Matt Katawicz
@mattkatawicz.com
🏛️ DC-based
👨💻 Tech SaaS
💜 #EndAlz Advocate & Alz Assc Board Member
🌈 Standing up for #DEI & #LGBTQ rights
🎤 Celine Dion & Sara Bareilles stan
👨💻 Tech SaaS
💜 #EndAlz Advocate & Alz Assc Board Member
🌈 Standing up for #DEI & #LGBTQ rights
🎤 Celine Dion & Sara Bareilles stan
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Matt Katawicz
@mattkatawicz.com
· Feb 2
We must protect trans people and trans kids from the hateful and harmful actions of the Trump Administration.
Help me fundraise for @lambdalegal.bsky.social , protecting LGBTQ+ and HIV people in court!
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Help me fundraise for @lambdalegal.bsky.social , protecting LGBTQ+ and HIV people in court!
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DC's @eleanornorton.bsky.social has long supported those with Alzheimer's and their families. On Friday, we thanked her and asked for help funding the NIH and CDC as well as passing the Alz Screening & Prevention Act to make it easier to get a diagnosis. #endalz
@alzimpact.bsky.social
@alzimpact.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
DC's @eleanornorton.bsky.social has long supported those with Alzheimer's and their families. On Friday, we thanked her and asked for help funding the NIH and CDC as well as passing the Alz Screening & Prevention Act to make it easier to get a diagnosis. #endalz
@alzimpact.bsky.social
@alzimpact.bsky.social
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Have you heard about this?
"As the govt shutdown drags on, buildings at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (HQ for the Webb telescope among other missions) are being emptied without notice. Highly specialized equipment is at risk of being thrown away like trash."
h/t @climatebrad.hillheat.com
"As the govt shutdown drags on, buildings at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (HQ for the Webb telescope among other missions) are being emptied without notice. Highly specialized equipment is at risk of being thrown away like trash."
h/t @climatebrad.hillheat.com
NASA may be quietly gutting an iconic campus with what it calls strategic closures, workers fear | CNN
Buildings at Goddard’s Maryland campus are being emptied and padlocked, sources say. NASA leadership has pushed back against the concerns.
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Have you heard about this?
"As the govt shutdown drags on, buildings at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (HQ for the Webb telescope among other missions) are being emptied without notice. Highly specialized equipment is at risk of being thrown away like trash."
h/t @climatebrad.hillheat.com
"As the govt shutdown drags on, buildings at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (HQ for the Webb telescope among other missions) are being emptied without notice. Highly specialized equipment is at risk of being thrown away like trash."
h/t @climatebrad.hillheat.com
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the president is demanding the nation’s highest court let him starve american citizens, in case you’re wondering where we are right now www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
November 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
the president is demanding the nation’s highest court let him starve american citizens, in case you’re wondering where we are right now www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump violated the Constitution and federal law by ordering hundreds of National Guard soldiers to Portland, Oregon, earlier this year, a federal judge ruled Friday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump-Appointed Judge Rules His Portland Military Takeover Was Unconstitutional
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump violated the Constitution and federal law by ordering hundreds of National Guard soldiers to Portland, Oregon, earlier this year, a federal judge ruled Friday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Suicidal for centrists to be begging for moderation when now would be a great time to pass some big, ambitious policies and remind people why Democrats are better than Republicans.
Universal swing in action: "What we saw last night was a directional shift toward Democrats in 99.8% of counties that held partisan elections." www.gelliottmorris.com/p/seven-data...
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Suicidal for centrists to be begging for moderation when now would be a great time to pass some big, ambitious policies and remind people why Democrats are better than Republicans.
