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kmcchicago.bsky.social
Only openly gay member of the IL House, mom of 3 adult sons, a bunch of cats, and a gigantic dog. Abortion defender for every gender.
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Transphobes who are obsessed with determining if strangers are transgender are called “transvestigators.” When you see that word, you know that someone is obsessed with other people’s genitals. We used to call such people “perverts.”

Do this folks. Do. This. 202-224-3121.

We heard the rumors. Maybe president panican will declare martial law, maybe he won’t. But do you think this clown car of incompetent sycophantic signal leakers can keep all 300 million of us down? Absolutely not. We will not comply. Here’s some advice from Oliver Kornetzke. Let’s get weird.

Bruno’s doesn’t have a social media presence, so I am stepping up to spread the word here. This is a great fundraiser for a great cause, dear to the hearts of Far North Siders for over a century. @chicagobars.bsky.social @chialderwoman.bsky.social @kmcchicago.bsky.social

Representation matters y’all. Last year, @zoandbehold.bsky.social was ejected from her chamber for speaking up about the impact of anti trans bills on trans youth. Now, some of her Republican colleagues are starting to recognize she’s right & are joining her to push back.

Mo-ooom, this place has the perfect yard. Why can’t I chase sticks and eat treats in there? Also, where are the treats?!

The American people have risen up and they are PISSED AS HELL. #HandsOff

Congress can revoke Trump’s power to impose these tariffs and the GOP margin is slim enough that every single Republican member is responsible for allowing Trump to impose the largest tax hike in US history. Flood GOP members with calls telling them to stop Trump ruining our economy.

"Hi Senator I am a voter in [your home zip code] and I saw what Sen. Booker did for others and I want that for me. Good day". A phone call like this is worth 10,000 quote posts.

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). Events are happening around the country to celebrate the presence and resilience of transgender and non-binary folks who are our coworkers, friends, and neighbors. #TDOV www.newsweek.com/transgender-...

The AI suggested responses really make the whole thing worthwhile for me.

I’m very excited to be a part of tomorrow’s rally. And, I really really hope to see a lot of my cis siblings standing strong in support of our trans siblings. These attacks are on all of us. To my LGB sibs, remember when I said we can’t take our wedding cake and go home? It’s time to show it!

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Today, thousands of openly-transgender service members will put on their uniform and do what needs to be done because they honor their oath to our country, while Pete Hegseth denigrates their service and violates his oath by brazenly sharing classified intel in text groups. Just a reminder.

The below walks you through how to delete your DNA data from 23andMe before it goes bankrupt.

Marc and I have worked together for a long time. He’s a friend just as much as he’s a colleague. Proud of him, his firm and all that he does to defend democracy. And in this dangerous moment, I stand with him.

Rocking our socks on the Floor today for Downs Syndrome awareness. #RockYourSocks @kmcchicago.bsky.social

Last week I spoke about the members I like to refer to as the Fearful Caucus. They just can’t seem to stop talking about trans kids.(00000973% of IL student athletes) This is where I said “I can only conclude that you’re obsessed with children’s genitals. It’s creepy. Y’all need a new hobby.”

Pretty simple.

These are the senators who collaborated with the GOP. Schumer Fetterman Cortez Masto Durbin King Shaheen Gillibrand Schatz Hassan Peters Don’t let them forget it. No peace for them.

State Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, is sponsoring two bills that would place restrictions on the use of AI in online therapy services as well as AI use in decision-making processes that determine a person’s health insurance coverage. to.wttw.com/41tsp6v

Might save a life.

Any time you see an article frame something as "took action against transgender sports," do more digging. 75% of the time, whatever they are talking about also bans trans people from bathrooms/medical care/targets trans adults. Sports is just a way to frame it as morally acceptable.

1. Major news: Remember those "Biological men"/"Biological Women" signs at University of Cincinnati? They have come down thanks to MASSIVE student protests at the college, which have continued. The latest from S. Baum. Subscribe to support our journalism. www.erininthemorning.com/p/university...

TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY! If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK! Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore. JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺 #24HourEconomicBlackout

Plenty of ‘em too.

Advanced my 1st bill of the 104th GA out of committee today. The House Adoption & Child Welfare Cmte unanimously voted to move HB1715 to the floor. The bill removes archaic language allowing DCFS to have its own police force, but no director has ever wanted this. www.ilga.gov/legislation/... #twill

Call to Action: Don’t let them duck accountability. 📞 Call Your Congressmember: Demand an open town hall. Use the Town Hall Project to find events and report closed meetings. 📣 Share this story. ✊ Hold Them Accountable: Visit district offices. Organize forums. Remind them who they work for.

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.

Chicago Pride Pharmacy is a critical access point for patients with HIV in Lombard, but they're getting hit hard by pharmacy benefit managers. Unfairly high prices from PBMs have put a strain on them and their customers. It's past time we reform their unfair practices.

Vote-a-rama update: Chuck Schumer offered an amendment to the Republican budget resolution to prohibit tax cuts for the wealthy if even $1 is cut from Medicaid. It was rejected 49-51. Democrats unanimously voted YES, joined by Collins and Hawley. Other Republicans voted NO.

BREAKING: Nonprofits sue over Trump's anti-diversity, anti-trans executive orders, alleging they violate the First Amendment & equal protection guarantees, are void for vagueness, exceed the president's authority, & violate the Administrative Procedure Act. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

How we did it: Texas Won’t Study How Its Abortion Ban Impacts Women, So We Did