Kendall Kalustyan (He/Him)
@kendallkalustyan.bsky.social
Government Affairs Manager @Human Rights Campaign & American University grad
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We know Trump’s anti-trans executive action is creating fear, confusion, and chaos for so many in our community.
Here is what we know about federal identity documents as of Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. We will continue to provide updates from our experts as more information is released.
Here is what we know about federal identity documents as of Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. We will continue to provide updates from our experts as more information is released.
January 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We know Trump’s anti-trans executive action is creating fear, confusion, and chaos for so many in our community.
Here is what we know about federal identity documents as of Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. We will continue to provide updates from our experts as more information is released.
Here is what we know about federal identity documents as of Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. We will continue to provide updates from our experts as more information is released.
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Sports teach our kids teamwork, create a sense of belonging, & help youth grow into well-rounded adults. We should want more kids to play sports, not put up more barriers.
We deserve leaders who prioritize fixing our country’s problems instead of launching attacks on trans kids. hrc.im/nosportsban
We deserve leaders who prioritize fixing our country’s problems instead of launching attacks on trans kids. hrc.im/nosportsban
January 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sports teach our kids teamwork, create a sense of belonging, & help youth grow into well-rounded adults. We should want more kids to play sports, not put up more barriers.
We deserve leaders who prioritize fixing our country’s problems instead of launching attacks on trans kids. hrc.im/nosportsban
We deserve leaders who prioritize fixing our country’s problems instead of launching attacks on trans kids. hrc.im/nosportsban
“Not only does Pete Hegseth have ridiculous beliefs about women being unfit for combat, he also has been accused of sexual assault and threatened retaliation. We must make it clear to the Senate: he is a dangerous and unacceptable choice to lead our military.” - NWLC
January 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“Not only does Pete Hegseth have ridiculous beliefs about women being unfit for combat, he also has been accused of sexual assault and threatened retaliation. We must make it clear to the Senate: he is a dangerous and unacceptable choice to lead our military.” - NWLC
“Trump's nominee for the Department of Defense is unacceptable. Pete Hegseth has a history of misogynistic and anti-LGBTQI comments, sexual assault allegations, and alarming mismanagement of two veterans’ organizations---all which should be immediately disqualifying.” - NWLC
January 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“Trump's nominee for the Department of Defense is unacceptable. Pete Hegseth has a history of misogynistic and anti-LGBTQI comments, sexual assault allegations, and alarming mismanagement of two veterans’ organizations---all which should be immediately disqualifying.” - NWLC
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Great bipartisan legislation idea for the new congress:
Pass universal free breakfast and lunch in public schools.
It would cost less than one percent of what the federal government spends on education.
No hungry kids. No stigma. Higher morale. Better grades.
It's a no-brainer.
Pass universal free breakfast and lunch in public schools.
It would cost less than one percent of what the federal government spends on education.
No hungry kids. No stigma. Higher morale. Better grades.
It's a no-brainer.
January 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Great bipartisan legislation idea for the new congress:
Pass universal free breakfast and lunch in public schools.
It would cost less than one percent of what the federal government spends on education.
No hungry kids. No stigma. Higher morale. Better grades.
It's a no-brainer.
Pass universal free breakfast and lunch in public schools.
It would cost less than one percent of what the federal government spends on education.
No hungry kids. No stigma. Higher morale. Better grades.
It's a no-brainer.
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So far, Mike Johnson has a concept of a Speakership.
January 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
So far, Mike Johnson has a concept of a Speakership.
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The defense bill that has been hijacked to take healthcare away from trans kids in military families is lined up for a vote in the U.S. House tomorrow, after a party-line committee vote today.
Meanwhile, almost 300 groups have come out in opposition to this cruel provision in a letter to lawmakers.
Meanwhile, almost 300 groups have come out in opposition to this cruel provision in a letter to lawmakers.
