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Cedar River Clinics
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We provide compassionate, inclusive reproductive healthcare including abortion, birth control, STI/STD testing, gender-affirming care, and more.
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Today marks #ThxBirthControl Day! Birth control has empowered individuals to enjoy sexual intimacy without the worry of unintended pregnancies while also assisting those with conditions like acne and PCOS in managing their symptoms.
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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This #VeteransDay, we proudly honor those who defended our freedom, including the right to abortion. Cedar River Clinics recognizes that veterans need access too. We offer discounts for veterans and active military. Call 800-572-4223 for details.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Women aren't the problem; feminism isn't the issue. The real problem is a culture with too much ease questioning women's legitimacy, ambition, and anger. We won't conform or stay in our lane. We built the path and we're here to stay. @msmagazine.com @jodibondinorgaard.bsky.social bit.ly/3XmSUbW
When the Headline Gets It Wrong: Feminism Isn’t the Problem—Patriarchy Is
When I saw the headline “Did Women Ruin the Workplace? And if So, Can Conservative Feminism Fix It?” in The New York Times, my heart sank.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Access to food is a reproductive justice issue. #SNAP and #WIC are essential programs and the loss of these funds only serves to harm pregnant people and their families.

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Losing SNAP could mean more pregnancy complications as food insecurity grows
Millions nationwide could be cut off from access to government food assistance Saturday due to the shutdown, including those who are pregnant or have babies and young children.That possibility brings…
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November 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Last week, 9 indie clinic leaders nationwide, including our Executive Director, Mercedes Sanchez, united at Gloria Steinem’s home. We reflected, strategized, and found resolution with one truth: care has no borders. Join us. Donate to keep care alive across the US! bit.ly/CareAcrossBo...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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According to @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social's latest study, in 18 states where abortion care is still legal, telemedicine abortion requests skyrocketed by a whopping 155% in the 8 months post-Dobbs decision, compared to the previous 8 months. bit.ly/49DlcWZ
Telemedicine abortion requests doubled after Dobbs, UW study says
New research from the UW School of Medicine shows telehealth services for medication abortion increased after the Dobbs decision.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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"The empowerment of men doesn't need women to be pushed below, it doesn't need women to be discriminated against." - Anonymous

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Money, muscles and anxiety: why the manosphere clicked with young men – a visual deep dive
The manosphere is known for misogyny, but that’s not the only thing that influencers in this space offer. Young men explain the allure and the problems of the manosphere in their own words
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November 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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On the grand finale of #LGBTQHistoryMonth, we proudly highlight the legendary Marsha Botzer! If her name is new to you, get ready for a swipe series that’ll highlight her trailblazing activism and decades long efforts for trans and LGBTQ rights in WA.
Pastel pink and purple/blue gradient background. The black and white copy reads, "Marsha Botzer, LGBTQ History Month." There in the center is a photo of Marsha Botzer. Pastel pink and purple/blue gradient background. The black copy reads: About Marsha - Marsha Botzer is a dedicated local activist and trans woman who established the Ingersoll Gender Center in 1977, making it the oldest nonprofit organization in the nation advocating for trans rights. More than four decades later, the center continues to serve the trans community in Seattle through its efforts in advocacy, community organization, and education. At the heart of the Ingersoll Gender Center is the concept of peer-led support groups. Pastel pink and purple/blue gradient background. The black copy reads, "self-discovery - Later, she returned to her home in Seattle, resumed her former job, and dedicated her free time to exploring her true self through conversations, support groups, and organizations like Seattle Counseling Services, the oldest LGBTQ-friendly counseling service in the area. She reached out to doctors, clinging to the hope that they could provide guidance. Unfortunately, many would respond by saying they lacked knowledge about gender issues, couldn't assist her, or would simply hang up. Pastel pink and purple/blue gradient background. The black copy reads, Ingersoll’s roots - While at the Seattle Public Library, she discovered a book by Robert Ingersoll and came across this inspiring quote: “The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to help make others so.” – Robert Ingersoll. Marsha viewed it as a powerful sermon of freedom, which motivated her to establish the Ingersoll Gender Center in 1977. She even placed business cards in books related to gender and identity at the Seattle Public Library. Ingersoll's primary mission was to provide unwavering support for the transgender community, and they held regular meetings every Wednesday
November 1, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Happy #Halloween to all the reproductive freedom fighting and justice seeking final pals! The horrors persist, but so do we!! Hope you all enjoy some delightful frights tonight. Stay safe out there and have a wickedly good weekend!