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As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
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I wanted to offer some thoughts on the Gates climate memo that has been circulating this week. While I can't directly speak for others, I can say that my own response is one of dismay & deep frustration (and that this view is shared by many climate/Earth scientists). [1/n]
October 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I wanted to offer some thoughts on the Gates climate memo that has been circulating this week. While I can't directly speak for others, I can say that my own response is one of dismay & deep frustration (and that this view is shared by many climate/Earth scientists). [1/n]
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y’all I’m going to be real, the workers at the biggest music venues in DC are trying to unionize
we need IMP the parent company to recognize voluntarily
that won’t happen without noise
please, bluesky, do what u do best
@930club.bsky.social
@theatlantisdc.bsky.social
@theanthemdc.bsky.social
we need IMP the parent company to recognize voluntarily
that won’t happen without noise
please, bluesky, do what u do best
@930club.bsky.social
@theatlantisdc.bsky.social
@theanthemdc.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
y’all I’m going to be real, the workers at the biggest music venues in DC are trying to unionize
we need IMP the parent company to recognize voluntarily
that won’t happen without noise
please, bluesky, do what u do best
@930club.bsky.social
@theatlantisdc.bsky.social
@theanthemdc.bsky.social
we need IMP the parent company to recognize voluntarily
that won’t happen without noise
please, bluesky, do what u do best
@930club.bsky.social
@theatlantisdc.bsky.social
@theanthemdc.bsky.social
The city was filled with proud patriots who don’t stand with tyrants today
October 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The city was filled with proud patriots who don’t stand with tyrants today
More #protestjoy today from #NoKings in DC!
October 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
More #protestjoy today from #NoKings in DC!
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In this video, Andrews points out something important. When people think of Christians, they tend to think of the Christian nationalists who cheer on Trump's evil. That makes non-evil Christians like Andrews furious. Others should feel that way too.
*adds Bryan Andrews to 'mildly decent white people' playlist*
October 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In this video, Andrews points out something important. When people think of Christians, they tend to think of the Christian nationalists who cheer on Trump's evil. That makes non-evil Christians like Andrews furious. Others should feel that way too.
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Protein powders aren’t poisoning you, but we need supplement regulation.
I wrote an article on the lead in protein powder headlines, actual science (spoiler: it ain’t prop 65 & consumer reports)
and what we should be discussing about supplements:
Read it here: news.immunologic.org/p/consumer-r...
I wrote an article on the lead in protein powder headlines, actual science (spoiler: it ain’t prop 65 & consumer reports)
and what we should be discussing about supplements:
Read it here: news.immunologic.org/p/consumer-r...
October 16, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Protein powders aren’t poisoning you, but we need supplement regulation.
I wrote an article on the lead in protein powder headlines, actual science (spoiler: it ain’t prop 65 & consumer reports)
and what we should be discussing about supplements:
Read it here: news.immunologic.org/p/consumer-r...
I wrote an article on the lead in protein powder headlines, actual science (spoiler: it ain’t prop 65 & consumer reports)
and what we should be discussing about supplements:
Read it here: news.immunologic.org/p/consumer-r...
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List of CDC information that appears to have been taken down so far:
1. CDC Atlas
2. CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
3. HRSA Target
4. Language removed for LGBT work
5. CDC Social Vulnerability Index
1. CDC Atlas
2. CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
3. HRSA Target
4. Language removed for LGBT work
5. CDC Social Vulnerability Index
January 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
List of CDC information that appears to have been taken down so far:
1. CDC Atlas
2. CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
3. HRSA Target
4. Language removed for LGBT work
5. CDC Social Vulnerability Index
1. CDC Atlas
2. CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
3. HRSA Target
4. Language removed for LGBT work
5. CDC Social Vulnerability Index
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Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, and DHS need to answer for their unchecked attacks on Chicago residents.
ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.
The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.
ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.
The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.
October 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, and DHS need to answer for their unchecked attacks on Chicago residents.
ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.
The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.
ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.
The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.
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There must be some mistake, I read 50 Atlantic articles about how RFK Jr just wants to help Americans eat more vegetables
They continue to eviscerate the public health machinery that has quietly kept Americans, and others around the world, safe and healthy for decades.
