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The reason to make anti-trans policies and politics unpopular for Democrats national is so that it's also toxic for Democrats at the state and local level. Its wild that people need to be reminded of this when we pressure high profile dems

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This is about banning Medicare coverage for trans people’s healthcare. I don’t think you understood the issue at hand. Trans people are being forcibly detransitioned by denying them coverage for their medication.

Nobody was talking about that, why do you ask?

"The decision bars states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults."

Many blue states sued AND are maintaining coverage. Colorado is one of just a tiny few who are not. And forcing people through detransition.

We have to make them. Regardless of which party wins, this fight continues. I work like hell for Democrats and I protest them too. Trust noone and remember when you don't choose your government, one will be appointed to you.

And what are the details that will make this more palatable for trans folk?

The legacy of Grover Norquist is enshrined in the state constitution. Gov Polis has been the leading defender of TABOR, ensuring that legislative action and often ballot measures are needed constantly. It ensures specific harms, even against the will of a trifecta when the amount of money is small.

I’m sorry he stabbed yall in the back Hope he’s replaced by someone better and then fucks waaaaay off

For extra insult to injury, the *first* openly gay governor in the entire US is part of this heel-face turn.

I really want to know what @philweiser.bsky.social’s take on this is. How are you going to protect trans people in Colorado as our incoming governor?

Parties and candidates never swing to the left when in power. This should not be controversial.

Its always fun when the power of the state is used tk make existing impossible. Thats a good trick.

Watch all of them be Fettermans. And all of them just pass orange asshole stuff with no pushback at all.

I’ve heard that Colorado plans to restore Medicaid access when the legislature returns in January. Since apparently that needs legislative approval. So hopefully Medicaid access will be restored in CO in a few months. It is terrible that some people will have to go without access until then tho…

It seems that the bigotry underpinning those in power is revealing itself as such, notwithstanding the label of "democrat" and "republican". In the same week AOC defends while Turek offends, both from the same party. We can't abide Tureks.

@colorado.gov has already released an unapologetic election ratfucker. I used to think about retiring in Colorado. Now, not so much.

They've done the same in Washington with Brian Heywood and his ballot initiatives. Really hoping none of them pass.

People need to realize we can’t accept our two system capitalism any longer. I am at a point where we either fight for democracy via revolution or we have Dems that don’t wanna become a fascist, capitalist party. And the establishment dems chose their side

I’m an entitled cis white guy. This pisses me off to no fucking end. Could y’all dems please take out the electoral college *before* exposing your asshole to the country?!

Omg. Like the UK Labour Party. Everyone throwing trans people under the bus for votes and donations. I’m nauseous.

12 blue states, many of which are out of session, have covered it using emergency funds. I have spoken to Colorado legislators. There are levers that can be pulled and in the worst case, emergency measures that can be taken. This is not necessary to do.

This is despicable

All three of the Millionaire driven initiatives are bad for this state. Someone told me that I638 and I-001 were being used as a whip to get I645 across the finish line and it kind of makes since.

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Hey the VA in Colorado just told me to taper off hormones and that shit's my ENTITLEMENTS How are we gonna pass Kelly Loving and then do this shit