Carl
@carlicious.bsky.social
Trans/nonbinary/gender fluid. They/them. Pansexual. Neurodivergent. Southern/Central Appalachia. Solidarity with the poors and with the marginalized. I can do all things through spite which strengthens me 💜
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20 Sep 5 -- From Kamala Harris's new book
“I agree with the concerns expressed by parents and players that we have to take into account biological factors such as muscle mass and unfair student athletic advantage when we determine who plays on which teams..." (1/2) @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
“I agree with the concerns expressed by parents and players that we have to take into account biological factors such as muscle mass and unfair student athletic advantage when we determine who plays on which teams..." (1/2) @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
Kamala Harris cites concerns about trans athletes in her book
The Trump campaign attacked Harris over her positions on transgender rights. She says they were misconstrued.
www.politico.com
September 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
20 Sep 5 -- From Kamala Harris's new book
“I agree with the concerns expressed by parents and players that we have to take into account biological factors such as muscle mass and unfair student athletic advantage when we determine who plays on which teams..." (1/2) @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
“I agree with the concerns expressed by parents and players that we have to take into account biological factors such as muscle mass and unfair student athletic advantage when we determine who plays on which teams..." (1/2) @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
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Happy International Women's Day!
May every woman find their way into the room where their voice is most needed—whether that's a board room, a legislature, or a PTA meeting.
When we stand up and speak our values, women change the world!
May every woman find their way into the room where their voice is most needed—whether that's a board room, a legislature, or a PTA meeting.
When we stand up and speak our values, women change the world!
March 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Happy International Women's Day!
May every woman find their way into the room where their voice is most needed—whether that's a board room, a legislature, or a PTA meeting.
When we stand up and speak our values, women change the world!
May every woman find their way into the room where their voice is most needed—whether that's a board room, a legislature, or a PTA meeting.
When we stand up and speak our values, women change the world!
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In Oversight today, my colleagues stuck to their usual script: blaming immigrants for all crime & claiming Dem mayors are too soft. Well, I was curious to know if they’ve ever had an immigrant with a criminal record that they could recall. Tune in!
March 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
In Oversight today, my colleagues stuck to their usual script: blaming immigrants for all crime & claiming Dem mayors are too soft. Well, I was curious to know if they’ve ever had an immigrant with a criminal record that they could recall. Tune in!
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The incredibly accurate timeline of Trump‘s first 30 days
March 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The incredibly accurate timeline of Trump‘s first 30 days
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Last year, Republicans silenced her.
This year, many stood beside her and defeated four anti-trans bills.
This is the power of standing up for your beliefs and for what's right, and good trouble.
National Democrats, take notice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This year, many stood beside her and defeated four anti-trans bills.
This is the power of standing up for your beliefs and for what's right, and good trouble.
National Democrats, take notice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Stop these crazy bills’: Republicans join Democrats to defeat anti-trans legislation in Montana
One bill would remove trans children from their parents, and the other would ban drag shows and Pride marches
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Last year, Republicans silenced her.
This year, many stood beside her and defeated four anti-trans bills.
This is the power of standing up for your beliefs and for what's right, and good trouble.
National Democrats, take notice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This year, many stood beside her and defeated four anti-trans bills.
This is the power of standing up for your beliefs and for what's right, and good trouble.
National Democrats, take notice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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It’s been a long day, but in short, bullies ain’t shit! I don’t care what title you hold! This isn’t some long gone reality tv show or failed casino; it is war!
How dare a draft dodging dumb dupe humiliate an ally & berate a brave man who has actually been on a battlefield for his people?!
How dare a draft dodging dumb dupe humiliate an ally & berate a brave man who has actually been on a battlefield for his people?!
March 1, 2025 at 5:28 AM
It’s been a long day, but in short, bullies ain’t shit! I don’t care what title you hold! This isn’t some long gone reality tv show or failed casino; it is war!
How dare a draft dodging dumb dupe humiliate an ally & berate a brave man who has actually been on a battlefield for his people?!
How dare a draft dodging dumb dupe humiliate an ally & berate a brave man who has actually been on a battlefield for his people?!
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The House will vote TODAY on whether to advance devastating cuts to Medicaid that would destroy lifesaving programs for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more.
