Lily E. Rood (she/her)
@lilyerood.bsky.social
Leader in non-profit and academic spaces for trans inclusion and DEI work. Poet, essayist, and community organizer. All views here are my own. 🏳️⚧️🩷
Learn about my work: linkedin.com/in/lily-rood
Learn about my work: linkedin.com/in/lily-rood
Should we all just get along with Ben Shapiro? I argue otherwise: open.substack.com/pub/transver...
No, We Don't Have to Live in Harmony With Ben Shapiro
We have to live with — not platform — one another.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Should we all just get along with Ben Shapiro? I argue otherwise: open.substack.com/pub/transver...
The internet is so good for fascist logics. People can label an entire identity group (multiple of late, really) as violent and unworthy of care without having ever MET someone in that group. You should have to have coffee with 5 trans people before you tweet an opinion about trans people. But alas.
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The internet is so good for fascist logics. People can label an entire identity group (multiple of late, really) as violent and unworthy of care without having ever MET someone in that group. You should have to have coffee with 5 trans people before you tweet an opinion about trans people. But alas.
I got so worked up about some lady wearing a "trans women are men" T-shirt out in public (at a farmers' market, for goodness sake!) the other day that I made a counter. Would anyone buy?
August 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I got so worked up about some lady wearing a "trans women are men" T-shirt out in public (at a farmers' market, for goodness sake!) the other day that I made a counter. Would anyone buy?
Also, let's be clear: they will try to say trans people started this fight, we picked the wrong battle, we're impractical or whatever. No. The ACLU opposed these cases going to SCOTUS, not least because our side already won in lower courts. SCOTUS is picking this fight for us.
Extremists in Congress tried legislating trans kids out of sports and they FAILED. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social took the "Child Predator Empowerment Act" head-on and the political will wasn't there. All the more absurd, then, that SCOTUS will take this on. We have to fight. www.aclu.org/press-releas...
Supreme Court Will Hear Challenges to Bans on Athletic Participation by Transgender Students | American Civil Liberties Union
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court today granted certiorari in two federal court cases involving transgender youth challenging bans on their participation...
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July 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Also, let's be clear: they will try to say trans people started this fight, we picked the wrong battle, we're impractical or whatever. No. The ACLU opposed these cases going to SCOTUS, not least because our side already won in lower courts. SCOTUS is picking this fight for us.
Extremists in Congress tried legislating trans kids out of sports and they FAILED. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social took the "Child Predator Empowerment Act" head-on and the political will wasn't there. All the more absurd, then, that SCOTUS will take this on. We have to fight. www.aclu.org/press-releas...
Supreme Court Will Hear Challenges to Bans on Athletic Participation by Transgender Students | American Civil Liberties Union
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court today granted certiorari in two federal court cases involving transgender youth challenging bans on their participation...
www.aclu.org
July 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Extremists in Congress tried legislating trans kids out of sports and they FAILED. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social took the "Child Predator Empowerment Act" head-on and the political will wasn't there. All the more absurd, then, that SCOTUS will take this on. We have to fight. www.aclu.org/press-releas...
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Incredible news for trans people - the Medicaid provision is out of the Trump horror bill. It did not require a point of order vote, and instead, Republicans pulled it out on their own, likely knowing they would lose the vote.
Good job to everyone for calling their Senators.
Good job to everyone for calling their Senators.
News: The most recent GOP reconciliation bill no longer has the provision to ban Medicaid from being used on gender-affirming care
The parliamentarian had disqualified the provision, but Republicans had left it on the text — it now has been removed
The parliamentarian had disqualified the provision, but Republicans had left it on the text — it now has been removed
July 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Incredible news for trans people - the Medicaid provision is out of the Trump horror bill. It did not require a point of order vote, and instead, Republicans pulled it out on their own, likely knowing they would lose the vote.
Good job to everyone for calling their Senators.
Good job to everyone for calling their Senators.
This app confuses me a lot. I keep getting new followers but no post interactions!
June 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
This app confuses me a lot. I keep getting new followers but no post interactions!
