Beth Bowen
@bethbowen.bsky.social
feminist sober killjoy 🏳️🌈 therapist, social worker
mental health is political 👍🏻 she/her
founder @everydayactivist
mental health is political 👍🏻 she/her
founder @everydayactivist
It’s giving Grima Wormtongue
February 13, 2025 at 3:53 AM
It’s giving Grima Wormtongue
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The new administration has enacted policies that directly harm the LGBTQ+ community:
❌ Gender Definition EO: Federal docs now recognize only two sexes.
❌ Trans Military Ban
❌ Healthcare Restrictions: Medicaid & federal programs won’t cover gender-affirming care for minors.
❌ Gender Definition EO: Federal docs now recognize only two sexes.
❌ Trans Military Ban
❌ Healthcare Restrictions: Medicaid & federal programs won’t cover gender-affirming care for minors.
January 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The new administration has enacted policies that directly harm the LGBTQ+ community:
❌ Gender Definition EO: Federal docs now recognize only two sexes.
❌ Trans Military Ban
❌ Healthcare Restrictions: Medicaid & federal programs won’t cover gender-affirming care for minors.
❌ Gender Definition EO: Federal docs now recognize only two sexes.
❌ Trans Military Ban
❌ Healthcare Restrictions: Medicaid & federal programs won’t cover gender-affirming care for minors.
JD said he wants more babies in the US and man I’m just really pleased that he agrees we need to pass federal paid leave, universal healthcare, universal preK, common sense gun laws to end school shootings, reverse our maternal mortality rate, and feed all the kids from 0-18. 🥰🥰🥰 what a guy!
January 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
JD said he wants more babies in the US and man I’m just really pleased that he agrees we need to pass federal paid leave, universal healthcare, universal preK, common sense gun laws to end school shootings, reverse our maternal mortality rate, and feed all the kids from 0-18. 🥰🥰🥰 what a guy!
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Pete Hegseth is the most unqualified nominee for Secretary of Defense in modern history.
He should be rejected by the Senate.
He should be rejected by the Senate.
January 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Pete Hegseth is the most unqualified nominee for Secretary of Defense in modern history.
He should be rejected by the Senate.
He should be rejected by the Senate.
Positively giddy knowing that Tr*mp is furious with Elon (not because he did a Nazi salute but) because he is dominating the headlines on Don’s big day. 🤭
January 21, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Positively giddy knowing that Tr*mp is furious with Elon (not because he did a Nazi salute but) because he is dominating the headlines on Don’s big day. 🤭
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When they try to excuse it, when they try to say we didn't see what we all saw, we'll make sure it is remembered.
January 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
When they try to excuse it, when they try to say we didn't see what we all saw, we'll make sure it is remembered.
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Thank you 🪽🪽
Cecile Richards, the longtime activist for women's rights and former head of Planned Parenthood, died Monday after battling brain cancer.
Former head of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards has died
Cecile Richards, the longtime activist for women's rights and former head of Planned Parenthood, died Monday after battling brain cancer.
www.npr.org
January 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Thank you 🪽🪽
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New on MSNBC: Vice President Harris will fly back to Los Angeles today with an all-female U.S. Air Force crew — the first time an all-female crew has operated a C-33.
Upon landing, Harris will visit a local fire station and then distribute food to community members impacted by the wildfires.
Upon landing, Harris will visit a local fire station and then distribute food to community members impacted by the wildfires.
January 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New on MSNBC: Vice President Harris will fly back to Los Angeles today with an all-female U.S. Air Force crew — the first time an all-female crew has operated a C-33.
Upon landing, Harris will visit a local fire station and then distribute food to community members impacted by the wildfires.
Upon landing, Harris will visit a local fire station and then distribute food to community members impacted by the wildfires.
