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Billie Jean Sweeney @billiejsweeney.bsky.social · 12h

The nyt, which has been heavily invested in spreading transphobic propaganda for the past four years, predictably tries to turn the political landscape inside out today, emphasizing anti-trans views, while minimising the positions of those who have taken winning and principled stances

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Ari Drennen @aridrennen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Starting to get sense of what today's 20,000 word hit piece on Erin Reed is really about

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mady castigan✨ 🏳️‍⚧️ @mady.cat · 30/09/2026

if your articles are being shared positively by Jesse Singal, you're probably not actually doing the work in support of trans people as much as you think you are! (this is about the new The Needle hit piece about Erin Reed)

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Meowdelyn🏳️‍⚧️ @meowdelyn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"We fed her writing into an LLM and it said it was AI" Yeah, fuck off. Not only is this shit hypocritical, it's ghoulish that you spent all that effort basically reading tea leaves on her reporting & putting her work under a microscope to try and find a trans woman to pillory for your own gain.

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Falling Outside the Normal Moral Constraints @moralconstraints.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

So these people are human trash who apparently think we're all incredibly stupid. If someone is secretly using AI to write anything, nothing in this is appropriate or suitable for evidencing or uncovering it.

We then used machine learning and stylometrics to analyze the growing influence of large language models (LLMs) on her work. Our analysis shows that Reed’s writing changes at the same time (and in the ways) that AI models changed. LLMs tend to be more long-winded than humans, and Reed’s writing has gotten more long-winded since the release of ChatGPT. Over a three year span, her writing went from being at grade level for a high school junior to being as difficult to read as an academic paper.

1.1: Undisclosed AI Use

The point of journalism is to tell human stories. Humans have a way of understanding the world and their role within it which AI does not comprehend. Telling human stories with AI words might get something on a screen, but the true author will never care about the people involved.

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Julie Rei Goldstein @julierei.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This is hilarious! Ken Paxton just released this hidden camera footage from a James Talarico campaign stop thinking he really had something. All he did was put at ease the contingent of people who thought Talarico was starting to lean into Anti-Trans messaging. Thanks Ken!!!

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 29/09/2026

In response to a slew of anti-trans Democrats pushing hate during the 2026 midterms, Governor Andy Beshear provided principled criticism to the idea that red-state Dems need to adopt anti-trans views to win: "We Don’t Throw Anybody Under The Bus," he said. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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KY Gov. Beshear Has Message For Anti-Trans Dems: “We Don’t Throw Anybody Under The Bus.”

The governor provides a counterpoint to those who believe red state Democrats need to capitulate on transgender rights.

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🏳️‍⚧️ Ciara RayneCloud 🏳️‍⚧️ @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Leadership 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.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I know Rahm Emanuel. I worked with him for years in the Clinton administration, and then when he was Obama’s chief of staff. Rahm Emanuel represents everything that’s been wrong about the Democratic Party for the last 30+ years. Be warned. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-rahm…

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 28/09/2026

They restricted these surveys in multiple states in the last few years. States moved to require opt in with parental consent to administer the surveys. Then the CDC stopped reporting data about gender identity in 2025. Given the broader anti LGBTQ hostility it's not a surprise numbers declined.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 25/09/2026

Texas Dem. Candidate for Senate clarified his comments regarding trans sports from last week in a sit-down interview yesterday with The Texas Tribune, stating his position has not changed and he does not support a trans athlete ban. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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Texas Dem. Senate Candidate Talarico Clarifies He Still Opposes Statewide Ban On Trans Athletes

The Democratic candidate has not, however, walked back his support for a trans surgery ban for youth.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 24/09/2026

The 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.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 24/09/2026

This is what happens when you get loud and demand Dems not drop trans people. We CAN get orgs to realize this. But we can’t stop with Kaptur. She’s the worst but not the only one. There is NO acceptable anti-trans vote or statement or ad from a Democrat. None. GET LOUDER!

