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in the trump administration, “merit” is pronounced “white” like how strom thrumond said it.

submitted 18 hours ago • 228 comments

CSPAN Caller from West Virginia: I’m a diabetic and I’m on Medicare. When Biden was in there, my insulin was $6 for a 28 day supply. I just went to CVS, it went back up to $80…

submitted 1 day ago • 908 comments

This is going to be an extremely important case. Right now orgs ranging from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to AIDS/HIV advocacy, colleges, crisis centers, and more are being told to pretend trans people don't exist or lose your funding... and many are choosing to pretend!

submitted 2 days ago • 16 comments

“At least Russia has elections” Russia frequently jails and kills any opposition to Putin, who has been in power since 1999. If you like dictatorships, that’s fine. Just admit that. Don’t insult anyone’s intelligence—including your own—by claiming Russia has real elections.

submitted 3 days ago • 716 comments

@juliusgoat.bsky.social

submitted 5 days ago • 728 comments

Read this and try not to fume. Especially as you think of 47 wasting taxpayer money at the Super Bowl, Daytona and while playing golf half his presidency.

submitted 4 days ago • 92 comments

I think we really need to repeat, and keep top of mind - The federal employee firings are NOT ABOUT SAVING MONEY. What is spent on those employees is peanuts compared to most of the money in the government. Firing federal employees sows confusion, depletes morale, and degrades government service.

submitted 4 days ago • 32 comments

NEW: Trump’s USDA admits it "accidentally" fired "several" agency employees working on the federal response to the H5N1 avian flu outbreak—and is now scrambling to undo the damage.

submitted 3 days ago • 538 comments

I just woke up. I don't know what happened. I can't believe this. AM I DREAMING??? Overnight we raised $425,000 for @translifeline.bsky.social. We have now broken last year's record! 💜 💜 💜 There's 24 hours left. Can we...hit half a million by tomorrow? Let's do it! Donate-----> t.co/yNz2LaW3M5

submitted 8 days ago • 65 comments

Hopefully this judgement will be honored by the Trump administration and aid will begin to flow again. It's worth repeating: The President of the U.S. does not decide where or how our tax money is spent. That is Congress's job. That's why Trump keeps losing in court. apnews.com/article/usai...

submitted 8 days ago • 21 comments

This is literally all of Medicaid btw

submitted 10 days ago • 91 comments

I....I am overwhelmed by this. Magic: The Gathering players just raised $50,000 for @translifeline.bsky.social in 4 hours! Everyone donating, everyone throwing in prizes, everyone spreading the word...thank you. I am at a loss for words. Thank you for supporting this amazing cause. 🏳️‍⚧️

submitted 10 days ago • 38 comments

Donald would flip his wig if he saw it.

submitted 14 days ago • 705 comments

Yes, the things are illegal. Now. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT? Lawsuits and TORs are the first step, and encouraging. He's daring someone to step up and stop him. Do it!

submitted 14 days ago • 0 comments

“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” ― Former President Theodore Roosevelt, May 1918

submitted 14 days ago • 22 comments

Senate Bill 51, which would require the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms, is moving through the legislature, but we can still stop it. Contact the House Education Committee now to ask them to oppose this bill. action.aclu.org/send-message...

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

So much of me is worried that what we are seeing is just the flashy left hand. We need to carefully watch the ability of the states to determine elections free from Muskrat's interference. Remember, he outright said they wouldn't need to vote again.

submitted 18 days ago • 1 comment

Great news. A transgender woman will NOT be transferred to a men's prison facility and forcibly detransitioned, at least for now. Trump administration has been enjoined from doing so by a judge. First win in court, as the case continues.

submitted 22 days ago • 53 comments

These are the same picture.

submitted 21 days ago • 65 comments

Abandoning trans rights means abandoning ALL rights. They are inseperable. Abandoning trans people is to abandon all people, and indeed our very humanity. Think about what the fascist asks for, and then think of the totality of its cost. And then say no. To all of it.

submitted 21 days ago • 4 comments

This right here is why IL is #1 on my "move to" list. Need to get the heck out of the South for my own safety.

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

The road to fascism is paved with the bodies of the marginalized people who were ignored after being told they were overreacting.

submitted 21 days ago • 5 comments

I will NOT be silent. I'm a trans, queer geek. I play TTRPGs and Video games. I was content to do so in my own little world, with my friends, but not anymore! I will soon be premiering my Twitch Channel where I will playchill games and talk about Roleplaying and LARPing experiences. Links soon

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

Stay strong, US!

submitted 21 days ago • 76 comments

Alright all - I'm stepping away for this evening. I'll be back in later tonight to see if there's any more updates. Stay safe, if you're trans, stay with us, we are not giving up. And most of all... these EOs are not law, they are not passed by congress, do NOT comply.

submitted 23 days ago • 117 comments

Y'all. You do NOT HAVE TO COMPLY. DO NOT COMPLY. The only power this has is through enforcement by others. Most of this shit is him flexing and trying to sow chaos. Just because something is "legal" doesn't make it just or right. You are under no obligation to follow this or enforce this.

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

I know it’s fun and hilarious that OpenAI is claiming they’ve been stolen from, but TRUMP BANNED GENDER AFFIRMING CARE FOR EVERYONE UNDER 19 LAST NIGHT! Pay attention to what is happening to the politically powerless and do something about it, you useless liberals!

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

I know we don’t have the votes, but this demands articles of impeachment. When we found out Trump violated the impoundment control act for withholding Ukraine aid, we IMMEDIATELY began impeachment discussions. This is like that but GOVERNMENT WIDE. This requires more than letters and lip service.

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Not all heroes wear capes.

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

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submitted 24 days ago • 142 comments

NBC [Jan 17] -- The Trevor Project, known for its suicide prevention work with LGBTQ+ youth, will undergo layoffs and major restructuring. The story, by Jo Yurcaba, also notes that the Trevor Project's suicide prevention hotline has long been funded by a large federal grant.

submitted 24 days ago • 7 comments

They're going to rubber stamp him in anyway. Be prepared to fight, and watch for anything possible to get him kicked out. He WILL fail, it will be our job to capitalize on it.

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

Shout it from the rooftops!

submitted 25 days ago • 21 comments

I have seen plenty of reporting on courts blocking the EOs that affect government workers and government funding, but can anyone provide legal cases being brought about the anti-trans EOs? Are there any? I need hope.

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

I am shouting, at the top of my lungs, that we KNEW this would all happen. All politicians, from senators and reps, to governors and mayors, must fight this NOW. Trans lives are in danger NOW.

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

MAGA: This is what you voted for. We tried to warn you.

submitted 25 days ago • 173 comments

I am so beyond frustrated with corporate America. I knew most of them would cave, and I'm trying to be conscious of where I spend money, but I am getting left with nothing, it seems. Living in the south (not by choice) means just about every available grocery, retail, or clothing store is rolling.

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

On today’s episode of “if Obama” If Obama fired over a dozen inspectors general in the middle of the night, the media would have (appropriately) excoriated him over the illegality and absolutely tanked his approval ratings Trump does it, and CNN calls it a “shakeup” Shameful.

submitted 28 days ago • 265 comments