A spooky image of a shadow hand reached for a shadow body. The copy reads in white text, "A haunted house but it’s just white cis men lecturing you about reproductive health." A spooky image with a ghost on a staircase. The copy reads in white text, "A haunted house but it’s Anita Bryant’s ghost" A black and white picture of people sitting at a table from an overhead point of view. The copy reads in white text, "A seance but it’s just me & my pals discussing bodily autonomy & liberation" A spooky image of a figure walking down a staircase and the walls and ceiling have large eyes all over them. The copy reads in white text, "A haunted house but it’s just the relentless scrutiny of the male gaze"
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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In celebration of #LGBTQHistoryMonth, we're thrilled to spotlight an incredible local trans man activist who has truly changed trans lives, beginning in California and expanding his impact nationwide and even internationally. We feel so fortunate to know and work in coalition with Dr. Jamison Green.
Blue and pink background, with black and white copy that reads, Meet Dr. Jamison Green - LGBTQ history month. And there is a photo of him. Blue and pink background, with black copy that reads: Background - Dr. Jamison Green is a distinguished advocate for transgender rights and health, focusing on social safety and serving as a leader within the trans masculine community. Born in 1948 in Oakland, California, he faced challenges from a young age as he sought to comprehend why others insisted he was a girl when he knew he was a boy. Throughout his childhood, he experimented with various names but ultimately chose Jamison at the age of 14, a name he has embraced ever since. Since 2017, he has made Washington State his home. Blue and pink background, with black copy that reads: Early Activism - In 1987, Jamison encountered Lou Sullivan, a trans man who had recently initiated a small support group for trans men in San Francisco. Through Lou, Jamison met Steve Dain in March 1988, who played a pivotal role in mentoring him as he began his medical transition in October 1988. Following Lou's passing in 1991 due to complications from HIV, Jamison took over the support group. He led this Female-To-Male (FTM) support group, empowering others to make it their own and to assist fellow members in finding the information they needed to affirm their lives and identities. By 1994, the support group had incorporated and expanded internationally, and by 1998, FTM International, Inc. had become the world's largest and longest-running information network for FTM transsexual and transmasculine individuals. Blue and pink background, with black copy that reads: Trans-Inclusion: As a national leader, Jamison has focused on educating the public about transgender issues and the existence of transgender men. He has worked tirelessly to combat homophobia within transgender organizations and transphobia in LGB organizations. He has assisted various queer organizations in becoming more trans-inclusive, including Lambda Legal, PFLAG, HRC, BiNet USA, and GLSEN. Michael Silverman consulted Jamison while creating the Trans Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF, now known as A4TE). Jamison championed innovation and stressed the importance of educating about transgender issues for improving lives.
October 31, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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These are indeed spooky times, and it’s not just because it's #Halloweek. We look forward to the day when this will be a series of eerie tales from the past. During these frightening moments, we are incredibly thankful to be in community with all of you.
Spongebob sitting by a campfire and Mr. Krabs is on the other side of him speaking. The background is the inside of the Krusty Krab. This is a meme template. The copy reads in white text: Me in the future telling scary stories. A dark curse shrouded nearly half the land, trapping millions of pregnant people in a sinister spell where they were stripped of their bodily autonomy. Spongebob sitting by a campfire and Mr. Krabs is on the other side of him speaking. The background is the inside of the Krusty Krab. This is a meme template. The copy reads in white text: Me in the future telling scary stories. The leader of the ghouls haunted and cursed trans people, using them as scapegoats for his malevolent deeds throughout the land.
October 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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In honor of #LGBTQHistoryMonth we are featuring local Washington legend, Heather Purser, a Suquamish tribe member and lesbian. She was celebrated as one of USA Today's Women of the Year in 2025 for her fierce activism. 🧵 (1/7)
A scrapbook style image there is a photo of Heather Purser an marriage equality activist, lesbian, and proud member of the Suquamish Tribe. There is a quote below the image of her that reads, "Courage, to me is... about being vulnerable, like allowing yourself to cry... and using that release to create space for growth. Ultimately, courage is seeing the patterns within yourself and others — recognizing the pain that shapes us — and choosing to rise above it, to break cycles, and to grow. It’s being willing to take the hard path, the honest path, for the sake of something greater than yourself." The bottom of the image reads "LGBTQ History Month."
