Derek G
@derekinnyc.bsky.social
Urban Planner 🏙️ Trans 🏳️⚧️ Brooklyn. Probably in that order.
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Due to the organizing of LGBTQ & Palestinian activists fighting to end the genocide in Gaza, @hrc.org has confirmed it is no longer sponsored by weapons companies Northrop Grumman and RTX Corporation
Out joint statement w/
@adalahjustice.bsky.social
www.adalahjusticeproject.org/hrc-victory-...
Out joint statement w/
@adalahjustice.bsky.social
www.adalahjusticeproject.org/hrc-victory-...
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Due to the organizing of LGBTQ & Palestinian activists fighting to end the genocide in Gaza, @hrc.org has confirmed it is no longer sponsored by weapons companies Northrop Grumman and RTX Corporation
Out joint statement w/
@adalahjustice.bsky.social
www.adalahjusticeproject.org/hrc-victory-...
Out joint statement w/
@adalahjustice.bsky.social
www.adalahjusticeproject.org/hrc-victory-...
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the needs of the anxious comfortable white male doing midcentury working class drag are at the very bottom of my list right now
October 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
the needs of the anxious comfortable white male doing midcentury working class drag are at the very bottom of my list right now
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October 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Trump threatening millions of dollars in funding to @nycschools.bsky.social is illegal and cruel. We will never sell out our trans youth.
I want to be VERY clear: trans New Yorkers are protected by the NYC Human Rights Law and the NY State Constitution.
I want to be VERY clear: trans New Yorkers are protected by the NYC Human Rights Law and the NY State Constitution.
POLITICO Pro: Trump administration gives city school system one more day to overhaul transgender guidelines
At stake is $15 million in grant funding for magnet school programs next year.
subscriber.politicopro.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trump threatening millions of dollars in funding to @nycschools.bsky.social is illegal and cruel. We will never sell out our trans youth.
I want to be VERY clear: trans New Yorkers are protected by the NYC Human Rights Law and the NY State Constitution.
I want to be VERY clear: trans New Yorkers are protected by the NYC Human Rights Law and the NY State Constitution.
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Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect.
As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.
As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.
August 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect.
As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.
As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.
I’m of two minds here. On one hand, I welcome Dems naming point-blank that the system is broken, finally. On the other, it’s been broken, and many, including Harris, would’ve kept it that way if elected. Without bold action, statements like this feel hollow. Just listening isn’t going to cut it.
Seeing Kamala Harris openly say that the system is broken was so powerful.
Just having someone in her position say it so candidly without qualification was beyond powerful.
Just having someone in her position say it so candidly without qualification was beyond powerful.
August 1, 2025 at 5:11 AM
I’m of two minds here. On one hand, I welcome Dems naming point-blank that the system is broken, finally. On the other, it’s been broken, and many, including Harris, would’ve kept it that way if elected. Without bold action, statements like this feel hollow. Just listening isn’t going to cut it.
I’m attempting a well deserved post-primary social media break but still need my local politics news updates. Finally getting a paid subscription to @thecity.nyc and @hellgatenyc.com ! Their coverage is consistent and an invaluable resource!
June 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I’m attempting a well deserved post-primary social media break but still need my local politics news updates. Finally getting a paid subscription to @thecity.nyc and @hellgatenyc.com ! Their coverage is consistent and an invaluable resource!
I began my medical transition at 16 without a doctor or support from my parents. It was dangerous and could have cost me my life.
Banning or restricting trans healthcare won’t erase trans people, it only blocks access to safe, legal care!
Banning or restricting trans healthcare won’t erase trans people, it only blocks access to safe, legal care!
June 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I began my medical transition at 16 without a doctor or support from my parents. It was dangerous and could have cost me my life.
Banning or restricting trans healthcare won’t erase trans people, it only blocks access to safe, legal care!
Banning or restricting trans healthcare won’t erase trans people, it only blocks access to safe, legal care!
