When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
Viral video shows social media icon Tiara Skye standing up to vile transphobia in London
A pastor in Denver, Colorado, who said that God told him to sell cryptocurrency to his followers was indicted this week on dozens of theft- and fraud-related charges, along with his wife, for selling a digital coin that prosecutors said had no real value.
Shocking that Twitter, now X, crashes while Elon gets booted from D.C. 😂
Breaking News: PBS sued President Trump to block an executive order that would cut federal funding for public television and radio, arguing that it was unconstitutional.
Note that this lawsuit is backed by two LGBTQ legal orgs: @gladlaw.bsky.social and @nclrights.bsky.social.
Exciting opportunity at The Gill Foundation! We're seeking a leader for our LGBTQ programs team. If you have experience in the movement and management, we want to hear from you! Please share this with your networks. Apply here: gillfoundation.org/employment/
Now is the time for unity, action, and unwavering commitment to justice. Together, we will ensure that progress is not undone and that every individual is treated with dignity and respect. #LGBTQRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights #EqualityForAll #LGBTQ
As a community, we will continue to fight for the rights of transgender Americans and work relentlessly toward equal opportunity for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
The recent executive orders may signal hostility toward the LGBTQ+ community, but they do not change the hard-fought protections and progress we've made. These orders are a reminder of the challenges we still face—but they also strengthen our resolve. bit.ly/4atlEWa
I'm incredibly grateful to work at an organization led by someone who has used his success to give so much back to both the state I love and the community I serve.
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"Families should never have to choose between serving their country and ensuring their kids are able to access the medical care they need. People should be trusted with their own medical decisions." —Cait Smith, director of LGBTQI+ Policy at the Center for American Progress
Should the #NDAA pass with this anti-trans provision included, it would mark the first federal anti-LGBTQ statute in nearly 20 years.
Members of the House must oppose passage of the NDAA until this harmful amendment is removed.
targets, the District Court reasonably concluded that the balance of the equities tips toward preliminary relief pending full consideration of the merits. Its analysis of the last two preliminary injunction factors was not arbitrary or unreasonable. The court did not manifestly abuse its discretion, and its injunction was not overbroad. 156 Finally, both parties have submitted notices of supplemental authority, citing recent cases considering challenges to various laws regarding gender-affirming care. Without exception, the additional authority pertains to claims grounded in the equal protection clause or otherwise based on alleged unlawful discrimination. Some of the authorities also reference new developments in research and evidence that was not part of the record presented to the District Court in the preliminary injunction proceedings. Because, on the record here, the District Court's conclusions on Montana's express privacy protections are sufficient to uphold its preliminary injunction, we affirm on that basis. The parties will have the opportunity during the merits proceeding for full development of the record, where their experts may offer insight on any new research, and for briefing on the current case law relative to their claims. CONCLUSION 157 The District Court made no error of law and did not manifestly abuse its discretion. We affirm its grant of a preliminary injunction on the basis of Plaintiffs' right to privacy claim. The case will proceed to trial, at which point the District Court will finally resolve the disputed facts and issue a final determination on the constitutional issues presented. /S/ BETH BAKER 32 We Concur: /S/ MIKE McGRATH /S/ LAURIE MCKINNON /S/ INGRID GUSTAFSON /S/ DIRK M. SANDEFUR /S/ JAMES JEREMIAH SHEA
Incredible news! Montana’s Supreme Court just affirmed that the state’s gender affirming care ban is likely unconstitutional.
This makes the state the first state Supreme Court to rule that trans medical care is protected.
This applies REGARDLESS of what the US Supreme Court does.
Transgender folks across the country are stockpiling medications, fearing bans on their healthcare.
Trump has pledged to outlaw care for trans youth, block federal funds for adults, and push Congress to define gender as fixed at birth.
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CNN convened a panel of transgender youth to get their thoughts on the Supreme Court and the 2024 election.
10-year-old Violet: "My self is not an opinion. It is a fact."
4️⃣ One interesting note: some media coverage treated the decision as a foregone conclusion, but the arguments felt more nuanced. Let’s challenge these narratives and focus on the productive discussions we heard. Progress is possible. 💡
3️⃣ It’s about access to healthcare, not specific surgeries or medications. When asked, we can emphasize that these treatments are well-studied, widely used, and improve lives. Stories of families navigating this are crucial for humanizing the issue.
2️⃣ This case is NOT about sports or bathrooms: These are separate conversations, and it’s vital to clarify that this decision won’t affect those issues. Let’s focus on the heart of the matter: whether banning care = sex discrimination.
1️⃣ Parents’ rights stood out: Justice Kavanaugh’s questions highlighted how hard it is to argue that the government—not parents—should make decisions about kids’ healthcare. This angle remains one of the strongest for messaging.
Yesterday’s #SCOTUS United States v. #Skrmetti oral arguments offered some key insights into how we should approach this case from a communications perspective. While the stakes are high, I’m feeling skeptically optimistic. Here are a few takeaways: 🧵
And, in case you missed it, here was my report on today’s SCOTUS arguments: www.lawdork.com/p/skrmetti-s...
Working on a starter pack of LGBTQ and allied organizations (including some related media outlets or groups) in the U.S. - let me know who is missing! Especially looking for state level groups.
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Today the Supreme Court will hear arguments for U.S. v Skrmetti, a case that could overturn state-level bans on lifesaving transgender medical care.
These bans hurt transgender youth and their families and could undermine everyone’s ability to make decisions their own medical care.
Chase Strangio, first trans attorney to argue at SCOTUS, walks out to cheers.