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So unused to good news
June 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
So unused to good news
Brad Lander is to this election what real, good allies are to queer movements lol
This is Mamdani's night and I'm so happy but also my god this man is a hero
"GOOD FUCKING RIDDANCE"
June 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Brad Lander is to this election what real, good allies are to queer movements lol
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In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
June 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's victory is a trans movement victory. When you stand unapologetically behind trans kids, it doesn't matter whether you're a Kentucky moderate (@andybeshearky.bsky.social) or a DSA member. You're something more important: principled. And you win. 🏳️⚧️ #zohran #nycmayor
June 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's victory is a trans movement victory. When you stand unapologetically behind trans kids, it doesn't matter whether you're a Kentucky moderate (@andybeshearky.bsky.social) or a DSA member. You're something more important: principled. And you win. 🏳️⚧️ #zohran #nycmayor
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We’re incredibly proud of our Founder and Executive Vice President, Lily E. Rood, for speaking at the Christopher Street Project & National Trans Visibility March Session.
Want to support our work? Head to transleadership.org
📬 Apply for an open volunteer position
💵 Support our summer pledge drive
Want to support our work? Head to transleadership.org
📬 Apply for an open volunteer position
💵 Support our summer pledge drive
June 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We’re incredibly proud of our Founder and Executive Vice President, Lily E. Rood, for speaking at the Christopher Street Project & National Trans Visibility March Session.
Want to support our work? Head to transleadership.org
📬 Apply for an open volunteer position
💵 Support our summer pledge drive
Want to support our work? Head to transleadership.org
📬 Apply for an open volunteer position
💵 Support our summer pledge drive
"I hold my fear with my fearlessness. They co-exist in a tension powerful enough to fuel a revolution." - from my new essay, "I Am Not Afraid," out now!
June 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"I hold my fear with my fearlessness. They co-exist in a tension powerful enough to fuel a revolution." - from my new essay, "I Am Not Afraid," out now!
I published a new essay this morning. I hope you'll give it a read!
transverse.substack.com/p/i-am-not-a...
transverse.substack.com/p/i-am-not-a...
I Am Not Afraid
On the tension between fear and its powerlessness, and on collective liberation.
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June 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I published a new essay this morning. I hope you'll give it a read!
transverse.substack.com/p/i-am-not-a...
transverse.substack.com/p/i-am-not-a...
Just two days from now some incredible community organizers will be in conversation for us to gain knowledge and inspiration. I'd love to see you there: bit.ly/ntlc-panel
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June 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Just two days from now some incredible community organizers will be in conversation for us to gain knowledge and inspiration. I'd love to see you there: bit.ly/ntlc-panel
Hoping to see many folks who've followed along with my work at its first big product, this incredible event! Register today for free: www.jotform.com/form/2515483...
June 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Hoping to see many folks who've followed along with my work at its first big product, this incredible event! Register today for free: www.jotform.com/form/2515483...
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Join us next week at our Community Organizing Panel!
Hear from:
✨ Cecelia Rose LaPointe (wiin/they)
✨ Adrien Lawyer (he/him)
✨ Adaku Utah (all pronouns)
✨ Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine (he/they)
#TransLeadership #CommunityOrganizing #LGBTQLeadership #NTLC #LaunchToLead
Hear from:
✨ Cecelia Rose LaPointe (wiin/they)
✨ Adrien Lawyer (he/him)
✨ Adaku Utah (all pronouns)
✨ Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine (he/they)
#TransLeadership #CommunityOrganizing #LGBTQLeadership #NTLC #LaunchToLead
June 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Join us next week at our Community Organizing Panel!
Hear from:
✨ Cecelia Rose LaPointe (wiin/they)
✨ Adrien Lawyer (he/him)
✨ Adaku Utah (all pronouns)
✨ Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine (he/they)
#TransLeadership #CommunityOrganizing #LGBTQLeadership #NTLC #LaunchToLead
Hear from:
✨ Cecelia Rose LaPointe (wiin/they)
✨ Adrien Lawyer (he/him)
✨ Adaku Utah (all pronouns)
✨ Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine (he/they)
#TransLeadership #CommunityOrganizing #LGBTQLeadership #NTLC #LaunchToLead
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NTLC is growing!
Head to transleadership.org/apply/
Head to transleadership.org/apply/
May 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
NTLC is growing!
