Kiri
@kiriamaya.bsky.social
Super-nerdy trans lady. 42. She/her, no exceptions.
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Kiri
@kiriamaya.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Valorie (who just recently made a BlueSky account at @valorievandieman.bsky.social) listed some of the things she's sticking around for, but we want to hear from you. What are the little things you look forward to or enjoy that get you through the day and keep you hanging in there?
- Cats
- Wearing cute dresses
- Programming as a hobby
- Gender euphoria
- Chatting/gaming with friends/partners
- Blahaj
- Music
- Wearing cute dresses
- Programming as a hobby
- Gender euphoria
- Chatting/gaming with friends/partners
- Blahaj
- Music
Hi. I know my presence here has been very light. It will remain so for now. I haven't disengaged from the news; I just need to take care of myself first. I do miss y'all, for what it's worth.
May 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Hi. I know my presence here has been very light. It will remain so for now. I haven't disengaged from the news; I just need to take care of myself first. I do miss y'all, for what it's worth.
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Today is my 52nd birthday and I'm noting the occasion by taking the risk of asking for help. gofund.me/1ce220fe
Donate to Mobility for Mom & Me: Help Our Family Get a Wheelchair Van, organized by Amadi Lovelace
I'm asking for assistance so that my family can purchase a wh… Amadi Lovelace needs your support for Mobility for Mom & Me: Help Our Family Get a Wheelchair Van
gofund.me
April 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Today is my 52nd birthday and I'm noting the occasion by taking the risk of asking for help. gofund.me/1ce220fe
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the fascists are looking to rigidly define gender not just to punish trans people like they claim but to lay the groundwork for the oppression of all women. when gender is legally mutable, it is harder to use it to restrict people’s rights.
they want to build a cage around you, made from our bones
they want to build a cage around you, made from our bones
January 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
the fascists are looking to rigidly define gender not just to punish trans people like they claim but to lay the groundwork for the oppression of all women. when gender is legally mutable, it is harder to use it to restrict people’s rights.
they want to build a cage around you, made from our bones
they want to build a cage around you, made from our bones
I need to stop doomscrolling. It's harming me more than it's helping anyone, I think.
February 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I need to stop doomscrolling. It's harming me more than it's helping anyone, I think.
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More details about the possible CDC.gov shutdown from a contractor working with the CDC:
CDC staffers told to remove "all references to gender ideology" by 5pm today or the website will be removed. Everything "is being delivered verbally." Staffers told not to communicate about this in writing.
CDC staffers told to remove "all references to gender ideology" by 5pm today or the website will be removed. Everything "is being delivered verbally." Staffers told not to communicate about this in writing.
January 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
More details about the possible CDC.gov shutdown from a contractor working with the CDC:
CDC staffers told to remove "all references to gender ideology" by 5pm today or the website will be removed. Everything "is being delivered verbally." Staffers told not to communicate about this in writing.
CDC staffers told to remove "all references to gender ideology" by 5pm today or the website will be removed. Everything "is being delivered verbally." Staffers told not to communicate about this in writing.
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"Musk Aides Lock Government Workers Out of Computer Systems"
Vast database: "Enterprise Human Resources Integration"
Contains D.O.B. Soc Sec., appraisals, home addy, pay grades.
"We have no visibility into what they are doing with the computer and data systems."
"great concern" "no oversight"
Vast database: "Enterprise Human Resources Integration"
Contains D.O.B. Soc Sec., appraisals, home addy, pay grades.
"We have no visibility into what they are doing with the computer and data systems."
"great concern" "no oversight"
Exclusive: Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say
Aides to Elon Musk charged with running the U.S. government human resources agency have locked career civil servants out of computer systems that contain the personal data of millions of federal employees, according to two agency officials.
www.reuters.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"Musk Aides Lock Government Workers Out of Computer Systems"
Vast database: "Enterprise Human Resources Integration"
Contains D.O.B. Soc Sec., appraisals, home addy, pay grades.
"We have no visibility into what they are doing with the computer and data systems."
"great concern" "no oversight"
Vast database: "Enterprise Human Resources Integration"
Contains D.O.B. Soc Sec., appraisals, home addy, pay grades.
"We have no visibility into what they are doing with the computer and data systems."
"great concern" "no oversight"
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‼️ The State Department has REMOVED TQIA+ on their page of recommendations for queer travelers. This page yesterday said "LGBTQIA+" and now just says "LGB".
The federal government is trying to erase trans people from existence.
The federal government is trying to erase trans people from existence.
January 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
‼️ The State Department has REMOVED TQIA+ on their page of recommendations for queer travelers. This page yesterday said "LGBTQIA+" and now just says "LGB".
The federal government is trying to erase trans people from existence.
The federal government is trying to erase trans people from existence.
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"it's basic biology"
okay, you accept that fish and wasps are also basic biology right?
I'm begging you to ask a biologist what a fish or wasp is
okay, you accept that fish and wasps are also basic biology right?
I'm begging you to ask a biologist what a fish or wasp is
January 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"it's basic biology"
okay, you accept that fish and wasps are also basic biology right?
I'm begging you to ask a biologist what a fish or wasp is
okay, you accept that fish and wasps are also basic biology right?
I'm begging you to ask a biologist what a fish or wasp is
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California DOE fires back against Trump's executive order:
"It does nothing"
"It is against federal law for the White House to dictate what educators can and cannot teach"
Will not comply.
"It does nothing"
"It is against federal law for the White House to dictate what educators can and cannot teach"
Will not comply.
January 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
California DOE fires back against Trump's executive order:
"It does nothing"
"It is against federal law for the White House to dictate what educators can and cannot teach"
Will not comply.
"It does nothing"
"It is against federal law for the White House to dictate what educators can and cannot teach"
Will not comply.
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This dataset is the source of the incredibly limited population-level data we have on trans youth.
I’ve used it, and studies based on it, in reporting and research dozens of times.
It contains extensive data on other public health topics.
This hampers public accountability reporting.
I’ve used it, and studies based on it, in reporting and research dozens of times.
It contains extensive data on other public health topics.
This hampers public accountability reporting.
The CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey has monitored the wellbeing of America’s high school students since 1991.
Since 2015, it’s been a vital source of data on LGBQ youth. In 2023, it provided the first ever nationally representative sample of transgender teens.
As of this morning, it’s gone.
Since 2015, it’s been a vital source of data on LGBQ youth. In 2023, it provided the first ever nationally representative sample of transgender teens.
As of this morning, it’s gone.
January 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This dataset is the source of the incredibly limited population-level data we have on trans youth.
I’ve used it, and studies based on it, in reporting and research dozens of times.
It contains extensive data on other public health topics.
This hampers public accountability reporting.
I’ve used it, and studies based on it, in reporting and research dozens of times.
It contains extensive data on other public health topics.
This hampers public accountability reporting.
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This is my red line. I don't care if you are a local activist or a hospital CEO, a shelter administrator or a school teacher or the head of the Democratic Party.
I will not be complicit in my community's own destruction.
I will not be complicit in my community's own destruction.
January 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This is my red line. I don't care if you are a local activist or a hospital CEO, a shelter administrator or a school teacher or the head of the Democratic Party.
I will not be complicit in my community's own destruction.
I will not be complicit in my community's own destruction.
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Blue state citizen here: One of our senators confirmed Trump nominees so she wouldn’t have to work over the weekend. Be unrelentingly forceful in castigating blue state politicians for their failures and betrayals. Do not trust them to do the right thing without being pushed hard.
I've heard a number of people say, "I live in a safe blue district/state--there's no point in calling my reps since they're already on the right side." Yes, there is: You can call and insist that they be among the loudest voices on the issues you care about, since they can afford to be.
January 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Blue state citizen here: One of our senators confirmed Trump nominees so she wouldn’t have to work over the weekend. Be unrelentingly forceful in castigating blue state politicians for their failures and betrayals. Do not trust them to do the right thing without being pushed hard.
Framed as "protecting women's rights" again. Thanks a lot, TERFs, for giving patriarchy such a useful weapon.
I'm so tired.
I'm so tired.
EEOC Chair Announces Transgender Bathroom Ban in Private Businesses "A Priority"
www.erininthemorning...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.erininthemorning...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
EEOC Chair Announces Transgender Bathroom Ban in Private Businesses "A Priority"
The new chair states that her top priority is the targeting of transgender people in the workplace.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Framed as "protecting women's rights" again. Thanks a lot, TERFs, for giving patriarchy such a useful weapon.
I'm so tired.
I'm so tired.
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Disobey.
Do not comply.
Be uncooperative.
Slow everything down.
Do not comply.
Be uncooperative.
Slow everything down.
January 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Disobey.
Do not comply.
Be uncooperative.
Slow everything down.
Do not comply.
Be uncooperative.
Slow everything down.
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If you're a journalist downloading CDC data today, please consider filling out this form so we have a centralized guide to who has what. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Downloaded CDC Data And Where To Find It
Journalists and scientists are downloading a bunch of public health data they suspect might be at risk of deletion. Instead of all of us privately reinventing the wheel over and over, what if we share...
docs.google.com
January 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you're a journalist downloading CDC data today, please consider filling out this form so we have a centralized guide to who has what. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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I am genuinely, viscerally terrified of what might happen to PubMed.
January 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I am genuinely, viscerally terrified of what might happen to PubMed.
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“We owe it to trans youth and communities to push back with all our might, to refuse to deny care, to challenge administrators who try to shut it down, to support providers under attack, and to contribute to mutual aid efforts that will ensure continuity of care.” @dreanyc123.bsky.social
My latest reprinted in @truthout.org. “For those of us who care deeply about trans children and trans communities, it’s important to stay focused on what the moment demands of us.”
We Aren’t Powerless in the Face of Trump’s Outrageous, Anti-Trans Edicts
We can’t prevent all of this administration’s harms, but we can greatly diminish their impacts if we organize.
truthout.org
January 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“We owe it to trans youth and communities to push back with all our might, to refuse to deny care, to challenge administrators who try to shut it down, to support providers under attack, and to contribute to mutual aid efforts that will ensure continuity of care.” @dreanyc123.bsky.social
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Trans people and our rights are not a “distraction.” We are real people who live and die and deserve care and dignity and access to public spaces.
January 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Trans people and our rights are not a “distraction.” We are real people who live and die and deserve care and dignity and access to public spaces.
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From a journalist friend: Just spreading the word. The CDC is purging data, so people should archive their favorite CDC datasets today, namely ones around race/ethnic diversity, LGBTQ, and reproductive health. Also health data involving climate. The youth risk behavior survey has already gone down.
January 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
From a journalist friend: Just spreading the word. The CDC is purging data, so people should archive their favorite CDC datasets today, namely ones around race/ethnic diversity, LGBTQ, and reproductive health. Also health data involving climate. The youth risk behavior survey has already gone down.
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NOTE: Because Trump purported to fire EEOC commissioners (and the general counsel) — www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/b... — the EEOC currently lacks a quorum — www.lawandtheworkplace.com/2025/01/eeoc... — and can't vote on anything.
So, this is awful, but, for now, it's just an anti-trans white paper.
So, this is awful, but, for now, it's just an anti-trans white paper.
1. The EEOC acting chair, Andrea Lucas, has announced that a private business transgender bathroom ban is her top priority.
This comes in the wake of a slew of anti-trans executive orders.
Latest from Mira Lazine.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/eeoc-chair...
This comes in the wake of a slew of anti-trans executive orders.
Latest from Mira Lazine.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/eeoc-chair...
EEOC Chair Announces Transgender Bathroom Ban in Private Businesses "A Priority"
The new chair states that her top priority is the targeting of transgender people in the workplace.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:13 AM
NOTE: Because Trump purported to fire EEOC commissioners (and the general counsel) — www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/b... — the EEOC currently lacks a quorum — www.lawandtheworkplace.com/2025/01/eeoc... — and can't vote on anything.
So, this is awful, but, for now, it's just an anti-trans white paper.
So, this is awful, but, for now, it's just an anti-trans white paper.
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Did you know RFK Jr wants to send people with ADHD, mental illness, and addiction to work camps?
He said: "We're going to build hundreds of healing farms where American kids can reconnect with America's soil."
SOUND LIKE A BAD IDEA TO YOU?
Call your senators NOW! You can leave a voicemail!
He said: "We're going to build hundreds of healing farms where American kids can reconnect with America's soil."
SOUND LIKE A BAD IDEA TO YOU?
Call your senators NOW! You can leave a voicemail!
January 31, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Did you know RFK Jr wants to send people with ADHD, mental illness, and addiction to work camps?
He said: "We're going to build hundreds of healing farms where American kids can reconnect with America's soil."
SOUND LIKE A BAD IDEA TO YOU?
Call your senators NOW! You can leave a voicemail!
He said: "We're going to build hundreds of healing farms where American kids can reconnect with America's soil."
SOUND LIKE A BAD IDEA TO YOU?
Call your senators NOW! You can leave a voicemail!
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Trans ppl in prison have long suffered prolonged denials of vital care like hormones, but a sudden, blanket end to treatment for all trans ppl in US custody will have profound, devastating impacts: “The admin is saying: ‘We don’t care about you. You are nothing. We don’t give a shit if you die.’”
January 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Trans ppl in prison have long suffered prolonged denials of vital care like hormones, but a sudden, blanket end to treatment for all trans ppl in US custody will have profound, devastating impacts: “The admin is saying: ‘We don’t care about you. You are nothing. We don’t give a shit if you die.’”
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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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i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country
January 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country
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Give your money to trans people directly. Flood their Venmos. Top out their fundraising campaigns. If you know someone connected to mutual aid, give them your money and tell them to use it as they see fit. Cover rent and materials for a group that needs you. Put your money where your mouth is.
donating to national 501c3s is cool but what if you donated to your local trans support spaces that don’t have the reach to get millions to spend on advertising to get millions more
January 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Give your money to trans people directly. Flood their Venmos. Top out their fundraising campaigns. If you know someone connected to mutual aid, give them your money and tell them to use it as they see fit. Cover rent and materials for a group that needs you. Put your money where your mouth is.