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[our-queer-experience]

2024 RISK map for transgender people in the us

[jambearie]

Just gonna link this list of trans/nonbinary Girl Scouts selling cookies that can be shipped across the country in case anyone wants to help some queer youth (and get cookies!)~

Each with have a Lil blurb about the kiddo and the store page will show how close they are to their goal ☺️

[thatheathen]

Erin in the Morning | Fact Check: Viral Picture Of "Trans Trump Shooter" Turns Out To Be Someone Else

[anghraine]

Erin Reed of "Erin in the Morning" heard from various movers and shakers in the Democratic Party about the two Congressmen and various pundits saying the real culprit here is ... trans rights. She also compiled quotes from a few other influential Democrats quoted elsewhere as well. I thought it might be worthwhile to share while so many people are justifiably terrified, so here's the link to her newsletter, and some of the quotes in question—

Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon):

In the 1990s I became the first Senate candidate to support gay marriage. After the 2004 election a lot of pundits said it was time for Democrats to stop standing up for gay people. They were wrong, and history showed we could stand up for what’s right and still win elections. This is not the time to abandon our values and principles, we must double down and fight for what is just and right – and that includes making sure that transgender people can live their lives without fear of discrimination. Our coalition is made stronger when we fight for all people and refuse to scapegoat vulnerable people.

A spokesperson for Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont):

The Senator will continue to stand up for the rights and personal freedoms of all Vermonters, including trans and LGBTQ Vermonters. The Democratic party fights to level the playing field—whether that’s creating jobs and lowering costs, protecting rights and personal freedoms, or making it easier to access health care. What news pundits say won’t change our core values.

Senator Alex Padilla (D-California):

Now more than ever, I remain committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community and ensuring that trans people are treated with dignity and respect. The fight to defend the rights and freedoms of trans individuals continues, regardless of who occupies the White House.

Andy Beshear, governor of Kentucky:

None of this means we abandon important values and principles. As governor, I have vetoed numerous anti-L.G.B.T.Q. and anti-choice bills, yet I still beat Mr. Trump’s handpicked candidate last fall. [...] Earning trust and showing people you care about them also requires that we talk to people like normal human beings. And that we are not afraid to share our “why.” For me, my why is my faith, and I share it proudly. I vetoed anti-L.G.B.T.Q. legislation last year because I believe all children are children of God. And whether people agree with my decision, they know why I’m making it. They know where I am coming from. So while others are talking about political strategy and messaging, the way forward is really about focus and about action.

Senator Patty Murray (D-Washington):

Democrats absolutely do not need to sacrifice trans people’s rights—or anyone else’s rights for that matter—to win elections. Most Americans believe in freedom, including the freedom to make your own health care decisions and live your life as you see fit. Frankly, the GOP’s intense focus on attacking the freedoms of such a tiny segment of the American population is nothing short of disturbing and no doubt deeply unproductive given the wide range of serious challenges facing our country.

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois):

Unlike political pundits, my duty as a United States Senator, my literal oath of office, is to support and defend the Constitution—and one of the most important constitutional principles is equal protection under the law. Election results have no bearing on that sacred oath, nor the reality that our nation was founded on the ideal that every individual is endowed with the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Denying Americans basic freedoms because of who they love or who they are is a betrayal of our founding ideals, period.

Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon):

Every American deserves the freedom to fully participate in every aspect of our national life. No one should ever be excluded from this vision. As MAGA extremists continue their attacks on members of the LGBTQ+ community to score cheap political points, I will push to end discrimination and expand freedom for all.

[mac-notcheese]

Today one of my teachers recommended Erin In The Morning to me for trans news. It came up as we were talking about the anti-trans legislation that Trump has passed, so I think now is an important time to raise awareness of places where you can find this kind of information.

[gumjrop]

On Thursday, multiple school systems and representatives issued statements rejecting Trump’s executive order that directs schools to discriminate against transgender students or face legal consequences. The order, released Wednesday, labels transgender identity as an “anti-American ideology” and mandates discrimination in bathrooms and locker rooms while threatening teachers with criminal charges for supporting trans students’ social transitions. In response, school officials across the country are making it clear: they will not comply, and they remain committed to protecting the rights of their transgender students.

On Thursday, Julie Yang, President of the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland, issued a forceful response to Trump’s executive order in a mass email to families. Representing a school district of 160,000 students, Yang affirmed that Montgomery County would continue to recognize gender identity as a protected characteristic. “We stand by our community and school system values, which include learning, relationships, respect, excellence, and equity. They guide us every day and anchor us when navigating difficult times. We intend to use all legal means necessary to uphold them… We are committed to maintaining local authority over our curriculum, teaching, and learning. And we will fiercely support our teachers and staff as they implement our curriculum and policies.”