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The NYT's anti-trans fear mongering was cited in a Supreme Court briefing that stripped away the rights of trans kids. They need to be fully blacklisted by queer people and their allies. Don't work for them. Don't use them for book press. Don't speak with them for stories. They made their bed.
June 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The NYT's anti-trans fear mongering was cited in a Supreme Court briefing that stripped away the rights of trans kids. They need to be fully blacklisted by queer people and their allies. Don't work for them. Don't use them for book press. Don't speak with them for stories. They made their bed.
Holy airball on this messaging. Stripping kid’s healthcare isn’t a distraction. This is an emergency, not political theater.
June 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Holy airball on this messaging. Stripping kid’s healthcare isn’t a distraction. This is an emergency, not political theater.
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Im so grateful to @chasestrangio.bsky.social and everyone who continues to fight for the rights of transgender Americans, and who push back against healthcare discrimination more broadly as well.
The front lines of civil rights fights are never easy. But we need good folks there.
The front lines of civil rights fights are never easy. But we need good folks there.
June 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Im so grateful to @chasestrangio.bsky.social and everyone who continues to fight for the rights of transgender Americans, and who push back against healthcare discrimination more broadly as well.
The front lines of civil rights fights are never easy. But we need good folks there.
The front lines of civil rights fights are never easy. But we need good folks there.
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Here's a longer video of Brad Lander's detention just now inside 26 Federal Plaza as he tried to walk a man out of immigration court, by masked federal agents.
June 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Here's a longer video of Brad Lander's detention just now inside 26 Federal Plaza as he tried to walk a man out of immigration court, by masked federal agents.
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NEW: These families say they're leaving the U.S. because of its anti-transgender climate
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
These families say they're leaving the U.S. because of its anti-transgender climate
One of the families said they decided to move from Colorado to New Zealand after their 9-year-old trans daughter’s health care was interrupted.
www.nbcnews.com
June 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
NEW: These families say they're leaving the U.S. because of its anti-transgender climate
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
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"A review by @thecity.nyc of thousands of pages of court documents paints a striking picture of how intensely [Cuomo's] legal defense has come after any woman he sees as part of his downfall. And taxpayers have footed the bill, to the tune of $19 million," @rosalindadams.bsky.social reports.
Inside Cuomo’s State-Funded Legal War Against the Women Who Accused Him of Sexual Harassment
A review by THE CITY of thousands of pages of court documents paints the most complete picture of how intensely he is battling the women who stepped forward.
www.thecity.nyc
June 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"A review by @thecity.nyc of thousands of pages of court documents paints a striking picture of how intensely [Cuomo's] legal defense has come after any woman he sees as part of his downfall. And taxpayers have footed the bill, to the tune of $19 million," @rosalindadams.bsky.social reports.
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Had a great time canvassing for @shahanafrombk.bsky.social with awesome folks from @bkforge.bsky.social @ppgnyvotespac.bsky.social and team @aoc.bsky.social -- wonderful day to be out campaigning for progressive leadership in Brooklyn!
May 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Had a great time canvassing for @shahanafrombk.bsky.social with awesome folks from @bkforge.bsky.social @ppgnyvotespac.bsky.social and team @aoc.bsky.social -- wonderful day to be out campaigning for progressive leadership in Brooklyn!
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The Trump administration is pulling back from enforcing long-established fair housing protections for transgender people — but federal law still protects us against discrimination.
In battle against transgender rights, Trump targets HUD’s housing policies
In the months since President Donald Trump took back the White House and installed a loyalist to lead the federal housing department, HUD Secretary Scott Turner and his team have moved swiftly to undo...
apnews.com
May 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Trump administration is pulling back from enforcing long-established fair housing protections for transgender people — but federal law still protects us against discrimination.
Urban planner trans stereotype reporting for duty 🫡
New episode is up! We talked with @katelynburns.com about her article in @theflytrapmedia.com, asking the question "Why are so many trans people into urban planning?" It was such a great conversation! Check it out! thewaroncars.org/2025/04/22/e...
