In those marble halls, I hugged L.W. and her family and told them, with the most sincerity I’ve ever spoken, thank you, before heading off to the press seating. Casey Parks spent the day with the family at SCOTUS. I’m so proud of this kid and her family for fighting. Read Casey’s story. - ThreadSky

erininthemorning.com • 83 days ago

In those marble halls, I hugged L.W. and her family and told them, with the most sincerity I’ve ever spoken, thank you, before heading off to the press seating.

Casey Parks spent the day with the family at SCOTUS.

I’m so proud of this kid and her family for fighting.

Read Casey’s story.

Reposted from Casey Parks

Wondering what it’s like to go to the Supreme Court? I sat with trans teen L.W. during the historic oral arguments:

wapo.st/4fjKpFn

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r0b3rt726.bsky.social•82 days ago

I’m going to keep my fingers, arms, legs, toes and eyes crossed hoping that somehow the Supreme Religious Court rules in her favor.

caseyparks.bsky.social•83 days ago

Meeting Erin was the highlight of the day for L.W. She put her hands on her face and looked positively geeked in a way I’ve never seen her. We had to go through separate security lines, but when I sat down, the first thing she said is, “I met Erin Reed!”

caseyparks.bsky.social•83 days ago

It means so so so much to trans kids that you exist. Can you imagine having someone like you to look up to when you were growing up in Louisiana? And then to meet that person?! I promise it was as big and meaningful for her as it was for you.

ljohn44.bsky.social•83 days ago

I heard LW’s story on a podcast yesterday. I got all teary & choked up. I hope she knows that there are so many unseen people behind her, cheering her on.

caseyparks.bsky.social•83 days ago

I think that was our podcast! She and her mom did so great.

ljohn44.bsky.social•82 days ago

Bawling on the NYS thruway! Thanks Casey! 😂

erininthemorning.com•82 days ago

@evanurquhart.bsky.social will attest that the moment I got back to the press room I was in tears.

I’m glad I can be that for her.

She will be that for kids she hasn’t even met yet.

Thanks for writing their story.

veridianred.bsky.social•82 days ago

Thank you so much for your work. I'd have no idea if something this critical would be happening if it weren't for your reporting.

L.W. is very brave, I hope for her the best.

scottytheslayer.bsky.social•82 days ago

Is there a way to read this without creating an account with WaPo?

june26a7.bsky.social•82 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/caseyparks.bsky.social/post/3lclnuf6g7s2i

scottytheslayer.bsky.social•82 days ago

THANK YOU!!

heatherlyhodges.bsky.social•82 days ago

Thank you for supporting her!

moggymog.bsky.social•82 days ago

History in bravery and courage hard earned. L.W., I truly hope the court sees and hears every voice, and ignores boom(er) boxing bigots. We've our GRA torn apart. Scotland's Trans and Enby siblings stand with you all. Peace and power to you.

bluraydisco.bsky.social•82 days ago

God I hope they rule with reason. I know it's a long shot but I'm crossing all appendages that everything will be okay

lilratking.bsky.social•82 days ago

The sheer bravery and power it takes to stand up against such violence and bigotry is astounding.

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