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Reposted by Beth Bowen
Trump is expected to his first executive orders today, making sweeping changes to immigration, social policies, and more. Here’s what you need to know: 🧵 #executiveorders
January 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Trump is expected to his first executive orders today, making sweeping changes to immigration, social policies, and more. Here’s what you need to know: 🧵 #executiveorders
It’s -5°, feels like -21° here in CO, record cold across the country. May Tr*mp’s fingers freeze off in DC so he can’t scribble his stupid little signature anywhere. 🫶🏻
January 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
It’s -5°, feels like -21° here in CO, record cold across the country. May Tr*mp’s fingers freeze off in DC so he can’t scribble his stupid little signature anywhere. 🫶🏻
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It all feels like a family with a genuinely abusive family member choosing to just carry on with the holiday traditions, hoping to create normalcy through sheer will and denial.
January 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It all feels like a family with a genuinely abusive family member choosing to just carry on with the holiday traditions, hoping to create normalcy through sheer will and denial.
I would rather chop my own hand off than watch any inauguration coverage. We’re choosing joy today instead. 🫶🏻
January 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I would rather chop my own hand off than watch any inauguration coverage. We’re choosing joy today instead. 🫶🏻
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🎩 What is an #oligarchy, and why does it matter? Let’s break it down. 🧵
Hint: If you’ve ever felt like the wealthy and powerful are calling all the shots… you’re not wrong. 👀
Hint: If you’ve ever felt like the wealthy and powerful are calling all the shots… you’re not wrong. 👀
January 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM
🎩 What is an #oligarchy, and why does it matter? Let’s break it down. 🧵
Hint: If you’ve ever felt like the wealthy and powerful are calling all the shots… you’re not wrong. 👀
Hint: If you’ve ever felt like the wealthy and powerful are calling all the shots… you’re not wrong. 👀
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Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it does happen when people decide to show up. Every small action adds up to something bigger. You’re part of this.
January 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it does happen when people decide to show up. Every small action adds up to something bigger. You’re part of this.
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New to advocacy? Start small:
1️⃣ Find your local reps at whoismyrepresentative.com.
2️⃣ Follow a grassroots group working on an issue you care about.
3️⃣ Read up on one new issue this week.
Not new to the advocacy game? Share your favorite ways to get involved 👇🏻
1️⃣ Find your local reps at whoismyrepresentative.com.
2️⃣ Follow a grassroots group working on an issue you care about.
3️⃣ Read up on one new issue this week.
Not new to the advocacy game? Share your favorite ways to get involved 👇🏻
Whoismyrepresentative.com - Find Your Member of Congress by Zip Code
Find out who your representation in Congress is by ZIP code
whoismyrepresentative.com
January 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
New to advocacy? Start small:
1️⃣ Find your local reps at whoismyrepresentative.com.
2️⃣ Follow a grassroots group working on an issue you care about.
3️⃣ Read up on one new issue this week.
Not new to the advocacy game? Share your favorite ways to get involved 👇🏻
1️⃣ Find your local reps at whoismyrepresentative.com.
2️⃣ Follow a grassroots group working on an issue you care about.
3️⃣ Read up on one new issue this week.
Not new to the advocacy game? Share your favorite ways to get involved 👇🏻
People dismissing the #tiktokban because they disdain influencers who make their livelihood on the app are:
1. Assholes
2. Missing the substantial impact on small businesses, authors, musicians, artists, educators, and so many other creators who have had their work amplified in life changing ways.
1. Assholes
2. Missing the substantial impact on small businesses, authors, musicians, artists, educators, and so many other creators who have had their work amplified in life changing ways.
January 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
People dismissing the #tiktokban because they disdain influencers who make their livelihood on the app are:
1. Assholes
2. Missing the substantial impact on small businesses, authors, musicians, artists, educators, and so many other creators who have had their work amplified in life changing ways.
1. Assholes
2. Missing the substantial impact on small businesses, authors, musicians, artists, educators, and so many other creators who have had their work amplified in life changing ways.
The Supreme Court upholding the TikTok ban feels like an ominous indicator of a new world order in the US.
January 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Supreme Court upholding the TikTok ban feels like an ominous indicator of a new world order in the US.
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What is the Attorney General? 🧵
1/ What does the Attorney General (AG) do?
The Attorney General leads the Department of Justice (DOJ), which enforces federal laws, oversees law enforcement, and ensures justice is applied equally. They’re often called the nation’s top lawyer. #AttorneyGeneral
1/ What does the Attorney General (AG) do?