Defense Bill that Would Rip Healthcare from Trans Children of…
Full U.S. House of Representatives Expected to take Up National Defense Authorization Act on Tuesday — Lawmakers MUST Oppose This Bill
www.hrc.org
December 9, 2024 at 10:50 PM
The defense bill that has been hijacked to take healthcare away from trans kids in military families is lined up for a vote in the U.S. House tomorrow, after a party-line committee vote today.
Meanwhile, almost 300 groups have come out in opposition to this cruel provision in a letter to lawmakers.
Meanwhile, almost 300 groups have come out in opposition to this cruel provision in a letter to lawmakers.
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The final negotiated NDAA text is out — it would prevent Tricare, the military’s health program, from covering gender-affirming medical care for minors.
docs.house.gov/billsthiswee...
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December 7, 2024 at 11:44 PM
The final negotiated NDAA text is out — it would prevent Tricare, the military’s health program, from covering gender-affirming medical care for minors.
docs.house.gov/billsthiswee...
docs.house.gov/billsthiswee...
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NEWS: House Republicans have added a provision into the NDAA that would strip necessary health care from the trans kids of service members. These decisions belong with doctors, parents, and nobody else.
Last year, they tried to add 50+ anti-LGBTQ+ riders and were defeated.
More:
Last year, they tried to add 50+ anti-LGBTQ+ riders and were defeated.
More:
Anti-Equality House Republican Leaders Push Healthcare Cuts for…
National Defense Authorization Act Filed With Rider That Would Strip Healthcare from Trans Kids of Servicemembers
www.hrc.org
December 8, 2024 at 12:01 AM
NEWS: House Republicans have added a provision into the NDAA that would strip necessary health care from the trans kids of service members. These decisions belong with doctors, parents, and nobody else.
Last year, they tried to add 50+ anti-LGBTQ+ riders and were defeated.
More:
Last year, they tried to add 50+ anti-LGBTQ+ riders and were defeated.
More:
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I had a lot of feelings today. I haven't yet managed to wrangle most of them into anything approximating language
But it felt awesome, in the old sense of the word, to be part of such a massive crowd that showed up to support trans kids across this country today
I'll remember that part forever
But it felt awesome, in the old sense of the word, to be part of such a massive crowd that showed up to support trans kids across this country today
I'll remember that part forever
December 5, 2024 at 2:16 AM
I had a lot of feelings today. I haven't yet managed to wrangle most of them into anything approximating language
But it felt awesome, in the old sense of the word, to be part of such a massive crowd that showed up to support trans kids across this country today
I'll remember that part forever
But it felt awesome, in the old sense of the word, to be part of such a massive crowd that showed up to support trans kids across this country today
I'll remember that part forever
Microsoft outage the week of Thanksgiving? Useless! Why can’t my Outlook crash when Congress is in session?
November 25, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Microsoft outage the week of Thanksgiving? Useless! Why can’t my Outlook crash when Congress is in session?
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Sarah McBride: "I worried that the heart of this country wasn't big enough to support someone like me. And over the last decade, I have been able to bear witness to change that once seemed so impossible to me as a kid that it was almost incomprehensible ... I carry that with me."
November 24, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Sarah McBride: "I worried that the heart of this country wasn't big enough to support someone like me. And over the last decade, I have been able to bear witness to change that once seemed so impossible to me as a kid that it was almost incomprehensible ... I carry that with me."
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NEW from me this morning: Despite incredibly strong anti-equality headwinds at statehouses, more cities than ever are taking concrete steps to stand up for their LGBTQ+ residents. Read more in our 2024 Municipal Equality Index:
Municipal Equality Index: More Cities Score Highest Possible
Thirteenth Edition of HRC’s Municipal Equality Index, Nation’s Most Comprehensive Survey of Cities’ LGBTQ+ Policies, Shows Record Breaking 130 Cities -…
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November 21, 2024 at 2:10 PM
NEW from me this morning: Despite incredibly strong anti-equality headwinds at statehouses, more cities than ever are taking concrete steps to stand up for their LGBTQ+ residents. Read more in our 2024 Municipal Equality Index:
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"If a woman doesn't look woman enough to a Republican, they want to be able to inspect your genitals to use a bathroom? It's disgusting.
