Andrea Johnson
@andrealjohnson.bsky.social
Gender justice and state policy all the time. Senior Director of State Policy & Strategy @National Women’s Law Center. Live and work in MD & DC, but my ❤️ is forever in MN. Views my own.
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Montgomery County Public Schools comes out and tells Trump to pound sand with his EO telling schools that they have to discriminate against transgender students.
This is how you refuse to comply.
This is how you refuse to comply.
January 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Montgomery County Public Schools comes out and tells Trump to pound sand with his EO telling schools that they have to discriminate against transgender students.
This is how you refuse to comply.
This is how you refuse to comply.
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"The message is loud and clear: The war against poverty is over, and Americans struggling to get by are on their own." Read the statement from @lelaineb.bsky.social and GCPI Faculty Director Peter Edelman.
www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/the-t...
www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/the-t...
The Trump Administration’s Federal Funding Freeze Signals a Broader Attack on Economic Security - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality
In its first week, the Trump administration executed a chaotic and aggressive policy blitz, issuing more than 300 executive actions. These actions signal a stark shift in federal priorities—one that t...
www.georgetownpoverty.org
January 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"The message is loud and clear: The war against poverty is over, and Americans struggling to get by are on their own." Read the statement from @lelaineb.bsky.social and GCPI Faculty Director Peter Edelman.
www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/the-t...
www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/the-t...
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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NEW — OMB temporarily pauses all agency grants and loans programs.
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
January 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
NEW — OMB temporarily pauses all agency grants and loans programs.
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
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The same lawmakers & orgs behind abortion bans are now driving attacks on gender-affirming care—with a familiar framework. Our new report exposes how decades-old anti-abortion strategies are being weaponized to strip trans people of essential health care.
New Targets, Old Tactics: How Attacks on Health Care for Transgender People Are Repurposing the Anti-Abortion Playbook - National Women's Law Center
Bans on health care for transgender people have surged all over the country, and their proponents are using familiar strategies. They have modeled their attacks after strategies finetuned over decades by the anti-abortion movement. Our report explores how the anti-trans movement has repurposed anti-abortion narratives, policies, and tactics to promote bans on health care for […]
nwlc.org
January 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The same lawmakers & orgs behind abortion bans are now driving attacks on gender-affirming care—with a familiar framework. Our new report exposes how decades-old anti-abortion strategies are being weaponized to strip trans people of essential health care.
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The Office of Management and Budget is one of the most important federal agencies, which is why Russell Vought—who was an architect of Project 2025—must NOT be its director.
Tell the Senate they must vote NO on his nomination by texting UNFIT to 32434.
Tell the Senate they must vote NO on his nomination by texting UNFIT to 32434.
Russell Vought: The Project 2025 Architect and OMB Nominee Coming for Our Democracy
Vought’s priorities and Project 2025 go hand in hand, making him the last person who should be the lead in setting governmental priorities, budgets, and workplace policies.
nwlc.org
January 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Office of Management and Budget is one of the most important federal agencies, which is why Russell Vought—who was an architect of Project 2025—must NOT be its director.
Tell the Senate they must vote NO on his nomination by texting UNFIT to 32434.
Tell the Senate they must vote NO on his nomination by texting UNFIT to 32434.
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The RFK Jr. confirmation hearing has been scheduled for 1/29/25. The nomination is on shaky ground.
Here's the call to action: Reach Out To Your Senators and Urge Them To Oppose RFK Jr's nomination to be HHS Secretary
Here's how to do that, step-by-step:
Here's the call to action: Reach Out To Your Senators and Urge Them To Oppose RFK Jr's nomination to be HHS Secretary
Here's how to do that, step-by-step:
CTA: RFK Jr Nomination Hearing Scheduled - Time To Reach Out To Your Senators | Matthew Cortland
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January 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The RFK Jr. confirmation hearing has been scheduled for 1/29/25. The nomination is on shaky ground.
Here's the call to action: Reach Out To Your Senators and Urge Them To Oppose RFK Jr's nomination to be HHS Secretary
Here's how to do that, step-by-step:
Here's the call to action: Reach Out To Your Senators and Urge Them To Oppose RFK Jr's nomination to be HHS Secretary
Here's how to do that, step-by-step:
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This is good. If you have a Dem governor who hasn't issued a statement like this, ask them why not?
Trump’s proposal to strip birthright citizenship from those born in this nation is unconstitutional.
In Illinois, we follow the law.
This is only the start of attempts to undermine the rule of law, and Illinoisans can count on me to stand against unconstitutional actions.
In Illinois, we follow the law.
This is only the start of attempts to undermine the rule of law, and Illinoisans can count on me to stand against unconstitutional actions.
January 21, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This is good. If you have a Dem governor who hasn't issued a statement like this, ask them why not?
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How is redirecting civil rights enforcement away from investigating sex discrimination (the 2nd highest charge basis at the EEOC) to harassing trans folks helping cis women? Asking as a VP of a 50+ year old women’s rights org…
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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DEFENDING WOMEN FROM GENDER IDEOLOGY EXTREMISM AND RESTORING BIOLOGICAL TRUTH TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 7301 of title 5, United
www.whitehouse.gov
January 21, 2025 at 2:17 AM
How is redirecting civil rights enforcement away from investigating sex discrimination (the 2nd highest charge basis at the EEOC) to harassing trans folks helping cis women? Asking as a VP of a 50+ year old women’s rights org…
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Our hearts are broken to learn of the passing of Cecile Richards. Cecile was an incredible leader in the movement for freedom and justice, and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.
