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ResistMap @resistmap.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Feeling like there's not much you can do to stop Trump? There is. You can now anonymously report ICE, National Guard, and extremist activity in your neighborhood with ResistMap. Make a difference today at ResistMap.com

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Trump wants to create more manufacturing jobs so badly he's paying thousands of people right now to manufacture a crisis. 🤭

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Government can own (for national security reasons, of course!): ✅ Intel, a highly profitable private corporation that makes a product ❌ Healthcare, a human right and service that everyone needs to survive ❌ Railroad tracks ❌ It's own tax filing tool Got it.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

I had to give the classic OPSEC poster an update for our times. #SignalGate #DOGE

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

We've been working hard to build this at @turnleftpac.bsky.social and the info is finally public! “The more information we gather, the more we can understand,” she told The New Republic, likening the map to “air support” for ICE watch groups."

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 07/03/2025

1. Today, powerful speeches from trans representatives in Montana SJ Howell and Zooey Zephyr flipped 29 Republicans, killing anti-trans bills. While some Dems like Newsom abandon trans people, these reps show the power of representation. Watch their speech. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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Powerful Speeches From Trans Dems Flip 29 Republicans, Anti-Trans Bills Die In Montana

Transgender Reps Zooey Zephyr and SJ Howell delivered powerful speeches on the Montana House floor on Thursday. Republicans defected en masse to join them in voting against anti-trans bills.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 03/03/2025

My wife, Rep. Zooey Zephyr, is working her ass off in the Montana legislature, railing against bill after bill, day after day. This is just one of many speeches I've watched her give... but it's one of the most powerful. This on a bill that criminalizes us for being trans. Watch her speak.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

So, their conclusion is.. Become the GOP of the 1990s? Yeah, that's going to work. /s The issues that affect diverse communities are the same that affect working class America - employment, housing, healthcare, costs. Voters want ACTION towards solving problems, not throwing people under the bus.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 26/02/2025

The reporting on the trans travel visa ban is criminal. It does NOT only affect transgender athletes. The cables CLEARLY say it affects all trans people. They can reject visas on point 6 of anyone who is requesting a visa that does not match their assigned sex at birth.

The Guardian
US threatens permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markers | Trump administration
Exclusive: State department memo directs officers to bar those deemed to misrepresent birth sex on applications.
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The New York Times
U.S. government orders visa bans for transgender athletes, targets 2028 Olympics
The United States government has instructed its consular officials across the world to deny visa applications made by transgender athletes...
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The Economic Times
US warns transgender athletes of permanent visa bans over birth sex misrepresentation
The US has instructed officials to deny visas to transgender athletes and permanently bar those who misrepresent their birth sex on...
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VisaGuide.World
US Considers Permanent Visa Bans for Trans Athletes Based on Gender Markers
The US authorities plan to impose permanent visa bans on trans athletes. Earlier this month, US President, Donald Trump, issued an executive...
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 26/02/2025

1. Today, the NYT has reported that 100 members of an ERG-adjacent LGBTQ+ chat in the intelligence community have been fired. This is a new McCarthyism, a new lavender scare meant to remove LGBTQ+ in government, and the way this was done should shake us all. Subscribe to support my journalism.

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The New McCarthyism: LGBTQ+ Purges In Government Begin

After Chris Rufo leaked LGBTQ+ chatlogs from the intelligence community, Gabbard has announced that all those who participated in the chats will be fired.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Don’t call it a backlash - call it a front line. Too many Dems are still avoiding trans issues. If they want to win, they need to fight. Silence isn’t strategy. As the first openly trans federal campaign manager, I’ve seen the inside. I’ve got some thoughts on how we take back the narrative. 🧵👇

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

My 1st BSky post & intro! 👋 🏳️‍⚧️ First openly trans campaign manager; U.S. House & Senate races 2017-now. Prv Brand New Congress, now at @turnleftpac.bsky.social 👩‍💻 Technologist building tools for progressive campaigns 🌪️ Fmr Emerg. Mgr. If you’re into tech or politics, lets connect! Follow & share.

Samantha shaking hands with Pete Buttigieg backstage at an event, Iowa 2019

Samantha shaking hands with Senator Elizabeth Warren, 2019

Samantha in a USAF Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol uniform with a Tennessee Wing patch and a blue instructor's cap

Samantha in a high-vis vest next to a US flag at the head of a protest march, signs behind her

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I believe approval rating polls less than ever. Why? 1. Dem voters are past checked out, w/ many avoiding political news. Many web-based polls (@YouGov) are aimed at news consumers. 2. Would you check the "disapprove" box in the era of political retribution if you're afraid?

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

(future, satire, ish): Wow, so crazy that after they banned hormone therapy for adults that the number of people's poor, poor dogs suddenly started experiencing extreme incontinence and had to be prescribed estradiol by a vet went through the roof. Can't wait for r/"bad"graphs

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

"I've heard a whisper of a land that lays beyond the sea Where rich and poor stand equal In the light of freedom's day."

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

The FBI spokesperson in NOLA did not speak very clearly. What she meant at that moment is obvious to anyone who's worked in emergency management. "We don't yet have enough information to connect this attacker's motive to terrorism, but we are investigating all leads."

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

"Adrian Dittmann" has an interesting YouTube channel.. .. filled with SpaceX launch edits and a "Happy Birthday Elon" video. What's more interesting though is the saved playlists. 🧵

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

When people say, "we have made it through worse before" all I hear is the wind slapping against the gravestones of those who did not make it, those who did not survive to see the confetti fall from the sky, did not live to watch the parade roll down the street. - @ClintSmithIII

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Trans people are not going anywhere. Democrats need common sense, coherent public policy and narratives that protect trans rights and educate the public. Not platitudes. Otherwise, right wing extremists own the narrative, and will continue to use their twisted version to win.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I wonder if it's occurred to @SpeakerJohnson that his rule is going to force him to share a bathroom with a ton of trans women. What, you think Rep. McBride is the only one of us ever on the hill?

