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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A sailor who deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln was about to take over the avionics shop when the trans military ban dropped. Not only had prior experts already departed, but she was sent home. This cruel policy hasn't just ended thousands of careers — it's harmed readiness #military wide.

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

No one cares about pronouns in combat; just performance. Trans service members proved that time and time again with deployments to combat zones. We were qualified & met all standards. Throwing slurs at our community clearly indicates the trans ban is founded on discrimination, not evidence. #hegseth

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today we mark 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that propelled so many of us to serve our country. May we never forget the lives lost, our heroes in and out of uniform, and the sacrifices made that day — and in the years that followed. #september11

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

You've got questions. We've got answers. Join us TOMORROW for a virtual public briefing with Q&A. Anyone is welcome who wants to learn more about the current status of the #transgender ban policy/litigation & hear what's happening on the ground with separations. RSVP: givebutter.com/sparta-briefing

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Walker Bragman @walkerbragman.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

NEW: Last week, HHS released a new report alleging that gender-affirming care is a hotbed of fraud by predatory doctors. @billiejsweeney.bsky.social and I dug into it and found numerous problems. This piece was done in partnership between @accountabilityji.bsky.social and @assignedmedia.org.

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New HHS Report on Gender-Affirming Care Rife With False Information

“As soon as you politicize any sort of healthcare it's a really slippery slope.”

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

After receiving many reports about a new, accelerated effort to identify & purge remaining trans troops through unethical means, we can’t stay quiet. Read our press release to see reports we’ve received & why it matters. Please spread the word! spartapride.org/2026/08/pres... #doj #dod #military

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Commemorating 250 years since adopting the Declaration of Independence & striving to build a more perfect union. America’s story has never been one of perfection, but of people who believed that liberty, equality & self-government were ideals worth pursuing, even when the nation fell short of them.

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Today, SPARTA Pride commemorates the 251st birthday of the Army: the oldest and largest service branch in the US military, tracing its roots to the Continental Army established in 1775. We are proud of the large number of soldiers in our community who have served and continue to serve in the Army.

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Thank you @lastweektonight.com for featuring the trans military ban and showing how much harm the shadow docket has wreaked. It’s not easy to have your entire life turned upside down by a quick decision without a hearing or argument, and with no explanation provided. #scotus #military #lgbtq

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Announcing SPARTA Families: a new safe, supportive, confidential community for military-affiliated parents of LGBTQ+ kids of any age. Whether you’re the military parent of a young person just coming out, or the parent of a trans service member being separated, we get it — and we’re here for you ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the important role — and remarkable resilience — of military children. SPARTA Pride is also excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new support program for military families with LGBTQ+ kids of any age. We’ll share more details soon!

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

We believe that everyone who’s served our country honorably deserves dignity and respect — regardless of the characteristics that make them who they are. Don’t you? #veterans #military

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

A documentary featuring our board member Erica Vandal got an Emmy nom & The Advocate interviewed her! Erica is a plaintiff in the Talbott lawsuit & says says the fight isn't over despite her being kicked out—but she’s proof that the courts haven't moved fast enough. www.advocate.com/politics/nat...

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Days after SPARTA member Ben was selected for a prestigious Navy commission, the trans ban ended his career. His wife had quit her job for a move that wasn’t happening. As he awaits separation, their lives are in disarray. Hear him testify for a CA bill that would help support impacted #veterans.

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Trans people have always served in the U.S. military, whether others are aware or not. Today we spotlight Terra Sanborn, a #veteran of 21 years. She came out during her last year of service and retired with honor as her full, true self just before this administration began. Thankful for her service!

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

This weekend, our board member Shelly Bloomrose appeared on MS Now to discuss impacts of the #transgender #military ban. After 20 years as a Navy JAG, she was just forced to retire despite high performance—and loads of taxpayer dollars spent on her education and training. www.ms.now/the-weekend-...

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‘Why does the Secretary of Defense hate me?’ Trans veteran speaks out on Trump’s military ban

Shelly Bloomrose is one of thousands of U.S. transgender military members whose life was upended by President Trump’s ban on transgender service members in 2025. Bloomrose, a retired U.S. Navy Command...

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Transgender Americans have always served, long before policies acknowledged their existence. By being visible, we ensure the next generation knows they are not alone, that there is a place for them in uniform, and that their identity does not diminish their ability to lead, fight, and win. #TDOV

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Williams Institute @williamsinstitute.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

An estimated 2.1 million adults in the U.S. identify as transgender, with California having the highest number of transgender residents at 264,000. Read the full report at bit.ly/TranspeopleUS

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

So DoD is reopening return offers for those separated for refusing Covid vax. Army is now allowing recruits to be 42 (up from 35) & have 1 conviction for weed or paraphernalia. Yet trans troops—who already met all standards & qualifications for a decade + deployed worldwide—are still being purged.

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

See you tomorrow on the National Mall for the #TDOV rally organized by @christopherstreet.bsky.social! Two of our org’s leaders — both icons in the fight for open trans military service — will be giving a brief but powerful speech together 💪

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Any policy that intends to discriminate against transgender athletes also harms intersex women. This is a devastating day for all women athletes, who deserve to play the sport they love free from invasive sex testing, discrimination, and public scrutiny. interactadvocates.org/interact-res...

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interACT Responds to New IOC Policy Discriminating Against Intersex Olympic Athletes

Today’s newly released policy by the IOC discriminates against transgender and intersex women with Olympic dreams through mandated sex testing.

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Thanks to @advocate.com for recently making this important connection and getting our take. The cost of healthcare for trans troops is a common excuse for banning trans service, but when you contextualize it with DoD's gargantuan budget & recent seafood purchases... www.advocate.com/politics/nat...

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 26/03/2026

Trump's VA now has the most restrictive abortion policy of any federal healthcare program. Federally incarcerated women now have more access to reproductive healthcare than women veterans at VA. This is not right, and we will continue to fight for women veterans' rights.

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SPARTA Pride @spartapride.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Hey Bluesky, we're SPARTA Pride, a nonpartisan nonprofit in the DC area but serving members worldwide. We've been around since 2013 advocating for & supporting transgender service members, vets, and their families. We're in the fight of our lives under the current ban and appreciate your support!

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