Liz Saila
@lizsaila.bsky.social
Helping track pro- and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation with LegiAlerts | anti-bigotry | physics & astronomy nerd | sf&f & ttrpg geek | trans | AuDHD | she/her | https://sites.google.com/view/liz-h-saila/home
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Just heard disappointing news that @warren.senate.gov will co-sponsor the Kids Online Safety Act again despite overwhelming opposition from LGBTQ, human rights, abortion rights, and racial justice groups.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
Why Are Some Democrats Backing MAGA's Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship?
From late-night host cancellations to removing LGBTQ+ history from government sites, politicians in both parties are contributing to the overwriting of the internet — a place where lots of queer and t...
www.teenvogue.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Just heard disappointing news that @warren.senate.gov will co-sponsor the Kids Online Safety Act again despite overwhelming opposition from LGBTQ, human rights, abortion rights, and racial justice groups.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
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at or around 6:30 pm C.T, the Arlington, Texas city council will decide whether or not to reinstate a citywide LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance. The city is in a bitter fight over this ordinance. I'll be watching, and you too can watch it here: www.arlingtontx.gov/Government/M...
December 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
at or around 6:30 pm C.T, the Arlington, Texas city council will decide whether or not to reinstate a citywide LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance. The city is in a bitter fight over this ordinance. I'll be watching, and you too can watch it here: www.arlingtontx.gov/Government/M...
This Missouri Bill (MO 2026 HB 2314) is an all ages trans bathroom ban for public accommodations
@legialerts.org
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December 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
This Missouri Bill (MO 2026 HB 2314) is an all ages trans bathroom ban for public accommodations
@legialerts.org
house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?ye...
@legialerts.org
house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?ye...
This is another one of those, "It's not abuse or endangerment to misgender your trans kids and not help them transition" bills from Missouri
legiscan.com/MO/text/SB10...
legiscan.com/MO/text/SB10...
December 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This is another one of those, "It's not abuse or endangerment to misgender your trans kids and not help them transition" bills from Missouri
legiscan.com/MO/text/SB10...
legiscan.com/MO/text/SB10...
SJR 71 would amend Missouri's State Constitution to make gender affirming medical care for minors, and non-emergency abortions for all ages, to be illegal.
www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_W...
www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_W...
December 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
SJR 71 would amend Missouri's State Constitution to make gender affirming medical care for minors, and non-emergency abortions for all ages, to be illegal.
www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_W...
www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_W...
A reproductive health care & gender affirming medical care shield law bill in NY has gone to the Governor.
@legialerts.org
legiscan.com/NY/text/S049...
@legialerts.org
legiscan.com/NY/text/S049...
New York S04914 | 2025-2026 | General Assembly
Bill Text (2025-12-08) Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, from criminal or civil liability or ...
legiscan.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A reproductive health care & gender affirming medical care shield law bill in NY has gone to the Governor.
@legialerts.org
legiscan.com/NY/text/S049...
@legialerts.org
legiscan.com/NY/text/S049...
FL 2026 S 0790 Would repeal the Don't Say Gay / Don't Say Trans laws for K12 and would also repeal DEI instruction bans
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legiscan.com/FL/text/S079...
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legiscan.com/FL/text/S079...
Florida S0790 | 2026 | Regular Session
Bill Text (2025-12-08) Education [Filed]
legiscan.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
FL 2026 S 0790 Would repeal the Don't Say Gay / Don't Say Trans laws for K12 and would also repeal DEI instruction bans
@legialerts.org
legiscan.com/FL/text/S079...
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legiscan.com/FL/text/S079...
Florida has prefiled FL 2026 S 0782, which would repeal bans on Medicaid spending for abortion care and transgender medical care.
@legialerts.org
legiscan.com/FL/text/S078...
@legialerts.org
legiscan.com/FL/text/S078...
Florida S0782 | 2026 | Regular Session
Bill Text (2025-12-08) Health Care Freedom Act [Filed]
legiscan.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Florida has prefiled FL 2026 S 0782, which would repeal bans on Medicaid spending for abortion care and transgender medical care.
@legialerts.org
legiscan.com/FL/text/S078...
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US Senate pushing ban on trans healthcare, most abortions, nationwide
US Senate pushing ban on trans healthcare, most abortions, nationwide
The US federal government is poised to codify that trans lives are inherently wasteful and effectively end transition for most people across the entire United States.
theneedlenews.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:03 AM
US Senate pushing ban on trans healthcare, most abortions, nationwide
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Tucked inside the Republican bill for health care subsidies, a clause that would restrict the money from being used for abortion (with exception for rape, incest or life of the mother) or for "any sex trait modification procedure or service."
www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
December 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Tucked inside the Republican bill for health care subsidies, a clause that would restrict the money from being used for abortion (with exception for rape, incest or life of the mother) or for "any sex trait modification procedure or service."
www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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“You’re the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place. A terrible reporter.”
