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Chrissi Elle Bates

@chrissiellebates.bsky.social
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Advocate | Paralegal | Consultant Boston-based human rights defender & trans woman advancing human rights, healthcare access & progressive advocacy.

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Boston Sex Workers and Allies Collective (BSWAC) @bostonswac.bsky.social · 20h
VICTORY!!! Last night, the Cambridge City Council voted 8-1 to pass a policy order that deprioritizes the arrest and prosecution of persons for consensual adult sex work. We are one step closer to statewide decriminalization. When we fight, we WIN.
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 23h
VICTORY — Cambridge, Massachusetts Passes S-x Work Decriminalization Make sure to follow: @bostonswac.bsky.social #mapoli #sexwork #disabilityjustice
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Chrissi Elle Bates on Instagram: "VICTORY — Cambridge, Massachusetts Passes S-x Work Decriminalization Make sure to follow: @bostonswac #mapoli #sexwork #disabilityjustice"
186 likes, 9 comments - chrissiellebates on October 5, 2026: "VICTORY — Cambridge, Massachusetts Passes S-x Work Decriminalization Make sure to follow: @bostonswac #mapoli #sexwork #disabilityjustic...
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
💙🩵🤍🩷💙
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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today marks 100 days since the Obama Presidential Center opened to the public! So we’ve got a by-the-numbers look at all the ways people from around the world, across the country and down the block have made this campus their own!
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Boston Sex Workers and Allies Collective (BSWAC) @bostonswac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Tonight we went out to support the striking workers at Encore casino! Casino workers and sex workers both face the stigma of working in a “vice” industry. Sex workers often work at casinos, and we appreciate the hard work of all the staff. Encore, pay your workers a fair wage!
Three white woman holding protest signs in front of a green manicured lawn and a tall ornate light up sign reading Encore. The signs say “Sex workers support casino workers,” “Boston sex workers support Encore workers,” and “Sex workers stand in solidarity with Encore workers.”
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Protect Trans Futures @protectransfutures.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Are we sure this pragmatic sensible Gavin guy is trustworthy to do the right thing for the vulnerable and the weak..
Gavin Newsom dismantling a homeless encampment
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NBC10 Boston @nbcboston.com · 22/09/2026
ICE has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding thousands of detainees subject to final deportation orders, an unannounced move that has made it far more difficult for lawyers and relatives to find them, according to current and former officials. on.nbcboston.com/wxQ8C46
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ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders: AP exclusive
The unannounced move leaves thousands of detainees exceedingly hard to trace and potentially unable to exercise all of their legal options.
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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
look mom i'm in the newspaper
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🦠 Ordered this back in December… I just received a copy! DEPOSE — Luigi Mangione, the right to health & the unfinished American revolution www.illwilleditions.com #freeluigi
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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Not only are foundations and donors pulling back from supporting trans rights, but major foundations are dropping organizations BECAUSE of their commitment to trans issues. This happened to @fightforthefuture.org and we have not recovered financially www.them.us/news/trans-r...
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Trans Leader Sounds Alarm About “Near Complete Exodus” of Philanthropy From Movement
​Shelby Chestnut, the executive director of the Transgender Law Center, says that the “dollars barely trickle in.”
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Seth Moulton @sethmoulton.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I introduced the GI Bill Restoration Act because it’s time to fix history and get descendants of Black WWII heroes what they were owed. We have to pass bold, restorative legislation like this to level the playing field for all.
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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Press conference outside @massago.bsky.social led by @protectransfutures.bsky.social
People with signs outside AGO office
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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
By my read the Meta settlement essentially REQUIRES Meta to continue and expand its corporate surveillance and data harvesting. It requires meta to "invest" more in its "behavioral" age assurance system, ie monitoring everything you do on the platform and trying to figure out if you might be a teen
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Seth Moulton @sethmoulton.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thank you for standing with me, Hanna. It’s time for new leadership that’s not afraid to fight for real change.
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Seth Moulton @sethmoulton.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Proud to have the support of a broad coalition of people and organizations seeking a new generation of leadership that will break the status quo and build the kind of Democratic supermajority we need to lower costs and improve the lives of people all across this country. itemlive.com/2026/08/07/c...
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Congressman Moulton raking in endorsements
As U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton hopes to unseat Sen. Ed Markey in next month’s democratic primary, the congressman from Salem boasts endorsements from a coalition of labor unions, veterans organizations,… R...
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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Welp, I somehow deleted my original post, so... can y'all do me a big favor and pretend this is brand new & react with surprised excitement and give it a reskeet? My new song $5 featuring my alt-rock heroes @eve6.bsky.social is out now! New album AMAB/ACAB 9/19/25 on @getbetterrecords.bsky.social!
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Evan Greer - $5 (ft. Eve 6) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
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Protect Trans Futures @protectransfutures.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Here's everything we've got coming up for the month of August, we'll see you there :)
List of events being put on by Protect Trans Futures in the month of August. A chalk-out on the 2nd, bring trans health to the state house on the 13th, and a press conference on the 24th.
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
@Seth Moulton Receipts: back in 2018, Seth co-wrote the case for MA’s public accommodation law — Question 3 — with Alexandra Chandler, a transgender former Congressional candidate. This isn’t new for him. It’s the same fight, still going. #mapoli
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bearingwitnessice.bsky.social @bearingwitnessice.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Worcester-based activist @chrissiellebates.bsky.social gave a powerful talk at our 59th standout at ICE Burlington. Transgender immigrants, especially trans women, are extremely at risk when kidnapped & placed in ICE detention. Listen to her and learn. Meanwhile, Happy Pride 🌈 youtu.be/LAVW6wIBRn0
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"June is supposed to be a [Pride] celebration; this year it's also a declaration of survival"
YouTube video by Bearing Witness at ICE Burlington, MA
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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
"And in Kenya, the National Intelligence Service found that around 1,000 Kenyans had gone to Russia and ended up in Ukraine so far. Only 30 of them have returned alive." www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/w...
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‘The Death Zone’: How Russia Is Luring Africans to Ukraine
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
I'm attending Graham for Maine's event, “Graham in York! Town Hall at York Community Auditorium” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/grahamformai...
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Graham in York! Town Hall at York Community Auditorium · Graham for Maine
This is Graham Platner. I’m holding my first town hall in York on Friday, April 17th at 5:30pm at the York Community Auditorium– and I’d like to meet you. Billionaires have bought up both parties and are slowly crushing the working and middle class of this country. Our politicians are bought and paid for, and Maine is becoming totally unaffordable for all except a privileged few. I’m a Marine and Army combat veteran, an oyster farmer, and harbormaster. Independent (or “unenrolled”) voters can now vote in the Democratic Primary for the first time. I hope you can come out on Friday, April 17th, at 5:30pm to ask questions and hear about our platform. Can you join us?
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
RSVP www.mobilize.us/gaingreatera...
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The Transgender Military Ban - Meet former USAF Staff Sergeant suing Donald Trump · GAIN - Greater Assabet Indivisible Network
Shortly after his return to office, Donald Trump issued an Executive Order banning transgender people from serving in the military. Many career officers were removed from service. Six of them are su...
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
GAIN - Greater Assabet Indivisible Network's event, “The Transgender Military Ban - Meet former USAF Staff Sergeant suing Donald Trump www.mobilize.us/gaingreatera...
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The Transgender Military Ban - Meet former USAF Staff Sergeant suing Donald Trump · GAIN - Greater Assabet Indivisible Network
Shortly after his return to office, Donald Trump issued an Executive Order banning transgender people from serving in the military. Many career officers were removed from service. Six of them are su...
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
#sunday #vibe
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Trans Lifeline @translifeline.org · 28/04/2025
Please help us correct misinformation! Our hotline is being incorrectly shared as "Canada's national suicide hotline open toll free for Americans". We are not a general crisis hotline, we exist exclusively to support the trans community. Find out more @ translifeline.org
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Home - Trans Lifeline
Radicalcommunity care Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
@bsky.app has the most intellects!!!
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Yesterday —> Today!!! Feminizing fat graft to the face. #healthcare #transisbeautiful
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
They want to rule by fear. We will respond with power, people, and purpose. On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities are coming together. Because #GoodTroubleLivesOn
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We Hold These Truths @weholdtruths.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Good morning, friends, and hoping you all have a meaningful Fourth. Meaningful, as in, let’s contribute to saving the rule of law! Please share, share, share across your social media platforms to #sharethetruths - let’s get momentum going! weholdtruths.org
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We Hold These Truths
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Join the nationwide movement to protect freedom, equality, and democracy. weholdtruths.com
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We Hold These Truths
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MassLive @masslive.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Worcester became a transgender ‘sanctuary city’ but community says more must be done
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Worcester became a transgender ‘sanctuary city’ but community says more must be done
Worcester declared itself a "sanctuary city" for transgender and gender-diverse people in January. But there are other steps that need to be taken according to members of the community.
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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
No War with Iran rally tomorrow (Sunday) at 1 pm at Park Street Station
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Nice volunteering & celebrating #pride with @massgovernor.bsky.social & @kimdriscollma.bsky.social
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 06/06/2025
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
#selfie #trans
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 05/06/2025
These two psychos have access to all your personal data, by the way.
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Wow! #elon #trump
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
🌈 JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH, NOT TRUMP’S “TITLE IX MONTH”! 🏳️‍⚧️ As a post-op trans woman on hormone replacement therapy, I’ve personally lost muscle, but my strength is in my truth. 🌟 Let’s celebrate love & authenticity! #pride #pride2025 #hate #maga #trump #truth
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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Michelle Wu (May 2025): 1,775 donations Average donation: $104.56 Josh Kraft (May 2025) 271 donations Average donation: $622.57 (Excludes his $2M self-loan and $1,243.72 unitemized receipts)
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The Great Pumpkinsquatch - Scott Kelley Ernest 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @mxscottkernest.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Happy Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤 🏳️‍⚧️
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
”On Memorial Day, let us pause to remember and honor the brave women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice so we could live our lives in peace and possibility. Today we also honor the families they left behind whose hearts still carry the weight of absence.” 🇺🇸 —President Joe Biden
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
#Worcester #Massachusetts #NewEngland #trans #healthcare
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Chrissi Bates Makes History with Groundbreaking Surgery at UMass Memorial
Chrissi Bates shares her journey as the first trans woman to undergo vaginoplasty at UMass Memorial, joined by surgeon Dr. Ashley Alford on Talk of the Commonwealth.
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Chrissi Elle Bates @chrissiellebates.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Great time networking and making connections at the @massdems.bsky.social event today.
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