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 24/09/2026

Contact info for the Equality Caucus chair, Mark Takano. Melt the phone lines. DC (202) 225-2305 Local office (951) 222-0203

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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 22/09/2026

Has anyone else noticed there are fewer prominent trans writers around than there used to be? assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

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Parker Molloy and the Subtraction Game - Assigned Media

We're losing prominent trans writers much faster than we can replace them.

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Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Not by Facebook but I can tell you that the caucus social media accounts may be accessed by the caucus and the Ohio Democratic Party ... and the caucus didn't delete it.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 22/09/2026

The Ohio Democratic Party is repeatedly deleting criticism of Marcy Kaptur, who has released an ad calling transgender people an “ideology” that should be banned in schools. Still think Dems can’t become Labour?

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Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

FYI: 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.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 19/09/2026

I created a live anti trans ad tracker that tracks all anti trans ad spending on meta and Google. It runs and updates nightly. You can see ad campaigns in real time. adtracker.lgbtqlegislation.com

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2026 anti-trans ad tracker

Anti-trans political ads in the 2026 US midterms on Meta and Google, flagged nightly by a classifier.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 17/09/2026

Last week, it was a few Dems agreeing with sports bans, calling trans girls "men," and agreeing to vote for national bans on gender affirming care. This week is Marcy Kaptur in Ohio highlighting that she voted "with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools."

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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Help support trans journalism, and get exclusive content from me! Assigned members ensure our trans led newsroom can do the reporting and investigations we do. The weekly essay is our thank you. This week I'm writing about a developing double bind in the midterms discourse.

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Support Our Journalism - Assigned Media

Support OurJournalism Our journalism is only possible through the support of our members! As a supporting member, you’ll receive a special edition of our newsletter, featuring bonus essays and insight...

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 16/09/2026

Arienne 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.

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Ally is a Verb

The 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.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 16/09/2026

It's important to remind readers that while there are a few anti-trans dems, many are doing great work. Spanberger in VA did not flinch at anti-trans attacks. Now, she just ended Governor Youngkin's infamous rule that would ban trans students from bathrooms. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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VA Gov. Spanberger Kills Youngkin-Era Rule That Would Have Banned Trans Students From Bathrooms

“Spanberger showed how Democrats win amidst Republican attacks.”

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Cassi D. Sunset @cassi-d-sunset.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Can't post about household appliance autism without linking this man's channel youtu.be/UiS27feX8o0?...

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The Antique Microwave Oven that's Better than Yours

YouTube video by Technology Connections

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 15/09/2026

Iowa Dem. Gov. candidate Rob Sand was confronted at a rally yesterday over anti-trans positions. A constituent asked if he would walk them back. He refused to, and in fact said he supported sports bans. Another constituent shouted "COWARD!" in the background. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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“Coward!”: Iowa Dem Governor Candidate Rob Sand Comes Under Fire At Campaign Rally After Saying He Agreed With Trans Sports Bans

Apparently, Sand could not tell this prospective constituent that he supported equal rights for everybody.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 16/09/2026

As I was saying.

A screenshot of a thread of three posts by Alejandra Caraballo (@esqueer.net) discussing Democratic Party politics and transgender rights.
First post (2/4):
"The push to abandon trans people within the Democratic party has not been organic. It's been funded from the very top by the wealthy donors and consultants. Base voters on the other hand have punished candidates for attempting to abandon trans people. But the money won't be deterred."
Second post (3/4):
"They're constantly putting money into think tanks, media publications, and friendly substack grifters like Matthew Yglesias to get the Dem professional class to agree to abandon trans people. They've been banging that drum for 2 years now nonstop saying it's trans people's fault."
Third post (4/4):
"That's what this is about. It's them following the lead of Labour andopening the door to force the Dem platform to officially abandon trans rights for at least a generation.
You don't hate the donors and the consultant class enough."

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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 15/09/2026

When it comes to puberty blockers, the anti-trans crowd loves to point to bone density loss as lifelong damage being done to the body, but is it really permanent? @veraeikon.bsky.social digs into a study released in August that examines the actual impacts and how they can be mitigated.

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Irreversible Damage? Debunking the Myths of Puberty Blockers - Assigned Media

Countless myths have been built up about the supposed harms of puberty blockers on youth. Assigned Media looks at a 2026 study that strives to debunk those myths.

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Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I don't think people really understand the psychic impact of knowing that multiple times a day every day your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and everyone who could ever have any power over you is being flooded with agitprop designed to make them hate you

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 14/09/2026

In the wake of the largest rollback of civil rights for a minority group in modern history, some Dems aren't asking how to undo it, they're asking for permission to support it. There has been a gusher of money poured from VC and SV types into Searchlight, Third Way, and The Argument to enable it.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 14/09/2026

Cis 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

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Cassi D. Sunset @cassi-d-sunset.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I'm not trying to defend the beliefs of the 1930s German socialists living in your head. It's not applicable to this situation. The situation here is people feeling uneasy voting for a democrat who is adopting republican anti-trans talking points and normalizing those talking points among dems.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 14/09/2026

This post pissed off a lot of Blue MAGA types calling me a liar. Yes, the Dem governors in NC and Kansas did what they could and vetoed the bills but they were overridden. That is my point. In Ohio, that dynamic is there. So why vote for the transphobic Dem? There's no difference for us.

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Cassi D. Sunset @cassi-d-sunset.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hitler didn't rise to power because of socialists refusing to vote for people who were adopting nazi policies...

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 13/09/2026

No candidate, regardless of party, will ever get my vote if they call me a "biological man" and advocate for laws targeting my community. Its that simple.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 13/09/2026

"Why won't you vote for the lesser evil for trans people and vote for a transphobic democrat?!" This is why.

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Cassi D. Sunset @cassi-d-sunset.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If it's all about the long-game and a "generation long slug fest," then the long-term damage of dems learning they can still win general elections by moving right on trans issues will arguably do more harm to trans people nationwide than a single republican term will.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 13/09/2026

I have to say that despite the pile on, I’m heartened. There are a lot of people coming out now and saying they will not support the worst anti-trans Dems who call us “biological men” and who advocate for laws targeting us. More than I thought. I hope the consultant class feels a little fear.

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Cassi D. Sunset @cassi-d-sunset.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"Vote for the candidate who throws you under the bus in the general and spend years yelling/primary-ing while other dems across the country adopt the same strategy" isn't a very enticing pitch.

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Cassi D. Sunset @cassi-d-sunset.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What do you do when the candidate only starts spouting anti-trans talking points after winning the primary? Like Amy Acton?

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 13/09/2026

Will, I don’t know what else to say. Many trans people aren’t going to vote for Dems that call us biological males or advocate for healthcare restrictions. It’s a step too far. We won’t vote for Republicans, but we very well may leave those races blank. You can’t leave us behind to save yourself.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 13/09/2026

Seems like a good time to re-up this post. It is a list of 26 Dems at the statewide/national level that have made anti-trans statements or voted anti-trans policies. I do not advocate for abstaining from all of the ones on this list, but if the worst offenders who call us “biological men,” I do.

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The Guide To Anti-Trans Democrats In The 2026 Elections, By State

These are the Democrats that LGBTQ+ people may wish to avoid this election cycle.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 12/09/2026

I correct Will later in the thread and to his credit he posts my correction, But I do not think it is unreasonable to look at a list like I made of anti-trans dems and withhold your votes from the WORST OFFENDERS, the ones calling trans girls men and advocating for healthcare restrictions.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 11/09/2026

I just want to say, the fact that so many Dems are coming out and saying shitty things about trans people in the last two weeks is a case in point of what I have been working so hard to sound the alarm on. I've been so hard on each individual dem who breaks for years now. I feared this.

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🏳️‍⚧️ Ciara RayneCloud 🏳️‍⚧️ @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

So, I am breaking some rules here, but I don't care anymore. I just got off a phone call with my dear friend @ari4ohio.bsky.social and the intent that we are being told is that @equalityohio.bsky.social intends to return Amy ACton's grade to a B. If you think this is a bad call, tell them..

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