Emily Starbuck Gerson
@emstarbuck.bsky.social
Queer Jewish Texan. Spouse of trans service member getting kicked out. LGBTQIA & military families advocate. Award-winning journalist & comms pro. Connector. Storyteller. www.emilystarbuck.com
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Citing a Trump order about “restoring biological truth,” the VA is making it more difficult for male veterans with breast cancer to get their care covered by the government.
The disease is deadlier than for women and “notably higher among veterans,” research shows.
By @ericumansky.bsky.social
The disease is deadlier than for women and “notably higher among veterans,” research shows.
By @ericumansky.bsky.social
Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
A Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica erects new roadblocks to care for veterans with the rare but deadly cancer. The agency cites no new science but relies on an executive orde...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Citing a Trump order about “restoring biological truth,” the VA is making it more difficult for male veterans with breast cancer to get their care covered by the government.
The disease is deadlier than for women and “notably higher among veterans,” research shows.
By @ericumansky.bsky.social
The disease is deadlier than for women and “notably higher among veterans,” research shows.
By @ericumansky.bsky.social
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"This group of political wizards has somehow concluded that if you just target states with Democratic senators, it will all be self-contained." www.thebulwark.com/p/a-prayer-f...
A Prayer for Our Country
And a reminder that here on earth, ‘God's work must truly be our own.’
www.thebulwark.com
October 4, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"This group of political wizards has somehow concluded that if you just target states with Democratic senators, it will all be self-contained." www.thebulwark.com/p/a-prayer-f...
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I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
October 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
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the dopes on X are screeching about bad bunny being a “foreigner” because they don’t know puerto rico is part of this country and nothing is more illustrative of this moment in history
September 29, 2025 at 2:07 AM
the dopes on X are screeching about bad bunny being a “foreigner” because they don’t know puerto rico is part of this country and nothing is more illustrative of this moment in history
I’m grateful for how many celebrities have spoken out about Kimmel, threats to free speech & urging folks to cancel Disney. Now can we see that same outrage and energy about the govt’s dangerous, all-out assault on and attempted erasure of trans Americans and LGBTQ+ rights?
September 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I’m grateful for how many celebrities have spoken out about Kimmel, threats to free speech & urging folks to cancel Disney. Now can we see that same outrage and energy about the govt’s dangerous, all-out assault on and attempted erasure of trans Americans and LGBTQ+ rights?
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Heritage Foundation has released an absolutely insane policy proposal to label all trans people as domestic terrorists. It uses completely made up instances of terrorism and made up statistics but facts don't matter to them.
They want us all eradicated.
They want us all eradicated.
September 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Heritage Foundation has released an absolutely insane policy proposal to label all trans people as domestic terrorists. It uses completely made up instances of terrorism and made up statistics but facts don't matter to them.
They want us all eradicated.
They want us all eradicated.
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"Hello, Angels!" Surrounded by American hero realness at the @hrc.org National Dinner. God bless our troops! 🇺🇸 🏳️⚧️
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September 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"Hello, Angels!" Surrounded by American hero realness at the @hrc.org National Dinner. God bless our troops! 🇺🇸 🏳️⚧️
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From ‘The Onion’ Editorial Board:
It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible
The task of reporting is not a simple one. Each and every day, reporters and editors at publications like The Onion make difficult decisions about which issues should receive attention, knowing that o...
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September 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
From ‘The Onion’ Editorial Board:
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WSJ just retracted its report that the shooter’s ammo was engraved with “transgender and anti-fascist ideology.”
It smelled like bullshit from the beginning, and every conservative who ran with it should be shamed into obscurity.
It smelled like bullshit from the beginning, and every conservative who ran with it should be shamed into obscurity.
September 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
WSJ just retracted its report that the shooter’s ammo was engraved with “transgender and anti-fascist ideology.”
It smelled like bullshit from the beginning, and every conservative who ran with it should be shamed into obscurity.
It smelled like bullshit from the beginning, and every conservative who ran with it should be shamed into obscurity.
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Very, very bad stuff coming from leading right-wingers
September 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Very, very bad stuff coming from leading right-wingers
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Trump did this
The US Administration has decided to destroy a top network for clinical trials to test new treatments for children with brain cancer.
This is another atrocity that will harm Conservative and Liberal Americans, long after the politicians responsible are gone.
This is another atrocity that will harm Conservative and Liberal Americans, long after the politicians responsible are gone.
Pediatric Brain Cancer Group to Lose Federal Funding
www.nytimes.com
August 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Trump did this
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Iowa tonight is exactly why Republicans are redrawing their maps.
August 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Iowa tonight is exactly why Republicans are redrawing their maps.