October 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Happy #IntersexAwarenessDay! Intersex is a broad term that encompasses variations in sex characteristics or reproductive anatomy. These variations can manifest in several ways including differences in genitalia, hormones, internal anatomy, or chromosomes.
Yellow background, purple circle in the middle. Within the circle is a picture of Jahni Leggett - intersex activist. The copy reads in black and purple text: Intersex Awareness Day 10.26.2025, meet local intersex activist, Jahni! Yellow background with a photo of the intersex flag. The black copy reads, What is intersex? Intersex is a broad term that encompasses variations in sex characteristics or reproductive anatomy. There are 40 different intersex traits and many people do not know that the have an intersex trait, not all people have their hormones or chromosomes tested. There are many ways one can be intersex. Yellow background. The black copy reads, What is intersex awareness day? October 26, 1996 was the first public demonstration by intersex activists in the US in Boston. Since this, October 26 has been named as Intersex Awareness Day - a day to raise awareness about intersex as a gender identity and to help educate people about and advocate for the rights and recognition of the intersex community.
October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Not all heroes wear capes, but some wear mascara and lipstick! History is made TODAY when people like @aleksamanila.bsky.social are serving their community by day and proudly performing in drag by night. Happy #LGBTQHistoryMonth!

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A photo of Aleksa Manila dressed in super hero themed drag on a light yellow background and the image is titled Aleksa Manila and has various labels and titles listed throughout the image such as: genderqueer drag queen therapist award winning proud filipinx immigrant drag mother socialite she/they/siya Light yellow background, Aleksa Manila at the header and below is a photo of Aleksa Manila in drag laying on her side somewhat upright and laughing. The copy reads, Born in the Philippines, Aleksa Manila is a social activist by day and a drag socialite by night in Seattle. She moved to Seattle in 1995 from Manila, eager to reunite with her mother, a single parent of four. As a FilipinX immigrant, her Filipino culture, along with her ethnic and religious heritage, holds great significance in her life. Light yellow background the header reads, Advocacy and the copy reads, "Aleksa Manila advocates for HIV prevention and drug addiction awareness in the LGBTQ+ community as a program manager at Public Health - Seattle & King County, focusing on the sexual health of trans women. With extensive experience in behavioral health and social services, she has coordinated programs like Project NEON and provided testing and counseling for HIV and STDs. In 2012, she founded Pride ASIA and serves on its board, along with other organizations. Manila has received many awards, including the Dr. Bob Wood Award for Excellence in HIV Prevention (2013) and the GSBA Business and Humanitarian Award for Community Leadership (2019)." Light yellow background, the header reads, "drag" and the copy reads, "By night, she becomes a drag queen, proudly nurturing 40+ drag daughters. Embracing the role of a drag mother brings out her naturally protective, caring, and supportive qualities, as she enjoys helping others become their best selves. She is often amazed at how her drag tips and tricks find their way into their work. Drag infuses humor into topics that can be sensitive or painful, creating a space for meaningful conversations in beautiful ways. This experience has deepened her understanding and compassion for the LGBTQ community as a whole. An award-winning drag performer, she has earned prestigious titles, including Miss Gay Seattle (2003) and Miss Gay Filipino (2001), among numerous accolades."
October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Homicide is the leading cause of death for pregnant and postpartum women in the United States? Nearly half of those women who are pregnant and/or postpartum are experiencing domestic violence. Abortion access is vital, especially for those facing such violence. bit.ly/47etF04 @pbsnews.org
Screenshot of PBS Newshour article. The header reads, "Abortion restrictions may be fueling a rise in domestic violence, experts warn." Below is an image map of the US and states in orange in which there are abortion restrictions and the domestic violence rates have increased by 7-10% since 2022.
October 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Happy #LGBTQHistoryMonth! Today, we shine a spotlight on the advocacy and leadership of Charlie Brydon, often regarded as the father of the LGBTQ civil rights movement in WA State. A businessman and organizer, he played a crucial role in the founding LGBTQ orgs and advancing LGBTQ rights in WA.
A scrapbook style journal graphic with photos of Charlie Brydon on the right. The copy on the post reads: Charlie Brydon - 1940-2021 Known as the father of the LGBTQ civil rights movement in Washington State After moving from New Jersey to Seattle in 1974 post-military service, he co-founded the Dorian Group in 1975 to unite LGBTQ professionals and city officials for inclusivity. He organized gay bar tours and luncheons to build connections, which contributed to the ban on housing discrimination against the LGBTQ community. Charlie Brydon achieved significant victories for LGBTQ rights, including passing city ordinances against employment and housing discrimination in 1973 and 1975, and persuading Mayor Wes Uhlman to establish Seattle's first Pride Week in 1977. He was instrumental in forming organizations like SEAMEC, GSBA, and the Northwest AIDs Foundation, and held prominent positions in national LGBTQ advocacy groups, such as the National LGBTQ Task Force.
