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Buffalo & Erie County Public Library @buffalolibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

It is with great sadness that the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System announces the passing of Library Director John Spears following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 51.

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Rest in power, John! John was a fierce advocate for open access to literature and fought against censorship efforts. He spoke at our rally this past spring for the Freedom to Read Act and Open Shelves Act. www.wgrz.com/article/news...

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Library Director John Spears passes at 51

Celebrate the legacy of John Spears, remembered for advocating for library funding and intellectual freedom.

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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 17/06/2025

Join us this Saturday June 21 at 11am at Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo for the next Buffalo United Rally and March! Learn more at linktr.ee/buffalounited

Buffalo United June 21 rally and march flyer - graphic is of a raised fist in front of the Buffalo skyline with organization logos along the bottom, text reads "BUFFALO UNITED RALLY AND MARCH FOR FREEDOM AND LIBERATION NIAGARA SQUARE SATURDAY JUNE 21 11AM"

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

We are at the Ken-Ton School Board meeting with district residents in support of open access to books and knowledge in our schools - send a letter to your representatives in Albany today to prevent book bans in NYS! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Ken-Ton School Board members sitting in front of the Ken-Ton School District seal

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Join us tonight at the Ken-Ton School Board meeting and send a letter today to your representatives in Albany opposing book bans!

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

It's the last week for the scheduled legislative session in Albany - take a moment to send a letter supporting LGBTQIA2S+ rights in NY, including two bills that will stop book bans at schools and libraries! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

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Tell our reps in Albany to step up for the LGBTQIA2S+ Community!

With all that's happening in DC, one of our strongest firewalls is that we live in NY, and NY doesn't make space for bigots. We have strong and robust protections for our community, but we need stron...

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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 01/06/2025

Look for us today in the Buffalo Pride Parade marching with our friends in the Justice and Liberation Bloc!

Group photo of some of the members of the Justice and Liberation Bloc of the Buffalo Pride Parade

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Two of the bills our representatives in Albany are considering will stop book bans if passed - send a letter in support today! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... Please also join us at the next Ken-Ton School Board meeting on June 10 at 6pm at Kenmore High to push back on these proposed book bans!

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Healthcare for everyone, but particularly for trans people, will be devastated by the federal budget. The Senate has the power to stop this harm before it begins - contact Schumer and Gillibrand TODAY! action.transequality.org/a/stopmedica...

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URGENT: Tell Congress to Defend Trans Health Care NOW

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

We are in Albany today for Equality NY's annual LGBTQI+ Advocacy Day!

Photo of the cover page of EQNY's agenda for 2025 Equality New York's LGBTQI+Advocacy Day

Photo of a panel of speakers at the lobby day in front of an auditorium audience

Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal speaking before the auditorium audience

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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 02/05/2025

Clean Air and other Buffalo-area membership-based organizations and labor unions will be marching together in the Buffalo Pride Parade! Sign up your group or register individually at this link - linktr.ee/bflojusticeb... @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social @1199seiu.org

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BTPM News @btpmnews.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Advocacy groups may be evolving to increase collaboration for growing number of rallies, even if their primary focuses normally differ. #LGBTQIA #Rally

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Social groups coming together for rallies despite varied focuses

Advocacy groups may be evolving to increase collaboration for growing number of rallies, even if their primary focuses normally differ.

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Katelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 16/04/2025

yeah there's a direct through line between this ruling and anyone who bought that hogwart's game that trans people got screamed at for suggesting we boycott

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Join us tomorrow Tuesday April 15 at 4:30 at Niagara Square! Rally will wrap at about 5:30 to get everyone out of the rainy cold and we will then meet-up at Cafe 59 to continue our conversations. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 07/04/2025

my offer to america: we bring woke back

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Everyone knows at least a few trans folk - if you don't think anyone in your life is trans, odds are you have friends and family who don't feel safe enough with you to their whole selves. Make the space - be open with acceptance and affirmation! #TDOV williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/u...

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Location Announcement! Join us on Tuesday April 15 from 4:30-6pm at NIAGARA SQUARE in downtown Buffalo - registration is not required, but if you want to sign up for updates and reminders, you can at actionnetwork.org/events/were-...

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Join us in Albany on May 6! Sign up with the state chapter at the link below - we will work with the state chapter to coordinate travel from Buffalo through registrations on this form, just be sure to note "Buffalo" at the bottom. click.everyaction.com/k/104241588/...

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2025 Equality New York’s LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day

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so informed @soinformed.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

With the Trump administration’s promised mass deportation agenda underway, it is more important than ever to know your rights when engaging with ICE. I teamed up with ACLU to break down exactly what you should know + remind others of as well. More info + tools here: crnt.link/aclu-kyr-soi...

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Pope BoniSkeetz of Avignon @tjay56.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Hey yall, Cate was assaulted while going about her day and is in the hospital because of it. We are all looking for tangible things to do in this dark time, here’s something! Retweet this or Hit up the cash handles to help Cate out ca: $millicents42 pp: @CateOcean42 vm: @temptingcate

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Join us on April 15 for a rally for LGBTQIA2S+ rights in Buffalo! Registration is NOT required, but you can sign up using this link to stay apprised of details as we lock in speakers and the location and to receive email reminders. actionnetwork.org/events/were-...

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WE'RE OUT OF THE CLOSESTS AND IN THE STREETS - AND NEVER GOING BACK! A rally for LGBTQIA2S+ Rights

Join us on Tuesday April 15 from 4:30-6pm for a rally to raise awareness and support for Equality NY's 2025 statewide policy platform, and to bring together WNY's LGBTQIA2S+ community to rally for our...

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Mickey Harmon was a pillar in the WNY LGBTQIA2S+ community, the Buffalo arts scene, and beyond. We are devastated and shocked.

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Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Here is something you can do right now

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Bridge from Buffalo 🌈 🖖 @abridgeinbflo.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Make these calls, and also (perhaps most importantly) call your local school board!

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Okay, I cannot recommend 5calls.org enough. Enter your address and it will find all your reps (federal and state). AND give you a list of issues to call about AND which reps to call about each of them AND a little script for each, in case it's helpful. They have an app, too.

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5 Calls

Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Absolutely fucking depraved

PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHEMICAL AND SURGICAL MUTILATION
EXECUTIVE ORDER
January 28, 2025

Accordingly, it is the policy of the United States that it will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the so-called “transition” of a child from one sex to another, and it will rigorously enforce all laws that prohibit or limit these destructive and life-altering procedures.
Sec. 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this order:
(a) The term “child” or “children” means an individual or individuals under 19 years of age.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

BREAKING: Trump signs an executive order that attempts to restrict all schools that receive federal funds from protecting trans and nonbinary students or supporting diversity measures, while at the same time purporting to advance "patriotic education." www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

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Trump-Education-EO

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 29/01/2025

On day one Trump's EO said we were harmful to kids. On day two, it said we were dishonorable and disloyal. On day three, it said we were unAmerican. Transgender people have been a part of this country for centuries. We are not going anywhere. Do not comply with these EOs, they are not law.

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

This week, EQNY Buffalo is sharing information about various community groups in Western New York supporting, organizing & fighting for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Follow this thread to learn more! These posts were originally formatted for other platforms & the descriptions have been shortened.

Graphic is a young person with long hair with a Progress LGBTQ flag next to a blue background with white text.
Text reads - "This week, we will be highlighting different organizations from all around the Western New York LGBTQ+ community to help you feel connected and to know where you can get support, volunteer your time, or make donations. THE BEST ANTIDOTE TO FEAR IS COMMUNITY!"

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Our kick-off meeting is THIS THURSDAY January 16 at 6pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 371 Delaware Ave in downtown Buffalo! Dinner will be provided, sign up at linktr.ee/eqnybuffalo

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

We're one week away from our official Buffalo chapter kick off - join us on Thursday January 16 at 6pm at Trinity Church, 371 Delaware Ave in Buffalo! For details and to register, please visit linktr.ee/eqnybuffalo

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Venue secured for our January 16 Chapter Launch! Join us on Thursday, January 16 from 6-8pm at Trinity Church, 371 Delaware Ave in downtown Buffalo as we officially kick off our chapter - we will have food, beverages, and most importantly comradery! Visit linktr.ee/eqnybuffalo to register.

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Equality New York Buffalo Chapter @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Save the date! Join Equality New York for our official Buffalo Chapter launch on January 16. Sign up for updates by visiting linktr.ee/eqnybuffalo. EQNY is the largest member-based grassroots non-profit LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in New York State.

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