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BREAKING WSJ:
The Trump White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with "Trump's interpretation of American history." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
The Trump White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with "Trump's interpretation of American history." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | White House to Vet Smithsonian Museums to Fit Trump’s Historical Vision
Top White House officials will scrutinize exhibitions, internal processes, collections and artist grants ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
www.wsj.com
August 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
BREAKING WSJ:
The Trump White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with "Trump's interpretation of American history." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
The Trump White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with "Trump's interpretation of American history." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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“Sherman says he was ultimately not the official who approved the operation that took place on July 7 in MacArthur Park. It went to the Secretary of Defense for approval.”
A 2 star said no, so they had to go to the Secretary of Defense. Let that sink in…. No bueno. This is how tyranny begins.
A 2 star said no, so they had to go to the Secretary of Defense. Let that sink in…. No bueno. This is how tyranny begins.
Riley: You objected to the original request for assistance on MacArthur Park?
Sherman: Correct
Riley: And a DHS official, Chief Gregory Bovino, criticized you for objecting to that request? Specifically, he questioned your loyalty to the country?
Sherman: Yes
Sherman: Correct
Riley: And a DHS official, Chief Gregory Bovino, criticized you for objecting to that request? Specifically, he questioned your loyalty to the country?
Sherman: Yes
August 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
“Sherman says he was ultimately not the official who approved the operation that took place on July 7 in MacArthur Park. It went to the Secretary of Defense for approval.”
A 2 star said no, so they had to go to the Secretary of Defense. Let that sink in…. No bueno. This is how tyranny begins.
A 2 star said no, so they had to go to the Secretary of Defense. Let that sink in…. No bueno. This is how tyranny begins.
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August 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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“Two American badasses”… Decorated Air Force Master Sgt Logan Ireland denied military benefits because “Republicans care more about what’s in your pants than what’s in your heart.”
Let’s make this viral!
Https://youtube.com/shorts/tAa0DUR-GcY?si=yl5N8dnqy8pOniis
Let’s make this viral!
Https://youtube.com/shorts/tAa0DUR-GcY?si=yl5N8dnqy8pOniis
Let me tell you about Logan Ireland. #military #retirement #trump #hegseth #usaf #veterans
YouTube video by Ohh that's RICH
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August 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
“Two American badasses”… Decorated Air Force Master Sgt Logan Ireland denied military benefits because “Republicans care more about what’s in your pants than what’s in your heart.”
Let’s make this viral!
Https://youtube.com/shorts/tAa0DUR-GcY?si=yl5N8dnqy8pOniis
Let’s make this viral!
Https://youtube.com/shorts/tAa0DUR-GcY?si=yl5N8dnqy8pOniis
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@apnews.com:
Hegseth Reposts Video on Social Media Featuring Pastors Saying Women Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Vote
By Konstantin Toropin @ktoropin.bsky.social
Hegseth Reposts Video on Social Media Featuring Pastors Saying Women Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Vote
By Konstantin Toropin @ktoropin.bsky.social
Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn't be allowed to vote
The man who oversees the nation’s military has reposted a video on X, formerly Twitter, about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to v...
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August 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
@apnews.com:
Hegseth Reposts Video on Social Media Featuring Pastors Saying Women Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Vote
By Konstantin Toropin @ktoropin.bsky.social
Hegseth Reposts Video on Social Media Featuring Pastors Saying Women Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Vote
By Konstantin Toropin @ktoropin.bsky.social
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If Hegseth is “proud of our history,” why has the military systematically erased the contributions of women and minorities from the DoD website and prevented any celebration of them?
Hegseth on restoring a Confederate monument in Arlington cemetery: "We recognize our history. We don't erase it. We don't follow the woke lemmings off the cliff that want to tear down statues ... we're proud of our history."
August 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
If Hegseth is “proud of our history,” why has the military systematically erased the contributions of women and minorities from the DoD website and prevented any celebration of them?
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This is what the military is doing to trans members right now.
August 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This is what the military is doing to trans members right now.
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I’m 55,German. We asked our Grandparents how people could ignore the atrocities committed by the Gestapo and SS. Witnessing what’s happening in the Land of the Free, the country I once loved, is shocking. Get louder before it's too late. Don't let your children ask the same same questions to you.
July 26, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I’m 55,German. We asked our Grandparents how people could ignore the atrocities committed by the Gestapo and SS. Witnessing what’s happening in the Land of the Free, the country I once loved, is shocking. Get louder before it's too late. Don't let your children ask the same same questions to you.
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Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
July 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
V accurate summary of the MAGA devolution
1. Release the Epstein files!
2. The Epstein files are sitting on my desk and I will release them very soon
3. There are no Epstein files and the case is closed
4. There are Epstein files but they are forgeries created by Obama and Hillary so if you like me you will never talk about them again
2. The Epstein files are sitting on my desk and I will release them very soon
3. There are no Epstein files and the case is closed
4. There are Epstein files but they are forgeries created by Obama and Hillary so if you like me you will never talk about them again
July 14, 2025 at 4:10 AM
V accurate summary of the MAGA devolution
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'Vacations.'
The word is 'vacations.'
The word is 'vacations.'
July 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
'Vacations.'
The word is 'vacations.'
The word is 'vacations.'