October 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Celebrating #MedicalAssistantsRecognitionWeek! We truly appreciate our Medical Assistants! They are the backbone of medical practices like ours. If you find yourself in a medical facility this week, don’t forget to express your gratitude to an MA today! #MARWeek
A graphic design on a white background, cartoon drawing of diverse people in dark blue scrubs speaking to one another. Above the copy in blue reads, "Thank you medical assistants." Below the drawing the copy in blue reads, "Happy MA recognition week." Above the cartoon drawing is Cedar River Clinics' logo and below the cartoon drawing in bold black text it reads, "10.20.2025 to 10.24.2025."
October 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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We welcomed some special guests at our Renton clinic on Wednesday! A heartfelt thank you to Rep. Taylor and Rep. Macri for their visit. We take pride in residing in a state that consistently works to enhance access to abortion care!
Photo of Mercedes Sanchez, Cedar River Clinics' Executive Director, Representative Jamila Taylor, Representative Nicole Macri, Anuj Khattar Cedar River Clinics Medical Director
October 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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In honor of celebrating #LGBTQHistoryMonth, we are proudly spotlighting Cal Anderson, a remarkable activist and leader in Washington State's history. He made headlines as the state's first openly gay legislator, earning the affection of many through his humor and optimism.
In the style of a scrapbook opened journal. The background is a pastel rainbow. And there are two polaroid styles photos of Cal Anderson and one of Cal Anderson Park. The black text on the image reads: Cal Anderson made history as Washington’s first openly gay state legislator. Anderson was a beloved politician known for his humor and optimism. He won an open State Senate seat with 81% of the vote but faced health challenges from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma related to AIDS shortly after being sworn in. His battle came to a tragic end on August 4, 1995, when his partner, Eric Ishino, discovered him. In 2003, Seattle honored him by naming a park in the heart of the historically LGBTQ Capitol Hill neighborhood after him. But more importantly, his commitment to advancing LGBTQ rights left a lasting impact on Washington State.
October 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Happy #InternationalPronounsDay! Today, we celebrate and remind folks about the importance of respecting and using each person's chosen pronouns. Not sure what someone's pronouns are? Just ask! It's a small step that can make a huge difference in fostering inclusivity and respect.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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We love the queers, mascs, femmes, and the theys and thems! Happy #LGBTQHistoryMonth! We are going to highlight some lesser known #LGBTQ heroes in Washington State and beyond for the rest of LGBTQ history month. Stay tuned for our highlights of trailblazing queer activists. 🌈 🏳️‍🌈
A rainbow background, with a collage of LGBTQ icons, some nationally famous and some locally famous -- from artists to activists. From left to right, top to bottom: Brandi Carlile, Marsha P. Johnson, Dr. Jamison Green, Joel Aguirre, Peg Johnston, Kiyoshi Kuromiya, Divine, Jinkx Monsoon, Aleksa Manila, Charlie Brydon, Audre Lorde, Marsha Botzer, Cal Anderson, Heather Purser.
October 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Columbus didn't discover anything; Indigenous peoples inhabited this land long before colonial Europeans arrived. It is essential for us to continue advocating for and supporting Indigenous communities and their rights. Support @iwrising.bsky.social on #IndigenousPeoplesday
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October 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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#NationalHerpesAwarenessDay is tomorrow, October 13! #Herpes is so common about 2 in 3 people have HSV-1 and 1 in 6 people have HSV-2. HSV-1 and HSV-2 are not curable but they are treatable and there are safer sex practices to reduce transmission. It’s time we #StopTheStigma for #HSV.
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October 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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It's a great day to be GAY! No matter if you are out, still in the closet, or came out years ago, happy #NationalComingOutDay! You are valid and the Cedar River Clinics team supports your #LGBTQ sexuality and/or gender identity.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Happy #NationalMidwiferyWeek! At Cedar River Clinics, we're proud to honor our Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) who deliver exceptional, comprehensive care to our pregnant patients. Their dedication and expertise make a world of difference in each patient's journey.
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October 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM