M-son
@masoninky.bsky.social
Proud Kentuckian. 🏳️⚧️Doing my best to make my state a better place to live for everyone. He/him
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M-son
@masoninky.bsky.social
· Dec 14
My name is Mason and I'm a trans advocate in Kentucky.
If you are trans or have questions about being trans and you need help or someone to talk to, especially if you are in Kentucky, DM me. I'm happy to talk!
If you are trans or have questions about being trans and you need help or someone to talk to, especially if you are in Kentucky, DM me. I'm happy to talk!
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An analysis of news pieces about Trump’s anti-trans decrees found that “70 percent did not include a quote from a single trans person. Instead, journalists turned to cisgender sources — mostly government officials — to speak about trans people, their lives, and how they would be affected.”
NEW: Firings of LGBTQ staff at NBC and Condé Nast have worsened an already dire picture for legacy news media when it comes to covering the trans community.
From @billiejsweeney.bsky.social, a close look at our increasingly degraded media environment.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
From @billiejsweeney.bsky.social, a close look at our increasingly degraded media environment.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Corporate Media’s Queer Purge — Assigned
It’s no coincidence that historic assaults on trans and queer people’s rights have been accompanied by the mainstream media’s widespread dismissal of LGBTQ+ journalists and the elimination of beats de...
www.assignedmedia.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
An analysis of news pieces about Trump’s anti-trans decrees found that “70 percent did not include a quote from a single trans person. Instead, journalists turned to cisgender sources — mostly government officials — to speak about trans people, their lives, and how they would be affected.”
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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this is harassment. it's abusive. and it places a congresswoman's life in danger. i don't care what you think of mcbride herself or trans women in general.
condemn this behavior. tell those we elected that it's time for them to publicly condemn this behavior, too.
condemn this behavior. tell those we elected that it's time for them to publicly condemn this behavior, too.
someone went up to sarah mcbride in front of the u.s. congress, hurled her deadname at her loudly and called her a pedophile repeatedly, posted video of the exchange to x, and it is now going wildly viral
i will not share the video
but if you’re not speaking up about this, you’re hurting yourself
i will not share the video
but if you’re not speaking up about this, you’re hurting yourself
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
this is harassment. it's abusive. and it places a congresswoman's life in danger. i don't care what you think of mcbride herself or trans women in general.
condemn this behavior. tell those we elected that it's time for them to publicly condemn this behavior, too.
condemn this behavior. tell those we elected that it's time for them to publicly condemn this behavior, too.
This is a good thread to read to see exactly what is happening there.
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This is a good thread to read to see exactly what is happening there.
I had to send an email to ~15 trans people that I've helped apply for their passports about this today explaining what was going on and even though I know it's not my fault I still feel like I've let them down.
Fuck. I just got a card with the right gender and turned it in to get a book.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US supreme court lets Trump block passport sex markers for trans and non-binary people
Decision by high court’s conservative majority is Trump administration’s latest win on emergency docket
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I had to send an email to ~15 trans people that I've helped apply for their passports about this today explaining what was going on and even though I know it's not my fault I still feel like I've let them down.
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1. In a major shadow docket ruling from the Supreme Court, the court has ruled against trans people's passports, giving a stay to the Trump administration.
The admin has previously indicated it intend to revoke some passports if it got this ruling.
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The admin has previously indicated it intend to revoke some passports if it got this ruling.
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SCOTUS Rules Against Trans People's Passport Gender Markers In Shadow Docket Ruling
The administration has previously indicated it could revoke some trans people's passports if it got this ruling.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
1. In a major shadow docket ruling from the Supreme Court, the court has ruled against trans people's passports, giving a stay to the Trump administration.
The admin has previously indicated it intend to revoke some passports if it got this ruling.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
The admin has previously indicated it intend to revoke some passports if it got this ruling.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Fuck. I just got a card with the right gender and turned it in to get a book.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US supreme court lets Trump block passport sex markers for trans and non-binary people
Decision by high court’s conservative majority is Trump administration’s latest win on emergency docket
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Fuck. I just got a card with the right gender and turned it in to get a book.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
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It genuinely is weird not voting today. I feel like I've voted on something every year since I could vote
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
It genuinely is weird not voting today. I feel like I've voted on something every year since I could vote
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In Louisville, almost every kid being tried in adult court is Black. From KyCIR:
In Louisville, almost every kid being tried in adult court is Black
Local experts and advocates say the disparity is alarming, but not surprising.
www.lpm.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In Louisville, almost every kid being tried in adult court is Black. From KyCIR:
So we all remember when he shot his buddy in the face and then his buddy had to apologize right? I didn't dream that?