Trump again attacks a Black female reporter, ABC’s Rachel Scott, for asking about releasing the full boat strike video - which he said he would do 5 days ago
And the other journalists stay silent🐔
Trump again attacks a Black female reporter, ABC’s Rachel Scott, for asking about releasing the full boat strike video - which he said he would do 5 days ago
And the other journalists stay silent🐔
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
“You’re the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place. A terrible reporter.”
Trump again attacks a Black female reporter, ABC’s Rachel Scott, for asking about releasing the full boat strike video - which he said he would do 5 days ago
And the other journalists stay silent🐔
Trump again attacks a Black female reporter, ABC’s Rachel Scott, for asking about releasing the full boat strike video - which he said he would do 5 days ago
And the other journalists stay silent🐔
Knowledge is power, and it's easy to feel like one's power has diminished.
My cope? One way was building this:
This summarizes the patterns of pro-LGBTQ+ and anti-LGBTQ+ bills and laws produced in the US since 2009, with links to more detailed subpages & corresponding annual legislative trackers.
My cope? One way was building this:
This summarizes the patterns of pro-LGBTQ+ and anti-LGBTQ+ bills and laws produced in the US since 2009, with links to more detailed subpages & corresponding annual legislative trackers.
Or to compare and contrast the pro-LGBTQ bills with the anti- ones...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Big Summary LGBTQ Bills
docs.google.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Knowledge is power, and it's easy to feel like one's power has diminished.
My cope? One way was building this:
This summarizes the patterns of pro-LGBTQ+ and anti-LGBTQ+ bills and laws produced in the US since 2009, with links to more detailed subpages & corresponding annual legislative trackers.
My cope? One way was building this:
This summarizes the patterns of pro-LGBTQ+ and anti-LGBTQ+ bills and laws produced in the US since 2009, with links to more detailed subpages & corresponding annual legislative trackers.
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If you see a doctor, a politician, a scientist, authority figure or your choice raising Concerns about gender-affirming care for kids, trans people in sports, who uses what bathroom
they’re promoting a manufactured controversy invented by white christian nationalists, whether they know it or not
they’re promoting a manufactured controversy invented by white christian nationalists, whether they know it or not
The Anti-Trans Hate Machine Podcast | A TranSlash Podcast
Listen to The Anti-Trans Hate Machine, a TransLash podcast that delves into the roots of transphobia, uncovering the entities and ideologies fueling anti-trans hate.
translash.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
If you see a doctor, a politician, a scientist, authority figure or your choice raising Concerns about gender-affirming care for kids, trans people in sports, who uses what bathroom
they’re promoting a manufactured controversy invented by white christian nationalists, whether they know it or not
they’re promoting a manufactured controversy invented by white christian nationalists, whether they know it or not
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1. In a Sunday Night surprise, the trans healthcare coverage ban has been removed from the military NDAA.
Congressional leaders released the negotiated bill this evening, and though the House AND Senate contained the provision, it is not in the final bill!
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Congressional leaders released the negotiated bill this evening, and though the House AND Senate contained the provision, it is not in the final bill!
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Trans Healthcare Coverage Ban Stripped From Negotiated Military NDAA Bill In Sunday Night Surprise
Anti-DEI and sports ban provisions for the military still exist in the bill, but the removal of a health care provision is a major victory for transgender people in congressional legislation.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:02 AM
1. In a Sunday Night surprise, the trans healthcare coverage ban has been removed from the military NDAA.
Congressional leaders released the negotiated bill this evening, and though the House AND Senate contained the provision, it is not in the final bill!
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Congressional leaders released the negotiated bill this evening, and though the House AND Senate contained the provision, it is not in the final bill!
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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I have a piece in the current issue of the New York Review of Books on the anti-trans agenda and the dangers it poses for the rights of cis women. www.nybooks.com/articles/202...
The Anti-Trans Playbook | Paisley Currah
The current crusade against trans people imperils not just their rights but the survival of the legal doctrine built to protect all women from discrimination.
www.nybooks.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I have a piece in the current issue of the New York Review of Books on the anti-trans agenda and the dangers it poses for the rights of cis women. www.nybooks.com/articles/202...
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It is disgusting that Trump’s hateful words of calling Somali Americans “garbage” have continued to go unchecked by members of the Republican Party.
These are US citizens he is denigrating.
We have a duty as Americans to call out his hateful rhetoric.
These are US citizens he is denigrating.
We have a duty as Americans to call out his hateful rhetoric.
December 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It is disgusting that Trump’s hateful words of calling Somali Americans “garbage” have continued to go unchecked by members of the Republican Party.
These are US citizens he is denigrating.
We have a duty as Americans to call out his hateful rhetoric.
These are US citizens he is denigrating.
We have a duty as Americans to call out his hateful rhetoric.
