Kelsey Waits
@kelseywaitsmn.bsky.social
It’s International Women’s Day so I’ll just remind folks that true feminism is intersectional and if you’re not including trans women in your work, you’re doing it wrong. Trans women are women and trans rights are human rights.
#internationalwomensday
#internationalwomensday
March 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It’s International Women’s Day so I’ll just remind folks that true feminism is intersectional and if you’re not including trans women in your work, you’re doing it wrong. Trans women are women and trans rights are human rights.
#internationalwomensday
#internationalwomensday
I could easily talk about scientific evidence supporting trans girls in sports, or that this is a problem invented by politicians, but it wont matter. After all, the GOP is still trying to ban gender-affirming care for youth despite EVERY MAJOR MEDICAL ORGANIZATION making statements of support. 1/4
March 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I could easily talk about scientific evidence supporting trans girls in sports, or that this is a problem invented by politicians, but it wont matter. After all, the GOP is still trying to ban gender-affirming care for youth despite EVERY MAJOR MEDICAL ORGANIZATION making statements of support. 1/4
Some big wins for #transrights in Minnesota today.
1) AG Ellison announced MN is suing to block the EO that cuts federal funding to organizations that provide gender-affirming care. He is joined by WA and OR
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1) AG Ellison announced MN is suing to block the EO that cuts federal funding to organizations that provide gender-affirming care. He is joined by WA and OR
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February 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Some big wins for #transrights in Minnesota today.
1) AG Ellison announced MN is suing to block the EO that cuts federal funding to organizations that provide gender-affirming care. He is joined by WA and OR
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1) AG Ellison announced MN is suing to block the EO that cuts federal funding to organizations that provide gender-affirming care. He is joined by WA and OR
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Notice anything missing? F this. No legislation can erase the existence of trans and queer people. We have always been here and we always will. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
February 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Notice anything missing? F this. No legislation can erase the existence of trans and queer people. We have always been here and we always will. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
A few years ago Target corporate held a multi-day event where trans kids & their parents were invited to give feedback on how Target could be more gender inclusive. The kids got to view upcoming clothing lines, design outfits, & more while the parents gave feedback on our shopping experience. 1/3
January 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A few years ago Target corporate held a multi-day event where trans kids & their parents were invited to give feedback on how Target could be more gender inclusive. The kids got to view upcoming clothing lines, design outfits, & more while the parents gave feedback on our shopping experience. 1/3
I’m autistic and I’ve done a lot of politically focused public speaking engagements. I’ve never accidentally (or purposefully) given a nazi salute. Why? Because only white supremacists
have that motion in their repertoire.
have that motion in their repertoire.
January 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I’m autistic and I’ve done a lot of politically focused public speaking engagements. I’ve never accidentally (or purposefully) given a nazi salute. Why? Because only white supremacists
have that motion in their repertoire.
have that motion in their repertoire.
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Trump White House's first trans executive order is out. I'll be reading over it here and going through line by line to help you make sense of it.
You can find it here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
You can find it here:
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 1:59 AM
Trump White House's first trans executive order is out. I'll be reading over it here and going through line by line to help you make sense of it.
You can find it here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
You can find it here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
In Nov I noticed a strange spot on my back. It was biopsied last week & today the pathology report came back as cancer. Slow growing & not aggressive, which is good. Surgery should be able to successfully remove it. 1/8
January 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
In Nov I noticed a strange spot on my back. It was biopsied last week & today the pathology report came back as cancer. Slow growing & not aggressive, which is good. Surgery should be able to successfully remove it. 1/8
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ICE is planning immigration raids starting Tuesday. Please amplify.
January 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
ICE is planning immigration raids starting Tuesday. Please amplify.
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January 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
As we begin the next 4 yrs, remember to take care of yourself. Work moments of joy into your daily routine, allow yourself to take breaks, & focus your energy. There will be a lot of noise… statements meant to divide us or to create anger & distract us from our advocacy efforts. 1/2
January 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As we begin the next 4 yrs, remember to take care of yourself. Work moments of joy into your daily routine, allow yourself to take breaks, & focus your energy. There will be a lot of noise… statements meant to divide us or to create anger & distract us from our advocacy efforts. 1/2
Just shows what kind of “masculinity” our society has taught people to value.
one thing i’m stuck on is this idea that “masculine” energy means license to act like a chud in public, as opposed to more traditional notions of public masculinity, such as those that put a premium on the performance of integrity, honesty, honor and generosity.
January 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Just shows what kind of “masculinity” our society has taught people to value.
The unconstitutional power grab exhibited by the Minnesota Republican house members is concerning, to say the least. Rep Demuth’s oath to support the MN constitution while ignoring the fact that it prevented her from taking that very oath is a perfect example of political hypocrisy. #mnleg
January 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The unconstitutional power grab exhibited by the Minnesota Republican house members is concerning, to say the least. Rep Demuth’s oath to support the MN constitution while ignoring the fact that it prevented her from taking that very oath is a perfect example of political hypocrisy. #mnleg
When my 8/yo was outed by a group of parents on FB, Meta determined that the posts were not a violation of their rules and allowed them to stay. Sharing private medical data OF A MINOR was not a violation.