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
November 21, 2024 at 2:44 AM
"If a woman doesn't look woman enough to a Republican, they want to be able to inspect your genitals to use a bathroom? It's disgusting.
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
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Friends, we do not have time for lateral violence. There is an emergency facing trans people and we need each other.
I know Sarah McBride. Sarah my friend. I see in her a powerful voice in the most hostile circumstances imaginable, a Republican trifecta led by an authoritarian madman...
I know Sarah McBride. Sarah my friend. I see in her a powerful voice in the most hostile circumstances imaginable, a Republican trifecta led by an authoritarian madman...
November 21, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Friends, we do not have time for lateral violence. There is an emergency facing trans people and we need each other.
I know Sarah McBride. Sarah my friend. I see in her a powerful voice in the most hostile circumstances imaginable, a Republican trifecta led by an authoritarian madman...
I know Sarah McBride. Sarah my friend. I see in her a powerful voice in the most hostile circumstances imaginable, a Republican trifecta led by an authoritarian madman...
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The actions of Mike Johnson’s new bathroom policy at the Capitol is dehumanizing and cruel. And it’s not just about a new trans member. It’s about trans Capitol staff, visitors, and the message it send to trans people across the country. Trans people are scared, angry, and we should fight for them.
November 21, 2024 at 1:21 PM
The actions of Mike Johnson’s new bathroom policy at the Capitol is dehumanizing and cruel. And it’s not just about a new trans member. It’s about trans Capitol staff, visitors, and the message it send to trans people across the country. Trans people are scared, angry, and we should fight for them.
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"But that is not Congresswoman-elect McBride's fault, and I will not accept the absurd claim that she should bear responsibility for a political ecosystem that has been relentlessly cruel and oblivious to the plight of trans people in this country."
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I Fully Support Sarah McBride's Decision
Today, Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride shared a statement in response to a rule proposed by House Republicans, which will certainly pass, that requires trans people only use restrooms aligned with o...
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November 21, 2024 at 12:27 AM
"But that is not Congresswoman-elect McBride's fault, and I will not accept the absurd claim that she should bear responsibility for a political ecosystem that has been relentlessly cruel and oblivious to the plight of trans people in this country."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/i-fully-su...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/i-fully-su...
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I spent like fifteen minutes trying to write something about this - first angry, then witty, then incomprehensible. so I'm just going to say it. If you're taking aim at another trans person in this moment, get your shit together. There's other stuff to do.
November 20, 2024 at 9:12 PM
I spent like fifteen minutes trying to write something about this - first angry, then witty, then incomprehensible. so I'm just going to say it. If you're taking aim at another trans person in this moment, get your shit together. There's other stuff to do.
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So Linda McMahon is Betsy DeVos, and Nancy Mace is JK Rowling.
Got it. Just keeping it all in my head.
Got it. Just keeping it all in my head.
November 20, 2024 at 2:48 AM
So Linda McMahon is Betsy DeVos, and Nancy Mace is JK Rowling.
Got it. Just keeping it all in my head.
Got it. Just keeping it all in my head.
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Sarah McBride has the character and discipline to keep focused on the needs of her constituents. She sees petty and cruel distractions for what they are: small and sad.
But I do feel bad for Nancy Mace, so desperate for attention that she resorts to policing how others pee.
But I do feel bad for Nancy Mace, so desperate for attention that she resorts to policing how others pee.
November 19, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Sarah McBride has the character and discipline to keep focused on the needs of her constituents. She sees petty and cruel distractions for what they are: small and sad.
But I do feel bad for Nancy Mace, so desperate for attention that she resorts to policing how others pee.
But I do feel bad for Nancy Mace, so desperate for attention that she resorts to policing how others pee.