Email from MCPS

Harrisonburg City Public Schools Superintendent Michael Richards also issued a strong response to Trump’s executive order. The district was one of three specifically named in the order for its policies supporting transgender students. In his statement, Richards pushed back forcefully, saying, “The claims in their statement are false. We do not have a policy that violates anyone’s rights or indoctrinates children. What we do have is a culture of respect—one that honors the dignity and diversity of all students, families, and educators.”

Superintendent Richards, HCPS

San Francisco Unified School District also responded to Trump’s executive order, affirming that it would continue to embrace its diversity as a core strength. “This includes our district’s trans-identified students and all of our LGBTQ+ students and families,” the statement read. The district made clear that its core values would not change, emphasizing its commitment to supporting all students’ rights, including “addressing students using the name and pronoun that reflects who they are” and “providing access to school activities, spaces such as locker rooms and restrooms, and gender-neutral dress codes that fit with their gender identity.”

Superintendent John Thein, in an email to parents of the St. Paul Public Schools district, reaffirmed the district’s commitment to “respect, affirm, and welcome all students, staff, and family members.” He emphasized that the district would continue supporting students regardless of their minority status, explicitly including gender identity and sexual orientation. Thein closed the message with a quote from Martin Luther King Jr., underscoring the district’s stance on equity and inclusion.

Columbus City Public Schools in Ohio— a state that had already heavily targeted transgender students before Trump’s executive orders— delivered its own fierce message of resistance. In an interview with the Columbus Dispatch, Michael Cole, president of the school district, called Trump’s order a challenge and defiantly stated, “Bring it on.” He emphasized that the district has a “strong infrastructure in place” to support its students. Meanwhile, Scott DiMauro, president of the Ohio Education Association, condemned the order as an attempt to “instill fear and sow division in a way that is intended to try to stop educators from teaching the truth.”

As Trump’s executive orders take effect, the greatest immediate threat isn’t their legality—it’s premature compliance before they can be challenged in court. Most of these orders function more as legal intimidation tactics than enforceable law, relying on the chilling effect of DOJ threats to pressure hospitals, teachers, and institutions into abandoning transgender people before the legal process even begins. But resistance is already mounting. These school districts, and others, recognize the stakes and are refusing to fold, standing firm in their commitment to protect transgender students—students who lack the institutional power to fight back on their own against an administration determined to erase them.

Reed, Erin. “School Systems across US Declare They Will Not Comply with Trump’s Anti-Trans Executive Order.” School Systems Across US Declare They Will Not Comply With Trump’s Anti-Trans Executive Order, Erin In The Morning, 31 Jan. 2025, www.erininthemorning.com/p/school-systems-across-us-declare.

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Know there are people who love you, support you, and will fight for you.

[our-queer-experience]

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From the state of Arizona

Kelly (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of California

Padilla (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Colorado

Bennet (Democrat) votes Yea

Hickenlooper (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Connecticut

Blumenthal (Democrat) votes Yea

Murphy (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Delaware

Carper (Democrat) votes Yea

Coons (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Georgia

Ossoff (Democrat) votes Yea

Warnock (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Hawaii

Hirono (Democrat) votes Yea

Schatz (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Illinois

Duckworth (Democrat) votes Yea

Durbin (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Maryland

Cardin (Democrat) votes Yea

Van Hollen (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Michigan

Peters (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Minnesota

Klobuchar (Democrat) votes Yea

Smith (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Montana

Tester (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Nevada

Cortez Masto (Democrat) votes Yea

Rosen (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of New Hampshire

Hassan (Democrat) votes Yea

Shaheen (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of New Mexico

Heinrich (Democrat) votes Yea

Luján (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of New York

Gillibrand (Democrat) votes Yea

Schumer (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Ohio

Brown (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Pennsylvania

Casey (Democrat) votes Yea

Fetterman (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Rhode Island

Reed (Democrat) votes Yea

Whitehouse (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Virginia

Kaine (Democrat) votes Yea

Warner (Democrat) votes Yea

From the state of Washington

Cantwell (Democrat) votes Yea

Murray (Democrat) votes Yea

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[thatstormygeek]

"Attacks on transgender people are a major part of the 2024 campaign, with Trump spending more ads targeting trans people than on any other issue."

[thatheathen]

Erin in the Morning | Erin Reed Substack | Odessa, TX Agenda

[aphraelsan]

Hells yeah. Protest the hell out of this shit. They’ve done so many horrible things, but somehow the audacity of removing removing trans people from STONEWALL is just