Head to transleadership.org/apply/
Head to transleadership.org/apply/
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New on our blog: team spotlight featuring NTLC Founder Lily E. Rood. Read more about her story here at shorturl.at/AUilU #TransLeadership #NTLC
NTLC Team Spotlight: How Lily E. Rood Is Building Pathways for Trans Leaders
Lily E. Rood’s decision to found a nonprofit dedicated to trans leadership was the product of years of experience in organizing alongside peers and mentors. From leading projects to serving on coll…
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March 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New on our blog: team spotlight featuring NTLC Founder Lily E. Rood. Read more about her story here at shorturl.at/AUilU #TransLeadership #NTLC
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CNN reports that in a private meeting, Senator Michael Bennet erupted, accusing Democratic leadership of having "No strategy, no plan, and no message on this spending bill" (direct quote)
March 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
CNN reports that in a private meeting, Senator Michael Bennet erupted, accusing Democratic leadership of having "No strategy, no plan, and no message on this spending bill" (direct quote)
What just happened at Columbia is a warning: we will go down fighting or go down anyways. There are No. Other. Options.
They capitulated to the right, brought in NYPD, hired Mike Pompeo for goodness sake, and still got hammered by fascism.
We must for academic freedom No. Matter. What.
They capitulated to the right, brought in NYPD, hired Mike Pompeo for goodness sake, and still got hammered by fascism.
We must for academic freedom No. Matter. What.
March 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
What just happened at Columbia is a warning: we will go down fighting or go down anyways. There are No. Other. Options.
They capitulated to the right, brought in NYPD, hired Mike Pompeo for goodness sake, and still got hammered by fascism.
We must for academic freedom No. Matter. What.
They capitulated to the right, brought in NYPD, hired Mike Pompeo for goodness sake, and still got hammered by fascism.
We must for academic freedom No. Matter. What.
@zoandbehold.bsky.social was a true role model for me as I found the courage to come out, transition, and lead as my whole self. She's continuing the hard work that made that possible, and I am so, so grateful.
These kind of votes are born out of trans representation in government.
Rep. Howell & I have built solid relationships with Republicans and those relationships change hearts, minds, and (eventually) votes.
It is painful, grueling work. But it makes a difference.
Rep. Howell & I have built solid relationships with Republicans and those relationships change hearts, minds, and (eventually) votes.
It is painful, grueling work. But it makes a difference.
Two BIG wins in Motnana!
We killed two anti-trans bills today (a drag ban & a bill requiring CPS to remove trans kids from parents).
I'm so grateful for Montana Democrats, who have stood unwavering in their support of trans rights. And grateful to all the Republicans who said enough is enough.
We killed two anti-trans bills today (a drag ban & a bill requiring CPS to remove trans kids from parents).
I'm so grateful for Montana Democrats, who have stood unwavering in their support of trans rights. And grateful to all the Republicans who said enough is enough.
March 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM
@zoandbehold.bsky.social was a true role model for me as I found the courage to come out, transition, and lead as my whole self. She's continuing the hard work that made that possible, and I am so, so grateful.
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These kind of votes are born out of trans representation in government.
Rep. Howell & I have built solid relationships with Republicans and those relationships change hearts, minds, and (eventually) votes.
It is painful, grueling work. But it makes a difference.
Rep. Howell & I have built solid relationships with Republicans and those relationships change hearts, minds, and (eventually) votes.
It is painful, grueling work. But it makes a difference.
Two BIG wins in Motnana!
We killed two anti-trans bills today (a drag ban & a bill requiring CPS to remove trans kids from parents).
I'm so grateful for Montana Democrats, who have stood unwavering in their support of trans rights. And grateful to all the Republicans who said enough is enough.
We killed two anti-trans bills today (a drag ban & a bill requiring CPS to remove trans kids from parents).
I'm so grateful for Montana Democrats, who have stood unwavering in their support of trans rights. And grateful to all the Republicans who said enough is enough.
March 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
These kind of votes are born out of trans representation in government.
Rep. Howell & I have built solid relationships with Republicans and those relationships change hearts, minds, and (eventually) votes.
It is painful, grueling work. But it makes a difference.
Rep. Howell & I have built solid relationships with Republicans and those relationships change hearts, minds, and (eventually) votes.
It is painful, grueling work. But it makes a difference.
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This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a trans leader - thank you, @zoandbehold.bsky.social - and if folks are interested in additional opportunities to engage in trans leadership development, we're here to help at ntlcc.org 💙
NTLCC
The National Transgender Leadership Conference Committee (NTLCC) will bring together trans and gender non-conforming leaders from across the U.S. to build community and progress.
ntlcc.org
March 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a trans leader - thank you, @zoandbehold.bsky.social - and if folks are interested in additional opportunities to engage in trans leadership development, we're here to help at ntlcc.org 💙