Meta is fundamentally evil company that deserves to be wiped off the face of the planet.
January 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
When my 8/yo was outed by a group of parents on FB, Meta determined that the posts were not a violation of their rules and allowed them to stay. Sharing private medical data OF A MINOR was not a violation.
With the stripes of white and baby pink, tonight’s sunset looks like the trans flag. #transrightsarehumanrights
January 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
With the stripes of white and baby pink, tonight’s sunset looks like the trans flag. #transrightsarehumanrights
I really need to post on here more frequently. Apologizes to anyone who follows me on Threads, but you’re almost certainly going to get repeats.
January 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I really need to post on here more frequently. Apologizes to anyone who follows me on Threads, but you’re almost certainly going to get repeats.
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Investigations into youth and adult trans care…
This would be fulfilling a promise Trump made last year: “at any age.”
This would be fulfilling a promise Trump made last year: “at any age.”
Punchbowl's @benbrodydc.bsky.social got a copy of FTC Commissioner Andrew Ferguson's pitch to be chair under Trump:
December 7, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Investigations into youth and adult trans care…
This would be fulfilling a promise Trump made last year: “at any age.”
This would be fulfilling a promise Trump made last year: “at any age.”
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1. In a major development, the first national consensus guidelines for trans youth have been released in France.
They recommend affirmation and medical care, denounce "wait and see."
They refute much of the Cass Review.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-french...
They recommend affirmation and medical care, denounce "wait and see."
They refute much of the Cass Review.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-french...
New French Guidelines Recommend Trans Youth Care, Denounce "Wait-And-See" Approach
The new guidelines, published by the French Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, create the first French national medical consensus on trans youth care.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 3, 2024 at 4:18 PM
1. In a major development, the first national consensus guidelines for trans youth have been released in France.
They recommend affirmation and medical care, denounce "wait and see."
They refute much of the Cass Review.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-french...
They recommend affirmation and medical care, denounce "wait and see."
They refute much of the Cass Review.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-french...
Erin’s reporting is fantastic. Give her a follow so that you can keep up to date on news about transgender rights.
One of my favorite kinds of comments. I may not have the massive reporting infrastructure of major news networks, but I provide links to everything I speak about so that my readers can independently verify themselves and come to their own conclusions.
December 3, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Erin’s reporting is fantastic. Give her a follow so that you can keep up to date on news about transgender rights.
Indeed.
This is controversial, it IS extreme, and we will fight this tooth and nail.
Fuck this bullshit.
Fuck this bullshit.
December 3, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Indeed.
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If you don’t already know Ellie, you should. She is one of my favorite humans in existence.
1. This is my first real post here. I'm a 68 year old transgender woman who transitioned in 2009 when I led a civil trial firm in Iowa. Since then, I became a nonprofit leader, a columnist, a published author, and national speaker on human inclusivity. I tell you all this because I need your help...
December 3, 2024 at 2:08 AM
If you don’t already know Ellie, you should. She is one of my favorite humans in existence.
It’s the start of the holiday season which means our social media accounts will be flooded with stories of family gatherings and celebrations. For folks like myself who are estranged from family, this can be especially hard. So I just wanted to send you strength and virtual hugs. You are not alone.
November 28, 2024 at 3:05 PM
It’s the start of the holiday season which means our social media accounts will be flooded with stories of family gatherings and celebrations. For folks like myself who are estranged from family, this can be especially hard. So I just wanted to send you strength and virtual hugs. You are not alone.
This. Democrats didn’t lose the election because of their support for transgender people. The only party that focused on trans lives was the Republican Party and they focused on fear and lies. If anything, Dems suffered because they failed to launch an effective counterstrike against this hate.
The Trump campaign spent FIVE TIMES MORE MONEY on anti-trans ads than on ads about the economy. It spent twice as much on anti-trans ads than it did on ads about immigration.
Trans people are not the ones "shoving" our existence in your face. We're being used as political fodder.
Trans people are not the ones "shoving" our existence in your face. We're being used as political fodder.
November 25, 2024 at 9:14 PM
This. Democrats didn’t lose the election because of their support for transgender people. The only party that focused on trans lives was the Republican Party and they focused on fear and lies. If anything, Dems suffered because they failed to launch an effective counterstrike against this hate.
If you aren’t already following Erin, you should.
PSA for all my new readers: Over the next several months, I will be reporting about a lot of bills and moves Republicans are making to target trans people.
Every year, a small subsection of people accuse me of “fear mongering” around this time.
I think that’s shortsighted. Let’s talk.
Every year, a small subsection of people accuse me of “fear mongering” around this time.
I think that’s shortsighted. Let’s talk.
November 23, 2024 at 9:53 PM
If you aren’t already following Erin, you should.