November 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
So we all remember when he shot his buddy in the face and then his buddy had to apologize right? I didn't dream that?
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hug your war criminals a little tighter today
November 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
hug your war criminals a little tighter today
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i hope this is how you find out about dick cheney
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
i hope this is how you find out about dick cheney
The girls are fightingggggggg
November 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The girls are fightingggggggg
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1. This morning, a flurry of movement in federal rulemaking signals Trump's intent to ban transgender youth care nationwide.
If these rules go into effect, the administration may be successful in doing so.
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If these rules go into effect, the administration may be successful in doing so.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Trump Admin Attempts To Ban Trans Youth Care Nationwide With New Federal Rules
Three new rules pushed by the Trump administration may serve as the next wave of a federal crackdown on trans youth care.
www.erininthemorning.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
1. This morning, a flurry of movement in federal rulemaking signals Trump's intent to ban transgender youth care nationwide.
If these rules go into effect, the administration may be successful in doing so.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
If these rules go into effect, the administration may be successful in doing so.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Do not look away. This is what is happening in our names.
😲 SEATTLE: Shackled at his wrists and ankles, an elderly man struggles in the cold rain to mount the slippery stairs to this Avelo jet, which will fly him to another detention facility in Texas 👀
October 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Do not look away. This is what is happening in our names.
Went to the 50th anniversary midnight showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show.
I'm very happy that this year I got to dress as Rocky. I feel more comfortable in my body than I ever have before.
Also I'm proud to report that one thing has not changed in my transition: hoes still don't get cold.
I'm very happy that this year I got to dress as Rocky. I feel more comfortable in my body than I ever have before.
Also I'm proud to report that one thing has not changed in my transition: hoes still don't get cold.
October 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Went to the 50th anniversary midnight showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show.
I'm very happy that this year I got to dress as Rocky. I feel more comfortable in my body than I ever have before.
Also I'm proud to report that one thing has not changed in my transition: hoes still don't get cold.
I'm very happy that this year I got to dress as Rocky. I feel more comfortable in my body than I ever have before.
Also I'm proud to report that one thing has not changed in my transition: hoes still don't get cold.
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If you have it please donate cash to the food banks. $10 in their hands will feed more people than the $10 worth of canned goods you can buy for retail prices. Also check on your elders. Many of them will not admit they rely on these programs so grocery gift cards or a surprise bag of staples
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
reut.rs
October 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
If you have it please donate cash to the food banks. $10 in their hands will feed more people than the $10 worth of canned goods you can buy for retail prices. Also check on your elders. Many of them will not admit they rely on these programs so grocery gift cards or a surprise bag of staples
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34 people killed in 50 days. Their guilt or innocence unknown, for an alleged crime that doesn't carry a death sentence. That's a lot of death.
adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/
adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/
October 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
34 people killed in 50 days. Their guilt or innocence unknown, for an alleged crime that doesn't carry a death sentence. That's a lot of death.
adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/
adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/
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I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
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Believe me, if you’re on the marketplace odds are you’re seeing an increase, even if you didn’t qualify for the subsidy. DM me or Joe — we want to hear from you!
Any Kentuckians out there have individual or family private health insurance on the kynect marketplace and are concerned about federal subsidies vanishing? Hit up my DMs.
October 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Believe me, if you’re on the marketplace odds are you’re seeing an increase, even if you didn’t qualify for the subsidy. DM me or Joe — we want to hear from you!
So like everything is worse to sell ads but like... who are the ads for? Like who sees an ad anymore and is like "I want to buy that?"
October 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
So like everything is worse to sell ads but like... who are the ads for? Like who sees an ad anymore and is like "I want to buy that?"
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JB Pritzker gave a speech today reminding protesters that tyranny fails when courageous people stand up for their fellow human beings who are facing persecution. A few hours later, the Illinois State Police he commands pushed peaceful protesters standing up for immigrants into oncoming traffic.
Chaos. ISP just made a charge, pushing people back east toward 25th Ave., right into cars pulling out of the parking lot. I hear people talking about arrests but it's too dark to see. People panic, run.
October 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
JB Pritzker gave a speech today reminding protesters that tyranny fails when courageous people stand up for their fellow human beings who are facing persecution. A few hours later, the Illinois State Police he commands pushed peaceful protesters standing up for immigrants into oncoming traffic.