Call your representative now and tell them to save Medicaid at (202) 224-3121.
Call your representative now and tell them to save Medicaid at (202) 224-3121.
February 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The House will vote TODAY on whether to advance devastating cuts to Medicaid that would destroy lifesaving programs for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more.
Call your representative now and tell them to save Medicaid at (202) 224-3121.
Call your representative now and tell them to save Medicaid at (202) 224-3121.
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URGENT: The House is set to vote tomorrow on whether to advance $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid — eviscerating essential programs that provide lifesaving services for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
Congress: Save Medicaid Now
Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.
action.aclu.org
February 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
URGENT: The House is set to vote tomorrow on whether to advance $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid — eviscerating essential programs that provide lifesaving services for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
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IDENTITY
‘Genital verification’? Trans advocate mocks anti-trans bathroom laws with bathroom signs.
A brilliant trans rights advocate skewers the state’s anti-trans politicians by creating a fake sign stating that the government was verifying people’s genitals.
www.upworthy.com/funny-bathro...
‘Genital verification’? Trans advocate mocks anti-trans bathroom laws with bathroom signs.
A brilliant trans rights advocate skewers the state’s anti-trans politicians by creating a fake sign stating that the government was verifying people’s genitals.
www.upworthy.com/funny-bathro...
‘Genital verification’? Funny troll mocks anti-trans bathroom laws with Dallas airport signs.
People were shocked in the men's room.
www.upworthy.com
February 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
IDENTITY
‘Genital verification’? Trans advocate mocks anti-trans bathroom laws with bathroom signs.
A brilliant trans rights advocate skewers the state’s anti-trans politicians by creating a fake sign stating that the government was verifying people’s genitals.
www.upworthy.com/funny-bathro...
‘Genital verification’? Trans advocate mocks anti-trans bathroom laws with bathroom signs.
A brilliant trans rights advocate skewers the state’s anti-trans politicians by creating a fake sign stating that the government was verifying people’s genitals.
www.upworthy.com/funny-bathro...
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It is shameful that RAINN, representing sexually abused people, erased trans people because they are scared of Trump.
To any org censoring themselves: you cannot jettison trans to save yourself. Yes, if you don't, other groups may suffer, and you might too.
But we are all in this together.
To any org censoring themselves: you cannot jettison trans to save yourself. Yes, if you don't, other groups may suffer, and you might too.
But we are all in this together.
February 18, 2025 at 5:33 AM
It is shameful that RAINN, representing sexually abused people, erased trans people because they are scared of Trump.
To any org censoring themselves: you cannot jettison trans to save yourself. Yes, if you don't, other groups may suffer, and you might too.
But we are all in this together.
To any org censoring themselves: you cannot jettison trans to save yourself. Yes, if you don't, other groups may suffer, and you might too.
But we are all in this together.
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Boycott apartheid Israel's dates for Ramadan! Israeli dates help fund the genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestine.
About 80% of ‘Israeli’ dates are grown, using stolen water resources, in illegal colonial
settlements on stolen Palestinian land. #BDS #FreePalestine
About 80% of ‘Israeli’ dates are grown, using stolen water resources, in illegal colonial
settlements on stolen Palestinian land. #BDS #FreePalestine
February 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Boycott apartheid Israel's dates for Ramadan! Israeli dates help fund the genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestine.
About 80% of ‘Israeli’ dates are grown, using stolen water resources, in illegal colonial
settlements on stolen Palestinian land. #BDS #FreePalestine
About 80% of ‘Israeli’ dates are grown, using stolen water resources, in illegal colonial
settlements on stolen Palestinian land. #BDS #FreePalestine
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Omg these morons are incompetent….so you’re telling me they fired 300-400 employees at the Energy Department that work on the nuclear weapons program and now want to rehire them smh….what can possibly go wrong www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
February 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Omg these morons are incompetent….so you’re telling me they fired 300-400 employees at the Energy Department that work on the nuclear weapons program and now want to rehire them smh….what can possibly go wrong www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Cough cough... F around and find out!
But Donny is still out here still trying to chop down the programs we pay for and need.
We are keeping that pressure ON. Don’t worry, I ain’t letting up.
But Donny is still out here still trying to chop down the programs we pay for and need.