The Attorney General leads the Department of Justice (DOJ), which enforces federal laws, oversees law enforcement, and ensures justice is applied equally. They’re often called the nation’s top lawyer. #AttorneyGeneral
January 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What is the Attorney General? 🧵
1/ What does the Attorney General (AG) do?
The Attorney General leads the Department of Justice (DOJ), which enforces federal laws, oversees law enforcement, and ensures justice is applied equally. They’re often called the nation’s top lawyer. #AttorneyGeneral
1/ What does the Attorney General (AG) do?
The Attorney General leads the Department of Justice (DOJ), which enforces federal laws, oversees law enforcement, and ensures justice is applied equally. They’re often called the nation’s top lawyer. #AttorneyGeneral
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6/ Why should you care?
The AG influences critical issues like:
👉🏻 Voting rights protections.
👉🏻 Criminal justice reform.
👉🏻 Immigration enforcement.
Their decisions shape our justice system and democracy. #AttorneyGeneral
The AG influences critical issues like:
👉🏻 Voting rights protections.
👉🏻 Criminal justice reform.
👉🏻 Immigration enforcement.
Their decisions shape our justice system and democracy. #AttorneyGeneral
January 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
6/ Why should you care?
The AG influences critical issues like:
👉🏻 Voting rights protections.
👉🏻 Criminal justice reform.
👉🏻 Immigration enforcement.
Their decisions shape our justice system and democracy. #AttorneyGeneral
The AG influences critical issues like:
👉🏻 Voting rights protections.
👉🏻 Criminal justice reform.
👉🏻 Immigration enforcement.
Their decisions shape our justice system and democracy. #AttorneyGeneral
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You don't need the audio to know *exactly* how Hegseth was speaking to femme congresspeople yesterday - his body language says it all.
Women and queer folks will not be safe in the military under his leadership.
Take 5 minutes and call your reps today and ask them to vote NO on Hegseth for DoD.
Women and queer folks will not be safe in the military under his leadership.
Take 5 minutes and call your reps today and ask them to vote NO on Hegseth for DoD.
January 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
You don't need the audio to know *exactly* how Hegseth was speaking to femme congresspeople yesterday - his body language says it all.
Women and queer folks will not be safe in the military under his leadership.
Take 5 minutes and call your reps today and ask them to vote NO on Hegseth for DoD.
Women and queer folks will not be safe in the military under his leadership.
Take 5 minutes and call your reps today and ask them to vote NO on Hegseth for DoD.
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Hegseth’s record is alarming:
1️⃣ He opposes women in combat and has a long history of anti-woman rhetoric.
2️⃣ He faces allegations of sexual misconduct and reckless behavior.
3️⃣ His leadership prioritizes partisanship over integrity.
This is not who we need at the Pentagon.
1️⃣ He opposes women in combat and has a long history of anti-woman rhetoric.
2️⃣ He faces allegations of sexual misconduct and reckless behavior.
3️⃣ His leadership prioritizes partisanship over integrity.
This is not who we need at the Pentagon.
January 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Hegseth’s record is alarming:
1️⃣ He opposes women in combat and has a long history of anti-woman rhetoric.
2️⃣ He faces allegations of sexual misconduct and reckless behavior.
3️⃣ His leadership prioritizes partisanship over integrity.
This is not who we need at the Pentagon.
1️⃣ He opposes women in combat and has a long history of anti-woman rhetoric.
2️⃣ He faces allegations of sexual misconduct and reckless behavior.
3️⃣ His leadership prioritizes partisanship over integrity.
This is not who we need at the Pentagon.
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Feeling overwhelmed as Trump’s cabinet nominees head to Senate confirmation? Today’s hearing for Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, showed why he’s unfit to lead: a record of misogyny, misconduct allegations, and divisive leadership.
Here’s how you can fight back: 🧵
Here’s how you can fight back: 🧵
January 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Feeling overwhelmed as Trump’s cabinet nominees head to Senate confirmation? Today’s hearing for Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, showed why he’s unfit to lead: a record of misogyny, misconduct allegations, and divisive leadership.
Here’s how you can fight back: 🧵
Here’s how you can fight back: 🧵