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Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

If politicians think they can throw us aside with impunity, they will have something to learn.

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

"Trans people are a tiny group with no power" This isn't true, and I hope my trans readers can internalize this. You are more powerful than you think. Trans and gender expansive people are 2.34% of the US population in the latest survey. That is more than enough to swing a race.

newsnationnow.com25.6 million LGBTQ+ adults in US; transgender population twice prior estimates: Study12.54% of Texas adults are LGBTQ+, according to the Human Rights Campaign.

Brian@thatiscalledbrian.bsky.social

A vulnerable minority and people who want to exterminate that minority cannot coexist under the same political tent. If you're not in favor of kicking out the bigots, then you're implicitly in favor of kicking out their victims. Can't have it both ways.

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

Josh Turek of Iowa, Democrat, comes out with one of the worst anti-trans ads yet. Not only is it an anti-sports ad, it proposes a ban on federal funding for gender affirming care. That would hit all medicaid and medicare patients, and any ACA federally-subsidized plans as well. Horrific.

GubbWerks Unknown to Science@gubbwerks.bsky.social

At this stage my platform is "Fuck both parties in the eye." jfc.

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

In a major escalation in Dems embracing anti-trans positions, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the official campaign arm of House Democrats, released its first anti-trans ad supporting Nancy Lacore in SC-01. Transphobia is spreading among dems. Subscribe to support our journalism.

erininthemorning.comDCCC Releases Its First Anti-Trans Ad, Supporting SC Democrat Nancy LacoreThe ad is the first known ad from the high-level Democratic congressional campaigning arm targeting trans people this election.

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

In a major escalation in Dems embracing anti-trans positions, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the official campaign arm of House Democrats, released its first anti-trans ad supporting Nancy Lacore in SC-01. Transphobia is spreading among dems. Subscribe to support our journalism.

erininthemorning.comDCCC Releases Its First Anti-Trans Ad, Supporting SC Democrat Nancy LacoreThe ad is the first known ad from the high-level Democratic congressional campaigning arm targeting trans people this election.

etienneguy.bsky.social@etienneguy.bsky.social

Anyone who thinks an anti-trans bill in congress won't get alot of Democratic support is dangerously naive. As we've seen in this election cycle far too many Dem candidates are willing to express some level of transphobic bigotry.

Holly Brigstocke@hollybrigstocke.bsky.social

These politicians peddling transphobia are failed politicians before they begin. Transphobia is an uncannily accurate predictor of corruption, incompetence, and grifting. By peddling transphobia they're abusing women and girls whose only crime is to be born trans. They're misogynistic abusers.

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

Yet another Democrat has released an ad decrying "boys in girls sports." This Democrat is NY-21's Democratic candidate for congress, Blake Gendebien. You can watch his full ad in our latest story. He joins several other Democrats releasing similar ads this cycle.

erininthemorning.comNY-21 Dem Congressional Candidate Blake Gendebien Releases Ad Decrying “Boys In Girls Sports”This corresponds with a modest, but growing, trend: Democrats are capitalizing on anti-trans hysteria, or otherwise leaning into Republican narratives on so-called culture war issues.

Gender Justice @genderjustice.us

If trans inclusion in sports were the threat increasingly loud opponents are claiming, three decades of it in Minnesota would have proven the point. Instead it’s proven the opposite, as Executive Director Megan Peterson explains in an op-ed published in Common Dreams:

commondreams.orgMinnesota Proves Trans Inclusion Works; the Government Needs You to Believe It Doesn't | Common Dreams​When we allow our government to dismantle the fundamental rights of transgender people, we validate a legal precedent that threatens the liberties of every single citizen tomorrow.

19thnews@19thnews.org

LGBTQ+ rights groups have rallied overwhelmingly behind Sen. Ed Markey, who they say is more consistently outspoken and unafraid to disavow the Trump administration’s attacks on transgender Americans.

19thnews.orgThis 80-year-old senator isn’t backing off his support for trans rightsAs his party wavers on its full backing of transgender rights, the 80-year-old Democratic senator is getting a boost from his unflinching support.

Evan Urquhart@evanurquhart.bsky.social

I wrote about the most recent HHS study, and I wanted to draw attention to something I did a little differently than some of the other people writing about these things: I tried to lay out as clearly as possible how the study was done and what it claimed to be trying to accomplish.