We are keeping that pressure ON. Don’t worry, I ain’t letting up.
January 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Cough cough... F around and find out!
But Donny is still out here still trying to chop down the programs we pay for and need.
We are keeping that pressure ON. Don’t worry, I ain’t letting up.
But Donny is still out here still trying to chop down the programs we pay for and need.
We are keeping that pressure ON. Don’t worry, I ain’t letting up.
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I saw a post saying that ICE is pausing its tip line, so I decided to call myself to verify.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
January 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I saw a post saying that ICE is pausing its tip line, so I decided to call myself to verify.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
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I want every single trans person to read this document. It is important to understand what we are fighting against and the shamelessness of their hatred. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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 7:08 AM
I want every single trans person to read this document. It is important to understand what we are fighting against and the shamelessness of their hatred. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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1. Trump has announced he will sign 200 executive orders on day 1. Already, the first package targeting transgender people has been announced, and many more could be coming.
Writer Mira Lazine details what you could see through Trump EOs today.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Writer Mira Lazine details what you could see through Trump EOs today.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Trump Promised 200 Executive Orders Day 1: Here Are Some That Could Target Trans People
On Sunday, far-right outlet The Free Press leaked what is expected to be the first anti-trans executive order Trump will sign. There could be more. Here are the ones experts expect.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
1. Trump has announced he will sign 200 executive orders on day 1. Already, the first package targeting transgender people has been announced, and many more could be coming.
Writer Mira Lazine details what you could see through Trump EOs today.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Writer Mira Lazine details what you could see through Trump EOs today.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Elon Musk callously called homelessness “a lie in most cases”. He is obscenely rich, telling Trump what programs to eliminate. So, some facts:
-17% are children
-many are veterans
-affordable housing is scarce
-Elon is an asshole
substack.com/home/post/p-...
-17% are children
-many are veterans
-affordable housing is scarce
-Elon is an asshole
substack.com/home/post/p-...
December 16, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Elon Musk callously called homelessness “a lie in most cases”. He is obscenely rich, telling Trump what programs to eliminate. So, some facts:
-17% are children
-many are veterans
-affordable housing is scarce
-Elon is an asshole
substack.com/home/post/p-...
-17% are children
-many are veterans
-affordable housing is scarce
-Elon is an asshole
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Do you have trans people in your life who you worry might be losing hope? Are you, maybe, one such person yourself?
Or, are you a fan of great writing by incredible trans people and want to read what they're thinking in this historic moment?
Assigned Media's Stay With Us package launches today.
Or, are you a fan of great writing by incredible trans people and want to read what they're thinking in this historic moment?
Assigned Media's Stay With Us package launches today.
Stay With Us — Assigned
Assigned Media wants you to live! And, what keeps us steadfast and ready to meet the moment is the example of other members of our community who refuse to let fear or hopelessness keep them from their...
www.assignedmedia.org
November 20, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Do you have trans people in your life who you worry might be losing hope? Are you, maybe, one such person yourself?
Or, are you a fan of great writing by incredible trans people and want to read what they're thinking in this historic moment?
Assigned Media's Stay With Us package launches today.
Or, are you a fan of great writing by incredible trans people and want to read what they're thinking in this historic moment?
Assigned Media's Stay With Us package launches today.
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15 House Dems just voted for HR 9495, which would give Trump power to name any advocacy group or nonprofit as “terrorist affiliated" with no due process.
Senate Dems must not let this attack on free speech come up for a vote during the lame-duck.
If it does, they must vote NO.
Senate Dems must not let this attack on free speech come up for a vote during the lame-duck.
If it does, they must vote NO.
The House Just Blessed Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook by Passing Nonprofit-Killer Bill
Attacking civili society is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes — and the House, including some Democrats, just gave Trump the power to do it.
theintercept.com
November 21, 2024 at 6:09 PM
15 House Dems just voted for HR 9495, which would give Trump power to name any advocacy group or nonprofit as “terrorist affiliated" with no due process.
Senate Dems must not let this attack on free speech come up for a vote during the lame-duck.
If it does, they must vote NO.
Senate Dems must not let this attack on free speech come up for a vote during the lame-duck.
If it does, they must vote NO.