No "blue no matter who." No "we can work on changing them once elected." We're hold the accountable now or our 2028 presidential choice will be between a transphobic Republican and a transphobic Democrat. 45518
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Still believe trans folks are overreacting? Screw the "lesser of two evils" bs. Do not vote for ANY anti-trans dem. We have to hold the party accountable. 1369
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyAmelia Sandrine Reisinger 🏳️⚧️ @ameliasandrine.com · 17/09/2026Gonna start referring to Democrats who take anti-trans stances as “Biological Republicans” 5159081622
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 16/09/2026Arienne Childrey, an Ohio LGBTQ+ rights leader and trans candidate, speaks out about being stonewalled by the Ohio Democratic Party for confronting Dem. Governor Candidate Amy Acton's anti-trans comments. People tell us to "just speak with the candidates." This shows why that doesn't always work.ari4ohio.substack.comAlly is a VerbThe True Story of the Ohio Democratic Establishment’s Demand for Silence, the Fight to Be Heard, and Why True Solidarity Cannot Coexist with Political Triangulation. 9942232
Reposted by Arienne Childrey🏳️⚧️ Ciara RayneCloud 🏳️⚧️ @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 16/09/2026www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl7g...youtube.comAn Alarming Number of Democrats are Throwing Trans People Under the BusYouTube video by The Humanist Report 0164
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Current Ohio Conversation: Me: I can't support a candidate who misgenders trans people and endorses anti-trans policies (Acton). Blue No Matter Who: So you want the Republican to win? Me: Which one? 68910
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026ari4ohio.substack.com/p/ally-is-a-...ari4ohio.substack.comAlly is a VerbThe True Story of the Ohio Democratic Establishment’s Demand for Silence, the Fight to Be Heard, and Why True Solidarity Cannot Coexist with Political Triangulation. 44420
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 14/09/2026Cis people do not understand how much trans people's rights have regressed in just 5 years. 5 years ago, there were none of these restrictions. 19 states banned legal recognition 21 states have bathroom bans 8 states ban gender marker changes on DLs 25 ban gender affirming care for trans youth 11077383605
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Nearly a year ago, I was proud to receive the Emerging Leader award from Equality Ohio. Today, that award feels meaningless. Equality Ohio now acts like a political party arm instead of holding anti-equality leaders accountable. Their "Advocates & Allies" gala is pure irony, as they act as neither. 0279
Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026From a silent porch to a loving home. 🕊️ Last Flight Home is live on Amazon in print & Kindle! My first book for younger readers follows Tooey, an ancient rescue parrot who loses her mate, and the family who saves her. Check it out: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFVGCB21 1122
Reposted by Arienne ChildreyNicole Marie @nicolemarie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026A reminder to all the “You’re not going to agree with a candidate on every issue” Blue Zombies out there. Human rights are not a policy disagreement. The tax code is a policy disagreement. Remember that next time you treat the Palestinian and transgender communities as disposable human beings.  35919