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Today, a federal judge permanently enjoined a portion of a Georgia law banning gender dysphoria treatment in prison, finding that its blanket ban on hormone therapy violated the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
December 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Today, a federal judge permanently enjoined a portion of a Georgia law banning gender dysphoria treatment in prison, finding that its blanket ban on hormone therapy violated the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
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this is especially true because the federal Vaccines for Children program had its coverage determined by ACIP’s recommendations. An enormous number of children are eligible for that program.
I’m really scared for the effects of this, especially for our poorest little ones.
I’m really scared for the effects of this, especially for our poorest little ones.
Let's be very clear that one of the major effects of the CDC no longer recommending various vaccinations is that it becomes much harder for folks who still want to be—or want their children to be—vaccinated to get their insurance providers to cover those vaccinations.
December 6, 2025 at 4:05 AM
this is especially true because the federal Vaccines for Children program had its coverage determined by ACIP’s recommendations. An enormous number of children are eligible for that program.
I’m really scared for the effects of this, especially for our poorest little ones.
I’m really scared for the effects of this, especially for our poorest little ones.
The law banning GAC for prisoners in Georgia was enjoined for 8th amendment violations. It was passed this spring as GA 2025 SB 185.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The law banning GAC for prisoners in Georgia was enjoined for 8th amendment violations. It was passed this spring as GA 2025 SB 185.
ccrjustice.org/home/press-c...
ccrjustice.org/home/press-c...
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Georgia "perpetuated cruel and unusual punishment" by banning gender-affirming care for inmates, attorney Emily Early says.
Georgia law banning gender-affirming care for trans inmates struck down
Georgia "perpetuated cruel and unusual punishment" by banning gender-affirming care for inmates, attorney Emily Early says.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Georgia "perpetuated cruel and unusual punishment" by banning gender-affirming care for inmates, attorney Emily Early says.
Well, it's thematically like a Women's bill of rights in that it has a trans exclusionary sex definition, and corresponding bathroom, sports and prison bans...
How many of these does NH need?https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB1447/2026
How many of these does NH need?https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB1447/2026
December 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Well, it's thematically like a Women's bill of rights in that it has a trans exclusionary sex definition, and corresponding bathroom, sports and prison bans...
How many of these does NH need?https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB1447/2026
How many of these does NH need?https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB1447/2026
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Hey, if yr a Boston or MA local punk or metal band on here, who thinks yr sound and vibe would be a good fit for the Boston Dyke March, a non-corporate trans-inclusive (and trans-led) event running since 1995, or if yr in touch with one, reach out to me, my DMs are open.
really hope I can manage to find a punk band or two to play Boston Dyke March this year
December 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Hey, if yr a Boston or MA local punk or metal band on here, who thinks yr sound and vibe would be a good fit for the Boston Dyke March, a non-corporate trans-inclusive (and trans-led) event running since 1995, or if yr in touch with one, reach out to me, my DMs are open.
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🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈I dream of the day when the world can become a place where transgender people can live proudly and freely as themselves, and where they can love freely
As a mascot, I see human love as beautiful and wonderful.
I love you all today as well♡
As a mascot, I see human love as beautiful and wonderful.
I love you all today as well♡
December 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈I dream of the day when the world can become a place where transgender people can live proudly and freely as themselves, and where they can love freely
As a mascot, I see human love as beautiful and wonderful.
I love you all today as well♡
As a mascot, I see human love as beautiful and wonderful.
I love you all today as well♡
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I'm so tired man.
I need you cis people to understand this. Rachel Levine did everything right. Legal name change. Legal sex update. So professional and accomplished she got SENATE APPROVAL as an open trans woman.
There's nothing we can do that they won't ignore to hurt us. So don't let them.
I need you cis people to understand this. Rachel Levine did everything right. Legal name change. Legal sex update. So professional and accomplished she got SENATE APPROVAL as an open trans woman.
There's nothing we can do that they won't ignore to hurt us. So don't let them.
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I'm so tired man.
I need you cis people to understand this. Rachel Levine did everything right. Legal name change. Legal sex update. So professional and accomplished she got SENATE APPROVAL as an open trans woman.
There's nothing we can do that they won't ignore to hurt us. So don't let them.
I need you cis people to understand this. Rachel Levine did everything right. Legal name change. Legal sex update. So professional and accomplished she got SENATE APPROVAL as an open trans woman.
There's nothing we can do that they won't ignore to hurt us. So don't let them.
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A federal court blocked a move to weaken protections for children with disabilities in Maine. The decision holds the state accountable for keeping young people connected to community-based behavioral health care, rather than unnecessarily pushing them into institutions. https://tinyurl.com/8s7vf38b
Judge rejects move by Maine and Justice Department to rollback settlement over disabled children's rights
A U.S. District Court judge rejected Maine and Justice Department's effort to weaken settlement over violating civil rights of children with disabilities.
www.bangordailynews.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A federal court blocked a move to weaken protections for children with disabilities in Maine. The decision holds the state accountable for keeping young people connected to community-based behavioral health care, rather than unnecessarily pushing them into institutions. https://tinyurl.com/8s7vf38b