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Rose Schmits @roseschmits.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Lol lmao at people torn on if its okay to burn harry potter books as if the burning of books in and of itself is an affront no matter what the book is No babes, theres millions of these fuckers out there, lighting up some of em is good actually

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Skip, the Online New Yorker (terrifying, i know) @badposter.lol · 07/10/2026

more business owners need to be like this

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I swear to God. STOP YELLING AT MY FUCKING EMPLOYEES. They are children. This job, for most of them is their first. They are going to make mistakes. They aren't in charge of anything. This can all be fixed with a smile and a polite attitude. It's ice cream for crying out loud. Grow up and act your age.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 07/10/2026

We may cover this tomorrow, but I just wanted to signal boost this. After months of pushing the administration to make good on its promises for trans youth, NYC appears to be taking steps to do so. I do believe the city can be doing much more, but this is a wonderful start from Mayor Mamdani.

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NYC moves to spend nearly $9M of gender-affirming care fund for minors

The funding is part of a $15 million investment announced in June as major hospitals retreated from providing such care.

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Mark Grimshaw @markgrimshawtism.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Donald Trump posted on Truth Social calling Dr Annie Andrews a transphobic slur this week, and her response is to ensure everyone knows she hates trans people too. Christ, the Democrats are fucking pathetic.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 08/10/2026

Seriously. What a fucking coward.

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Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

these people would say it was "unclear" why more people in germany didnt openly identify as jewish in 1942

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 08/10/2026

I'm really sad y'all. I did not go into trans journalism to make "Dem capitulates on trans rights" my daily beat. It was a much better environment when I could count on everyone in our party, even the red state dems, to present a wall on this stuff. It just feels so bleak.

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🦇 Katra Scariello, Spooky Apple Audio 🦇🏳️‍⚧️ @katrafiy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

people who cant handle the singular "they" are really not ready for the singular "y'all"

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I’m hearing that Tesco is saying trans employees must use gender neutral/disabled toilets. This is not legal. Talk to GLP or Translucent if you are in this situation.

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Sage Deviant 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

“let people enjoy things” it’s gross to enjoy books about nazi wizards written by an evil billionaire who spends the money she makes trying to murder queer people.

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Sage Deviant 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Trans lives are more important than Harry Potter. Read another fucking book, watch another fucking show.

THIS SITE IS HARRY POTTER FREE
Lookin for it? Leave.

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Sage Deviant 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

anyone who is still an enthusiastic harry potter fan in 2026 deserves to be publicly shamed & bullied

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🏳️‍⚧️ Ciara RayneCloud 🏳️‍⚧️ @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Hi everyone, as you saw already, I departed the Pride Caucus. (After only six to seven days in it sadly.) My friend Arienne Childrey, now follows me in departing. She has officially resigned and left the cacus as well. If anyone wants to poke the bigger accounts, please do.

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Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Today, I resigned as Vice Chair of the ODP Pride Caucus. The state party expects us to be a sales team, censoring our voices when we beg candidates not to trade on trans lives. I am still a Democrat, but I will not value party approval over true, defiant advocacy. Full text below. 👇

Part 1 of an open letter of resignation by Arienne Childrey, stepping down as Vice Chair and member of the Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) Pride Caucus. She states that party leadership treats the caucus as a recruitment and sales team rather than a representative body. She cites an incident where the ODP censored and denied permission for the caucus to post a letter by two trans leaders addressing harmful comments made by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton. The State Party Chair reportedly called the letter an "unwelcome distraction," which Childrey notes demonstrates how little party leadership values the voices and dignity of LGBTQ+ Democrats.

Since that decision, every Caucus plan, every potential post, and every path forward has been filtered through a lens of strict compliance and ODP approval. That may very well be the party's rule, but following those rules right now is a dereliction of our duty to the LGBTQ+ community.

For me, any rule that silences advocacy for the trans community during this time is an unjust rule, and I see no obligation to follow it. In alignment with the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his Letter from Birmingham Jail:

“One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.”

We are living in incredibly dangerous times for the trans community. We are in an era where the GOP has so thoroughly weaponized trans lives that even some formerly self-professing allies within our own party have fallen prey to the rhetoric. Looking at the national trend towards Democratic anti-trans triangulation, as well as our own internal conversations, it is clear to me that this shift is much more than a simple coincidence.

We have to speak up—loudly, strongly, and unapologetically—or I fear what our 2028 choices may look like. The ODP would like everyone to believe they are a "big tent" party. However, their successful efforts to silence even the Pride Caucus—even in cases where we are simply begging our candidates not to trade on our lives for perceived electoral advantage—has proven otherwise. The tent hasn't gotten any bigger; it has simply shifted, leaving many trans individuals, progressives, and allies out in the rain.

I will continue to advocate, organize, and fight for our community with everything I have. But I can no longer compromise my own moral principles by remaining part of a caucus that appears more interested in party approval than in true, defiant advocacy.

Sincerely,
Arienne Childrey

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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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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The reason not to triangulate against trans people isn't that it's bad politics (although I believe it is) or unnecessary (although I believe it is). It's because YOU MUST NOT ABANDON THE VULNERABLE TO DEPRAVED PEOPLE WHO WILL DO THEM HARM. If we will, what's the point of anything else we do?

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 17/09/2026

Cisgender youth can still get cosmetic surgeries, however. Thousands do every year.