PRESS RELEASE: Fatima Goss Graves’ Statement on Passing of Cecile Richards - National Women's Law Center
Washington, DC – Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center, released a statement on the passing of Cecile Richards. “I am heartbroken by the passing of Cecile Richards. Cecile was a friend and mentor to me and countless leaders in our movement for freedom and justice. She was a fearless […]
nwlc.org
January 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Our hearts are broken to learn of the passing of Cecile Richards. Cecile was an incredible leader in the movement for freedom and justice, and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.
“Silence is not protection, silence is consent. Speak truth to power and imagine what can come next.” @staceyabrams.bsky.social at the State Innovation Exchange #Irresistiblefutures conference
December 13, 2024 at 5:19 PM
“Silence is not protection, silence is consent. Speak truth to power and imagine what can come next.” @staceyabrams.bsky.social at the State Innovation Exchange #Irresistiblefutures conference
Wisdom coming from @brotherjones.bsky.social at the State Innovation Exchange conference: “There is so much repression happening in the South because there is so much resistance to quell there.”
December 12, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Wisdom coming from @brotherjones.bsky.social at the State Innovation Exchange conference: “There is so much repression happening in the South because there is so much resistance to quell there.”
Excited to be at the State Innovation Exchange conference in ATL with state policymakers and state advocates from across the country who are leading the fight for a progressive, inclusive, beautiful future where we all thrive. States have the power to transform the nation! #irresistiblefutures
December 11, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Excited to be at the State Innovation Exchange conference in ATL with state policymakers and state advocates from across the country who are leading the fight for a progressive, inclusive, beautiful future where we all thrive. States have the power to transform the nation! #irresistiblefutures
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Regardless of who’s in the White House, major change that affects our day to day lives can be won at the state and local level. Organize with us.
November 28, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Regardless of who’s in the White House, major change that affects our day to day lives can be won at the state and local level. Organize with us.
At the Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women conference feeling 🔥 up to do all we can in Maryland to keep our people safe from Trump attacks and keep moving towards gender justice. So many powerful gender justice advocates in the room, including @arunamiller.bsky.social @arianakelly.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 3:25 PM
At the Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women conference feeling 🔥 up to do all we can in Maryland to keep our people safe from Trump attacks and keep moving towards gender justice. So many powerful gender justice advocates in the room, including @arunamiller.bsky.social @arianakelly.bsky.social
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BREAKING: Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia just filed for a historic union—a first at the Bezos-run chain.
@kimkelly.bsky.social has the story for us here:
inthesetimes.com/article/whol...
@kimkelly.bsky.social has the story for us here:
inthesetimes.com/article/whol...
Whole Foods Workers File for First-Ever Union, Defying Amazon
Workers in Philadelphia say they’re tired of being treated like robots.
inthesetimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 5:04 PM
BREAKING: Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia just filed for a historic union—a first at the Bezos-run chain.
@kimkelly.bsky.social has the story for us here:
inthesetimes.com/article/whol...
@kimkelly.bsky.social has the story for us here:
inthesetimes.com/article/whol...
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As Florida's former Attorney General, Bondi took no formal action to hold employers responsible for violating Florida's minimum wage when she was the only state official authorized to do so www.thenation.com/article/arch...
November 21, 2024 at 11:49 PM
As Florida's former Attorney General, Bondi took no formal action to hold employers responsible for violating Florida's minimum wage when she was the only state official authorized to do so www.thenation.com/article/arch...
Honored to speak at the Harvard Law Journal of Law and Gender symposium about how state and local policy advocacy is one of our best bets for holding the line against Trump attacks and continuing to advance gender justice. It was also a mini @nwlc.bsky.social reunion! @sunuchandy.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Honored to speak at the Harvard Law Journal of Law and Gender symposium about how state and local policy advocacy is one of our best bets for holding the line against Trump attacks and continuing to advance gender justice. It was also a mini @nwlc.bsky.social reunion! @sunuchandy.bsky.social
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We've made it easy to take action: Text JUDGES to 32434 or visit nwlc.org/judges to take action now. Together, we will fight fascism, defend democracy, and protect our communities.
November 18, 2024 at 4:27 PM
We've made it easy to take action: Text JUDGES to 32434 or visit nwlc.org/judges to take action now. Together, we will fight fascism, defend democracy, and protect our communities.
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ACTION NEEDED: There are 45 judicial vacancies. There are 47 days until the new Congress takes office. We can get these seats filled, and throw a wrench in Project 2025 from the get go. It’s time to put the pressure on our senators: Tell them to fill these vacancies with fair, unbiased judges.
November 18, 2024 at 4:27 PM
ACTION NEEDED: There are 45 judicial vacancies. There are 47 days until the new Congress takes office. We can get these seats filled, and throw a wrench in Project 2025 from the get go. It’s time to put the pressure on our senators: Tell them to fill these vacancies with fair, unbiased judges.