April 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Urban planner trans stereotype reporting for duty 🫡
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AOC: If you are an LGBTQ kid or family, we cannot throw you under the bus in order to win an election. In this house, we stand together
March 22, 2025 at 12:07 AM
AOC: If you are an LGBTQ kid or family, we cannot throw you under the bus in order to win an election. In this house, we stand together
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“Are things worse than they were before Stonewall? Not yet."
I spoke with LGBTQ+ elders about what survival looks like under a hostile political regime and their advice for young people right now — which is namely, act even when you're afraid.
I spoke with LGBTQ+ elders about what survival looks like under a hostile political regime and their advice for young people right now — which is namely, act even when you're afraid.
From Stonewall to now: LGBTQ+ elders on navigating fear in dark times
LGBTQ+ elders share what survival looks like under a hostile political regime and their advice to young people on taking action, even when they're afraid.
19thnews.org
March 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“Are things worse than they were before Stonewall? Not yet."
I spoke with LGBTQ+ elders about what survival looks like under a hostile political regime and their advice for young people right now — which is namely, act even when you're afraid.
I spoke with LGBTQ+ elders about what survival looks like under a hostile political regime and their advice for young people right now — which is namely, act even when you're afraid.
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do you want to join the Democratic Party in Brooklyn?
sign up here: repyourblock.com
(note-- you're signing up to join a reform coalition and fight for the party we deserve)
sign up here: repyourblock.com
(note-- you're signing up to join a reform coalition and fight for the party we deserve)
March 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
do you want to join the Democratic Party in Brooklyn?
sign up here: repyourblock.com
(note-- you're signing up to join a reform coalition and fight for the party we deserve)
sign up here: repyourblock.com
(note-- you're signing up to join a reform coalition and fight for the party we deserve)
Is the "right long-term strategy" in the room with us now?
This isn’t really news but the chairman of the New York Democratic Party really fucking sucks
March 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Is the "right long-term strategy" in the room with us now?
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New Yorkers: Call Sen. Gillibrand’s office to vote NO on cloture and NO on the Republican Spending Bill.
They vote in the morning.
☎️: (202) 224-4451
They vote in the morning.
☎️: (202) 224-4451
March 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
New Yorkers: Call Sen. Gillibrand’s office to vote NO on cloture and NO on the Republican Spending Bill.
They vote in the morning.
☎️: (202) 224-4451
They vote in the morning.
☎️: (202) 224-4451
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We've confirmed the US Bureau of Prisons has transferred trans women to men's prisons despite three court rulings blocking Trump's executive order
“I’m continuing to be punished for existing. I'm a pawn in others' political games" -Whitney, 31-year-old woman taken to men's prison this week, told us
“I’m continuing to be punished for existing. I'm a pawn in others' political games" -Whitney, 31-year-old woman taken to men's prison this week, told us
Trans women transferred to men’s prisons despite rulings against Trump’s order
Incarcerated trans women report being groped by male guards and suicidal thoughts: ‘I’m punished for existing’
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We've confirmed the US Bureau of Prisons has transferred trans women to men's prisons despite three court rulings blocking Trump's executive order
“I’m continuing to be punished for existing. I'm a pawn in others' political games" -Whitney, 31-year-old woman taken to men's prison this week, told us
“I’m continuing to be punished for existing. I'm a pawn in others' political games" -Whitney, 31-year-old woman taken to men's prison this week, told us
Need a home tour of Caro's place.
Preferably in the style of MTV Cribs.
Preferably in the style of MTV Cribs.
My kind of breaking news: Robert Caro on next installment of his LBJ biography: “Well, I’ll tell you what pages I’m up to—951.” www.smithsonianmag.com/history/rifl...
Rifling Through the Archives With Legendary Historian Robert Caro
Reams of papers, revealing how the scholar came to write his iconic biographies of Robert Moses and Lyndon B. Johnson, are preserved forever in New York. But his work is far from over
www.smithsonianmag.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Need a home tour of Caro's place.
Preferably in the style of MTV Cribs.
Preferably in the style of MTV Cribs.