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James Endicott @o76923.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Apparently @equalityohio.bsky.social considers open transphobia and pledging to work with Republicans against trans rights only worthy of a B on their scorecard.

Scorecard of Marcy Kaptur running for CD09 Toldeo/Northwest Ohio from Equality Ohio. They give her a B.

* She has supported the Equality Act and, at one time, earned a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign.

* The longest serving woman in the U.S. House of Representatives, she has focused on economic growth, Great Lakes protection, and advocating for working-class Ohioans.

* She voted for HR 2616, a bill that is anti-trans equality.

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🦇 Katra Scariello, Spooky Apple Audio 🦇🏳️‍⚧️ @katrafiy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Democrats' refusal to hold Amy Acton accountable for her recent anti-trans pivot enabled this. You cannot ask trans people to just ignore or look past stuff like this, you need to stand with us now. This gutter bigotry is unacceptable and disqualifying. Candidates like this *are* the greater evil

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will @willferrall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Or TERDs. Trans Exclusionary Radical Democrats.

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Amelia Sandrine Reisinger 🏳️‍⚧️ @ameliasandrine.com · 17/09/2026

Gonna start referring to Democrats who take anti-trans stances as “Biological Republicans”

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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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👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 14/09/2026

voter abstention this, voter abstention that, the obvious answer here is that Democrats could and should just support trans people. if you're on the left and consider yourself on the left in any capacity you should just be supporting trans folk

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 14/09/2026

I get that Talarico is a more likeable candidate, and therefore maybe they're harping on him. I want to note that I've never even said for readers not to vote for Talarico (or the others, for that matter, only that the worst anti-trans offenders may go without a vote from us trans people.)

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 14/09/2026

I find it interesting how some of the criticism I've received focuses on Talarico and not, say, Acton or Turek or Davis, whose anti-trans statements, votes, or stances are far worse than Talarico's. Talarico wasn't even in my original article, which was written before he said dumb stuff.

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

Again, 5 years ago, none of these policies existed. 15 states require the forced outing of trans students 16 states ban medicaid coverage of gender affirming care 14 states have "Don't say trans" laws banning discussion of trans people's identities. 29 states have banned participation in sports.

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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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Tom Axe @tomaxe.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's interesting that the libs attacking trans people this week seem to be broadly unaware that this is happening.

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Defiantly Alice @mechanival.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Every time I see an American claim that trans people kill their own support, I think about how in the UK, self ID polled majority support until the media attacked it. When Labour accepted self ID should die, we were told to let them win, it would get better. Now we have a bathroom ban. Fuck you.

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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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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 14/09/2026

There exists many ways to toss aside anti-trans panic without throwing trans people under the bus.

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ᚔᚅᚄᚓᚏᚈ ᚄᚉᚐᚏᚍ ᚅᚐᚋᚓ @ciara2001.eurosky.social · 14/09/2026

It's a day ending in a 'y' and we're back to gender cranks rewriting history again. I came out first in 1989, I've been using appropriate spaces since the 1990s, I had friends who transitioned in the 1970s, April Ashley transitioned in the 50s, there is a very long list

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That wasn't the status quo, "transwomen have always used women's spaces" is just another leftist shibboleth & gaslighting to boot. Even now, even in leftist hotspots like unis, it still doesn't really fly. To suppose men were identifying into women's changing rooms in e.g. the 80s is madness.

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

If Talarico’s comments and stances cause people not to vote for him then he should make better comments and take better stances. I accurately report on those comments and stances, that is my job and my role in my community.

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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

There's a big difference between withholding your vote from certain Dems and advocating for not voting unless a candidate is perfect. And, let me also say: If you do decide to withhold a vote for a Dem, go out and vote. Leave that race blank, but vote otherwise.

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

Trans people tried this in Ohio and Amy Acton didn’t show up and her goons threatened the progressive and Pride caucuses while also shutting trans people out in the meetings her campaign did have (that she didn’t even show up to). If Talarico ever wants to talk I’d be more than glad to.

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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 · 12/09/2026

Trans people have leverage now. You cannot abandon us and expect us to be part of your coalition to help everyone else. If you’re going to throw us away to win an election, don’t be surprised if we don’t show up for you. Especially if others in the party are considering it, and it could spread.

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

Agreed. This statement is the exact same statement TERFs often throw at trans people to deny that trans people exist. Pretty shitty by Talarico.

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Katelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 11/09/2026

No one on the anti-side who cares about this issue is going to vote for him.

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Katelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 11/09/2026

This is... to me... a denial that trans people exist. The reference to genetic anomalies is common anti-trans language referring to intersex people.

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

The vitriol directed at me and other members of the trans community for having the audacity to declare our votes are not to be taken for granted. By cisgender people who otherwise have called themselves allies. I wish it weren’t so utterly predictable.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 10/09/2026

Gay marriage was a new right that we lgbtq people were fighting for back then. Trans healthcare, sports, gender marker changes, etc have been around for years, decades in some instances. This is like a dem coming out NOW and opposing gay marriage in 2026.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 10/09/2026

So yes, I'm harsh on Dems that throw sports under the bus and call trans girls "boys." I know where this leads. And in fact, the attack ads over trans issues have only ramped up after these candidates have floundered.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 10/09/2026

As someone who has been covering transgender rights for years, let me be clear about something: When you see capitulation over sports, know that it NEVER stops at sports. And in fact, Turek illustrated this just yesterday when he embraced a federal ban on funding for all trans care.

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