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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Remember when he said he could shoot someone and not lose a vote?

Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

But for trans people, including kids, in blue states? There are still strong reasons for hope. And we have to hold on to what hope we have, and let it drive us forward, even if we're not sure when we can win or what we can win or even if we can win. But there is always hope.

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ALT: a man and a woman are looking at each other with the words " there is always hope " on the bottom

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

It *should* be better, across the country. We're going to lose on conversion therapy and trans girls/women in sports in June. And we lost Skrmetti. And for trans kids born in red states, to conservative families, it's a nightmare and I grieve that. 8/x

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Even in Newsom's California, I have a non-binary kid being respected in public school. Robust gender-affirming care is being covered by my Affordable Care Act insurance plan. I walk around in public, visibly trans, without being harassed or threatened. 7/x

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

In the meantime, 20+ state AG's keep filing suits to protect trans people and doing the right things in their own states. At least half the country still fully supports trans people (and even a year or two ago that was 60%+; it'll bounce back once we're not the demonized group). 6/x

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I truly believe Trump only won in 2024 because Biden hung on so damn long. If he'd let a primary happen, or even given Harris more than 3.5 months, it's a very different campaign and not one where Harris effectiely froze with indecision for the last two months. 5/x

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The R's have no replacement cult leader for Trump. No one else has the reality distortion power that he does. They may try Vance but pretty much everyone else (Cruz, Rubio, DeSantis) have already proven that they are losers in a pres campaign. 4/x

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

But taking either one ends Trump's ability to legislate anything. Yes, he'll try EO's, but those are both harder to enforce (many have gone down in the courts) and much easier to repeal (day-1 for a new president). Then we pick a solid candidate who can win in 2028. 3/x

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

It starts by winning either the house or senate this fall. Literally either one. House can impeach, but there's not much reason to. Winning the senate at *least* stops the bleeding in the judiciary, and also gives a higher baseline to build on in 2028. 2/x

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Right! This time last year, we were told by so many that there would never be free and fair elections in America again. All MAGA has done since then is lose at the ballot. And there's every reason to believe that will happen again this fall (and MAGA leaders sure seem to think it will). 1/x

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Yes - there are shenanigans going on in various voting rules (e.g. the new postmark date policy will make mail-in ballots more difficult). But I truly believe we can overcome that. As for your personal decision - I'm so sorry, and support you in making a tough call. 2/2

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Please don't despair. MAGA just got crushed in the November elections and has been losing over and over basically since Nov 2024. Many R's are retiring rather than lose this November. MAGA is sure acting like this fall's elections matter, and I very much believe they do. 1/2

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Yes, this is a repost - the original had an ambigouous "it" which was referring to the piece, but could have been read as referring to the author, and I'd never want to do that to them! 3/end

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

For my own thoughts on trans women in sports, and more of an analysis of the issues, see my 2023 post here: 2/3 www.celestefinally.com/p/the-sports...

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The sports issue

Should trans women compete in women's sports?

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Really appreciated this piece by @katiebarnes.bsky.social. They did a great job with a tough assignment! I appreciate that @espn.com chose someone who would be fully respectful to trans people, which has become all too rare in media. 1/3 www.espn.com/espn/story/_...

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Supreme Court transgender athlete cases FAQ: What to expect

The national debate over transgender athlete participation will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Here's what you need to know.

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Wow, yeah, that’s such a bad take by Brynn 😭

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The Karlie Chronicles @karliechronicles.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

This is irresponsible. For people who can't leave, or those of us who are standing up for what's right, this encourages hopelessness and despair. Some people will give up on life permanently. And it will be because of things like this being said. It's not over by a long shot.

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

"it may take several days" to process an unsubscribe request has always been dumb, but the audacity to say it will take TEN DAYS to stop sending emails is quite something.

Screenshot of Ann Taylor website saying "Thank you; Please allow 10 business days to process your request."

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

(in Hamilton cadence): "They won't teach you this in your classess, but *look it up!* donkeys used to be asses!"

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

ughhhhhhh. Well, I typically use Apple Maps anyways. Not that any big tech company is somehow ethical.

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Been off bluesky for a bit and just saw this and *YES* y'all are amazing! Love you all! 💜💜💜

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Lindsay Fickas @lindsayfickas.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

It’s just wild that every month, we have a new group/person/company coming out like, “woke is dead. Here’s a straight pride shirt” and then two months later they reappear and say “we lost all our money. Here’s some woke”

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Transvangelical @transvangelical.com · 18/11/2025

I'm a little than normal, but here is your yearly reminder Do not support Operation Christmas Child! It's a terrible program that does far more harm than good. If you want to do something that does good, find an organization and donate to it directionally.

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Apple's new notification summarization the other day gave me a real scare for @taylorlorenz.bsky.social (of course, her actual topic should still scare and anger us!).

Badly summarized notification: "Taylor Lorenz tortured for speaking out."

Actual podcast title: "He was Tortured in an Israeli Priosn for Speaking Out"

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

"We didn't start the fire" was fun back when I was in high school, but at this point I've realized that if his generation didn't start the fire, they sure as hell poured kerosene all over it. And also, I enjoy piano man, italian restaurant, and plenty of others.

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The Karlie Chronicles @karliechronicles.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This. Exactly.

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Jenna DeWitt (she/her) @jennadewitt.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Watch along here as @celestefinally.bsky.social @jennintheattic.bsky.social @billieiswriting.bsky.social me and more talk about our joys, our queerness, allyship with queer kids, gender expression and identity, where we are finding hope and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O6x...

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Protect Trans Kid - Part 2! Fundraising for Harris Dault Family to leave the country!

YouTube video by Celestial Navigation

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

We're live!!! Come hang out and help support Jennifer Harris Dault and her transgender daughter! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wuS...

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Jenna DeWitt (she/her) @jennadewitt.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Join us here: www.youtube.com/@Celestial-N... Subscribe now so you can find it easily later!

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Celestial Navigation

Helping you understand who transgender people are and how to support us. My name is Celeste Irwin.

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I hope it goes really well! And sorry you have to do this at all!

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Matt Nightingale @mattnightingale.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Hey y'all! I'm participating in this livestream fundraiser tomorrow to help Jennifer Harris Dault and her family relocate to Europe to protect their trans kid. Tune in from 3:30-4 PT/6:30-7 ET for my conversation with @celestefinally.bsky.social! And check out all the other great guests!

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Alright y'all - this starts in less than 24 hours! When we say "protect trans kids", this is a super practical way to do it - helping a trans kid escape the US will change her life. Plus look at all the amazing people joining! Come hang out and consider helping if you can! Reshares are helpful, too!

3PM: Jennifer Harris Dault with David Dault
4PM: Ben Greene
5PM: Miche van Essen
5:30PM: Rabbi Daniel Bogard
6:30PM: Matt Nightingale
7PM: Jennifer Harris Dault with Celeste Irwin
8PM: Jen Strickland & Jacob Buchholz
8:30PM: Billie Hoard
9:30PM: Jenna DeWitt

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Billie @billieiswriting.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I am so excited and honored to be a part of this!

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Coming next Tuesday, 3-10:30pm Eastern time - a livestream fundraiser to help Jennifer Harris Dault and her family flee the United states to protect their trans kid! Check out this amazing list of guests and mark your calendars!

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Ugh. I've appreciated Jammidodger on Youtube (Jamie Raines) doing breakdowns of the actors being cast in the books or tv show, and it seems like most are genuinely clueless, but (as Jamie says)... they need to not be. It's so frustrating.

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

This sound exhausting... I'm so sorry you're having to go through it and face long waits for answers 🫂💜

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

1. Wow we could not ask for better allies! 2. AND some perimenopausal women can get estrogen prescriptions from which they could, you know, um... have extra. And they could do something to help the trans femmes with that extra!

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

just saw it drop and can't wait to listen later today probably!

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Billie @billieiswriting.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Drop what you are doing and listen to this right now! @imarajones.bsky.social is doing such important work with this and, as a public school teacher there is so much in this that I want everyone to know. open.spotify.com/episode/1e66...

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Anti-Trans Attacks Tear Communities Apart

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I mean it's just a difference of opinion, right? Can't we get along with the people who want us to not exist? Why do we have to be so stubborn in demanding rights? We should really have some compassion for those who hurt us - we're really hard for them to understand. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Oh right, yes to all of those! Just finished Season 3 last night and omg the ending is so good. I missed so many things the first time.

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

OMG I love it. Now I'm going to have to do *another* rewatch of Season 3. (oh darn lol - will probably do it before Season 4) Wait - does this create all the triangles, too? Like Keeley/Roy/Jamie, Colin/Trent/Issac... are there more?

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Celeste Irwin 🏳️‍⚧️ @celestefinally.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

woaaaaaahhhhhhhh 🤯 Things like Zava and Jack really bothered me the first time, but it was because I was worried the show was wasting time with them. On a rewatch, they're a lot shorter and are just plot devices for other characters to grow. And the Amsterdam episode is a *gem*.

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Alt: Roy Kent does "mind blown" gesture

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