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Governors should immediately set up a strategic stockpile of key medications, like abortifacients, birth control, and hormones to ensure that our women & trans residents' right to access this critical healthcare is protected. @DemGovs @GovofCO @GovPritzker @GovKathyHochul

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

So is the Director of the Office of Government Ethics... Dark DOGE? 😎

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

Built a simple utility: if you go to Cloudflare will detect your device type (iOS/ Android) and auto-redirect you to the appropriate app store. For PC users, it points to the main VAN login. Feel free to also use this QR code. #Votebuilder #VAN @NGPVAN

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Madison Square Garden if Rudy booked the venue. 'Is this close enough to a square, boss?' - @RudyGiuliani (Photo: A not-quite-square garden in Madison, WI)

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

Hi, I'm Samantha! 👋 🏳️‍⚧️ First openly trans federal campaign manager, Brand New Congress & @TheDemocrats 2017-now 👩‍💻 Technologist building tools for progressive campaigns @getshire 🌪️ Fmr Emerg. Mgr. If you’re into tech, politics, or both, let's be friends! Follow along.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 27/10/2024

Hot take: Trump should be able to vote for himself, because felons shouldn't be stripped of their right to vote.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

One of my favorite sources of supplemental information for any #Hurricane is the U.S. Navy's Naval Meteorology & Oceanography Command. Their reports show, uniquely, the 34-knot wind range that poses a danger to ships at sea. Here's their latest product on #Milton.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 05/10/2024

My years of disaster response, and decade of professional political experience, tell me one thing: The instant the election is over, the MAGA conspiracy bullshit about #Helene will disappear. And what will be left is the thousands of #FEMA & volunteers continuing the work.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 05/10/2024

As a former emergency manager, I can say that there's a lot that people don't understand about FEMA and disaster response. I was on a talk show tonight to discuss Hurricane Helene and the future of disaster response. Full episode here: youtu.be/Foyjguuxns4 #FEMA #Helene

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

Today's gen Z mission: inject "every day on this app" into a random real world conversation and cause someone aware of simulation theory to question reality.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

Whoever wrote this email subject line? Your choice of ActBlue notification sound? Monstrous 😂 iykyk

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 14/07/2024

7. Lock down your social media to friends only, wherever possible, and remove any location info that could lead to you being doxxed.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 14/07/2024

4. Set up your communications and encrypted group chats *now* so you have them when you need them. Family, friends, colleagues. 5. Carry a nonlethal weapon like mace. 6. Update your emergency contacts and health information in your phone in case you are injured.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 14/07/2024

3. Use encrypted messaging like Signal to discuss anything and everything you can. Encourage your colleagues, friends, and family to do the same. Platforms like X, Discord, SMS, etc. are not trustworthy and under the wrong administration could lead to you being at risk.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 14/07/2024

1. Carry an IFAK (individual first aid kit) with gunshot wound/trauma materials and learn how to use it. Your vehicle, home and office should have one. 2. If you live in a rural area or red state, remove any obvious bumper stickers, flags, etc. from your vehicle and home.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 14/07/2024

For those of you working on campaigns, non-profits, or members of marginalized communities: be extremely careful and watch your backs in the coming days. I have personally seen what it's like to face reprisals from the alt-right. Take this seriously and stay safe. Here's how: 🧵

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 28/06/2024

Somebody's going to have to explain Colorado style pizza to me. If people here are any bit as passionate about their pizza, I'm too scared to ask a local since I just came out here from Chicago.. 😂

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 28/04/2024

The Correspondents' Dinner jab about stealing the Air Force One dishware was underrated 😂

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 25/04/2024

I remember sitting at the Brand New Congress summit in 2019 and listening to @FadhelKaboub's incredible presentation on MMT to our candidates - it was a paradigm shift for me and others. Now, MMT is getting 16-minute segments on @TheDailyShow. Awesome. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JpZZcD8C...

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 13/04/2024

"Here is a land full of power and glory; Beauty words cannot recall. But her power shall rest in the strength of her freedoms; Her glory shall rest on us all."

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 07/04/2024

Ah yes, the perfect wisdom of not giving money directly to people who need it. 🙄 After all, how could you possibly means-test at the street corner?

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 20/03/2024

Excited to be speaking tonight at @uchidemocrats about @getshire and about @Ike4CO's race for the vitally important special election in CO-4. See y'all there! 7pm at @UChiPolitics, 5707 S Woodlawn.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 17/03/2024

Grateful for the opportunity to meet @ZoAndBehold today while on the road for @Ike4CO. Trans folks belong in politics and in government. Incredibly proud of the work Rep. Zephyr is doing to lead the way.

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 20/11/2023

This #TransDayOfRemembrance, I'm struck by the chilling reality of anti-trans legislation sweeping across our nation and the grave implications of the '24 elections for us. When you're alone with your ballot, what will your conscience compel you to do? www.linkedin.com/pulse/321-deaths-...

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

Today is #NationalComingOutDay Reflecting on my coming out almost 9 years ago, it's difficult to grasp how different my life is today from that moment. If you'd told me then that I would go on to become the first openly trans federal campaign manager, I'd have laughed. /1

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Samantha Boucher 🏳️‍⚧️ @samanthaboucher.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

"The only position that is unacceptable is to abandon the front." - Nadine Smith of @equalityfl on the battle for democracy #ROMBA #ROMBA23

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