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

Iowa Democratic Governor Candidate Rob Sand becomes the latest to throw transgender people under the bus. In an interview this weekend, he told Politico that "girls sports are for girls," decrying Democrats for being too caught up in "culture war" issues. Subscribe to support our journalism.

erininthemorning.comIowa Dem Candidate Rob Sand: "Girls' Sports Are For Girls," Says Critics "Get Mad If You Use This Word Or That Word"The Democrat is the latest to embrace anti-trans policies in his quest for political power.

Trans News Network@transnews.network

"If trans people want a boycott of The New York Times, where's the call to do so?" Here is a declaration laying out how the NYT is a key driver of trans genocide, why boycotts work and why anyone who gives a damn about trans lives and rights must boycott The New York Times.

transnews.networkBoycott The New York TimesFor years The New York Times has relentlessly pushed anti-trans propaganda, playing a significant role in the escalating genocide against us. It's far past time for a call to action: anyone who cares ...

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

New in PN: Transgender athletes are a red herring "None of this discourse happened bc there is a new high-profile trans athlete in the news. Instead, Republicans are starting a culture war to rile up their base, co-opt Dems into agreeing with them, & push trans people out of public life altogether"

publicnotice.coTransgender athletes are a red herringIt's a non-problem meant to exclude people from public life.

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

Trans men used the bathroom they were required to use in Kansas under their new incredibly severe statewide bathroom ban. As a result, the police were called on them. They call themselves the Kansas Compliance Crew. Subscribe to support our journalism.

erininthemorning.comPolice Called on Trans Men Using Women's Restroom As Required By Kansas Law“As a trans man, I have the immense privilege of blending in. But these laws force me to choose between safety and obeying the law.”

FOX 9@fox9mn.bsky.social

The top candidates running for Minnesota governor faced off at a forum at Farmfest in Redwood County, Minn. on Wednesday. Here's a look at some of the biggest topics discussed on Wednesday.

bit.lyMinnesota governor candidates spar over fraud and immigration at Farmfest forumThe top candidates running for Minnesota governor faced off at a forum at Farmfest in Redwood County, Minn. on Wednesday. Here's a look at some of the biggest topics discussed on Wednesday.

Kobey Layne@kobey4governor.bsky.social

To my LGBTQIA2S+ siblings in Minnesota: I’m fighting for you. Tell the transgender kids in your life that living their truth is worth it. #lgbtqia2s #transgender #trans #minnesota

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

A trans couple has been brutalized by a mob, and then the trans woman ended up being arrested afterwards, at a public bathroom in Louisiana. EITM writer S Baum investigates this horrible act of violence in our latest piece. www.erininthemorning.com/p/trans-coup...

erininthemorning.comTrans Couple Brutalized At Louisiana Park Bathroom, Then Charged By PoliceAn angry mob allegedly beat them. The police charged them. The municipality voted for one of the most severe anti-trans bathroom ordinances in the country.

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

In the latest NDAA amendment votes, five Dems crossed party lines to ban Tricare coverage for ttrans care for dependents of military members: H. Cuellar (TX) V. Gonzalez (TX) D. Davis (NC) S. Figures (AL) And Terri Sewell (AL) becomes the newest Dem to do so. Subscribe to support our journalism.

erininthemorning.comFive Dems Crossed Party Lines To Strip Health Care From Trans Servicemembers And Their Families“It's not just an attack on transgender kids.”

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

1. In an incredible new landmark review, the Health Council of the Netherlands has declared that gender-affirming care for trans youth works, reducing wait times is "morally urgent," and regret is rare. It is the latest of many Euro countries to advance care. Subscribe to support our journalism.

erininthemorning.comLandmark Official Dutch Review Recommends Trans Youth Care, Call For Expanding TreatmentThe review finds that wait times must be shortened, that few people detransition, and that trans youth care has enormous benefits.

Kobey Layne@kobey4governor.bsky.social

I have never taken AIPAC money, and I never will. Vote August 11th in the DFL Primary. #Genocide #Divest #BDS

Kobey Layne@kobey4governor.bsky.social

This campaign is fighting for single-payer healthcare so Minnesotans never have to go without healthcare again. Vote August 11th in the DFL Primary - your healthcare depends on it.

JohannaDarner@johannadarner.bsky.social

Amy had four days to reverse course, but she doubled down instead. She won’t change. Our strategy is to prove to the Democratic establishment that this is a losing battle. A defeat for her now weakens transphobes everywhere—every loss is a victory for us. A defeat for her now slows Project 25.