October 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
There must be some mistake, I read 50 Atlantic articles about how RFK Jr just wants to help Americans eat more vegetables
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an affirmative case for trans rights as a pillar of good democratic governance
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
October 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
an affirmative case for trans rights as a pillar of good democratic governance
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1. In a devastating new Pew Research Survey, only 3 in 10 transgender adults report being accepted by their parents.
And only 1 in 10 say they are accepted by their extended family.
This is the lowest number ever found in surveys asking similar questions.
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And only 1 in 10 say they are accepted by their extended family.
This is the lowest number ever found in surveys asking similar questions.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Pew Survey: Only 31% Of Trans People Report Being Accepted By Their Parents
The survey comes as transgender people experience a legal assault from the far-right in the United States.
www.erininthemorning.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
1. In a devastating new Pew Research Survey, only 3 in 10 transgender adults report being accepted by their parents.
And only 1 in 10 say they are accepted by their extended family.
This is the lowest number ever found in surveys asking similar questions.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
And only 1 in 10 say they are accepted by their extended family.
This is the lowest number ever found in surveys asking similar questions.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Lavender scare is back.
EXCLUSIVE: FBI Director Kash Patel fired an agent in training for displaying a gay pride flag on his desk while appointed to a field office in California last year, according to three people familiar with the matter and a dismissal notice reviewed by MSNBC.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/k...
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/k...
Kash Patel fires FBI agent trainee for displaying gay pride flag
The FBI employee was fired on the first day of the government shutdown as President Trump threatened more terminations.
www.msnbc.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Lavender scare is back.
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MPD did not stop collaborating with ICE after the emergency ended. They proceeded full steam ahead, working hand in hand to terrorize DC’s immigrant communities, with Bowser’s blessing. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/10/01/dc-police-immigration-trump-crime/
Immigration officers still patrol with D.C. police after Trump emergency
The Washington Post reviewed photos and videos of at least half a dozen incidents since Sept. 10. They show D.C. police officers with masked agents in vests labeled HSI for Homeland Security Investiga...
washingtonpost.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:25 AM
MPD did not stop collaborating with ICE after the emergency ended. They proceeded full steam ahead, working hand in hand to terrorize DC’s immigrant communities, with Bowser’s blessing. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/10/01/dc-police-immigration-trump-crime/
Over 550 entertainers incl: Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Natalie Portman, Aaron Sorkin, Spike Lee, Pedro Pascal, Ben Stiller, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Penn, John Legend, Damon Lindelof, Julianne Moore, Janelle Monáe, Barbra Streisand, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ethan Hawke, Billie Eilish.
Jane Fonda relaunches free speech group started by her father during the McCarthy era www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
Jane Fonda relaunches free speech group started by her father during the McCarthy era
In wake of the Trump administration’s censorship threats, the actor re-established the Committee for the First Amendment with A-list support
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Over 550 entertainers incl: Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Natalie Portman, Aaron Sorkin, Spike Lee, Pedro Pascal, Ben Stiller, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Penn, John Legend, Damon Lindelof, Julianne Moore, Janelle Monáe, Barbra Streisand, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ethan Hawke, Billie Eilish.
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so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesn’t like, which is totally normal stuff
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...
www.404media.co
October 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesn’t like, which is totally normal stuff
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
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There is a *lot* going on in Congress at the moment but incidents like this are why H.R. 5143, which would undo DC's high-speed chase law, is so dangerous, inappropriate, and needs to be stopped. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c... (3/3)
October 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
There is a *lot* going on in Congress at the moment but incidents like this are why H.R. 5143, which would undo DC's high-speed chase law, is so dangerous, inappropriate, and needs to be stopped. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c... (3/3)
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OpenAI employees are very excited about how well their new AI tool can create fake videos of people doing crimes and have definitely thought through all the implications of this
September 30, 2025 at 11:24 PM
OpenAI employees are very excited about how well their new AI tool can create fake videos of people doing crimes and have definitely thought through all the implications of this