Megan Kozub
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1. Finally some fight.
"Have you no decency!?" asked Rep. Keating after a Republican rep called Sarah McBride "Mr. McBride" repeatedly.
McBride shot back, calling the chairman "Madam Chairman."
Fireworks erupted, Dems protested, and the hearing was cancelled.
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"Have you no decency!?" asked Rep. Keating after a Republican rep called Sarah McBride "Mr. McBride" repeatedly.
McBride shot back, calling the chairman "Madam Chairman."
Fireworks erupted, Dems protested, and the hearing was cancelled.
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"Have You No Decency?": Republican Calls Sarah McBride "Mister," Dems Erupt And End Hearing
During a meeting of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, a Republican representative, Rep. Keith Self, called transgender congresswoman the "gentleman from Delaware." Dems pushed back.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
1. Finally some fight.
"Have you no decency!?" asked Rep. Keating after a Republican rep called Sarah McBride "Mr. McBride" repeatedly.
McBride shot back, calling the chairman "Madam Chairman."
Fireworks erupted, Dems protested, and the hearing was cancelled.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
"Have you no decency!?" asked Rep. Keating after a Republican rep called Sarah McBride "Mr. McBride" repeatedly.
McBride shot back, calling the chairman "Madam Chairman."
Fireworks erupted, Dems protested, and the hearing was cancelled.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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1. Major news in transgender care.
Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
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Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
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New German, Swiss, And Austrian Guidelines Recommend Trans Youth Care, Slam Cass Review
The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when US politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
1. Major news in transgender care.
Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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The Guardian is reporting that Trump is openly violating a court order, and has transferred multiple transgender women to men's facilities.
We know in Florida, transgender women are having their hair shorn, feminine items confiscated, and pulled off medication.
This is inhumane and illegal.
We know in Florida, transgender women are having their hair shorn, feminine items confiscated, and pulled off medication.
This is inhumane and illegal.
Trans women transferred to men’s prisons despite rulings against Trump’s order
Incarcerated trans women report being groped by male guards and suicidal thoughts: ‘I’m punished for existing’
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The Guardian is reporting that Trump is openly violating a court order, and has transferred multiple transgender women to men's facilities.
We know in Florida, transgender women are having their hair shorn, feminine items confiscated, and pulled off medication.
This is inhumane and illegal.
We know in Florida, transgender women are having their hair shorn, feminine items confiscated, and pulled off medication.
This is inhumane and illegal.
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I think my biggest problem with the "debate" over whether Democrats should abandon trans people is how divorced from reality it is.
Republicans are banning gender-affirming care because they think kids are being rushed into surgeries. THIS IS NOT HAPPENING.
Republicans are banning gender-affirming care because they think kids are being rushed into surgeries. THIS IS NOT HAPPENING.
Yes.
March 7, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I think my biggest problem with the "debate" over whether Democrats should abandon trans people is how divorced from reality it is.
Republicans are banning gender-affirming care because they think kids are being rushed into surgeries. THIS IS NOT HAPPENING.
Republicans are banning gender-affirming care because they think kids are being rushed into surgeries. THIS IS NOT HAPPENING.
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We've confirmed the US Bureau of Prisons has transferred trans women to men's prisons despite three court rulings blocking Trump's executive order
“I’m continuing to be punished for existing. I'm a pawn in others' political games" -Whitney, 31-year-old woman taken to men's prison this week, told us
“I’m continuing to be punished for existing. I'm a pawn in others' political games" -Whitney, 31-year-old woman taken to men's prison this week, told us
Trans women transferred to men’s prisons despite rulings against Trump’s order
Incarcerated trans women report being groped by male guards and suicidal thoughts: ‘I’m punished for existing’
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We've confirmed the US Bureau of Prisons has transferred trans women to men's prisons despite three court rulings blocking Trump's executive order
“I’m continuing to be punished for existing. I'm a pawn in others' political games" -Whitney, 31-year-old woman taken to men's prison this week, told us
“I’m continuing to be punished for existing. I'm a pawn in others' political games" -Whitney, 31-year-old woman taken to men's prison this week, told us
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If you want to understand the DNC's relationship with trans people you have to ask yourself why Montana, Nebraska, and Oklahoma had openly trans legislators before California and New York (which still have never had any)
March 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
If you want to understand the DNC's relationship with trans people you have to ask yourself why Montana, Nebraska, and Oklahoma had openly trans legislators before California and New York (which still have never had any)
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Breaking: 10 NYT writers think trans rights are the least important and attacks on the trans community aren’t that bad.
Least surprising news ever.
Least surprising news ever.
Of course the NYT sees the "DEI" stuff positively & is neutral on anti-trans discrimination
March 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Breaking: 10 NYT writers think trans rights are the least important and attacks on the trans community aren’t that bad.
Least surprising news ever.
Least surprising news ever.
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The DOJ has scrubbed a report detailing public mass shootings in the US from 1966–2019—and the histories of 172 mass shooters—from its site.
Attempting to erase gun violence doesn’t erase reality.
Attempting to erase gun violence doesn’t erase reality.
February 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The DOJ has scrubbed a report detailing public mass shootings in the US from 1966–2019—and the histories of 172 mass shooters—from its site.
Attempting to erase gun violence doesn’t erase reality.
Attempting to erase gun violence doesn’t erase reality.
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New state media www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
February 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
New state media www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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"Why don't you wear a suit?"
February 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"Why don't you wear a suit?"
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ALERT! It just broke that tomorrow, the Senate will attempt a procedural vote on a transgender sports ban.
It will take 7 Democrats breaking rank in order to have enough votes to pass cloture.
Democrats held very strong in the House and only lost two votes.
CALL YOUR DEMS! (info in next post)
It will take 7 Democrats breaking rank in order to have enough votes to pass cloture.
Democrats held very strong in the House and only lost two votes.
CALL YOUR DEMS! (info in next post)
Senate sets up vote to restrict trans women from women's sports
The House passed similar legislation in January.
www.axios.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
ALERT! It just broke that tomorrow, the Senate will attempt a procedural vote on a transgender sports ban.
It will take 7 Democrats breaking rank in order to have enough votes to pass cloture.
Democrats held very strong in the House and only lost two votes.
CALL YOUR DEMS! (info in next post)
It will take 7 Democrats breaking rank in order to have enough votes to pass cloture.
Democrats held very strong in the House and only lost two votes.
CALL YOUR DEMS! (info in next post)
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1. Media sources are widely reporting Trump's military ban has "a waiver" for trans people.
It does not: It only applies to closeted trans people who have never transitioned and feel no dysphoria.
The ban also forces people to resign or pay back benefits.
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It does not: It only applies to closeted trans people who have never transitioned and feel no dysphoria.
The ban also forces people to resign or pay back benefits.
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No, Trump's Trans Military Ban Does Not Have A "Waiver" For Openly Trans People Serving
The "waiver" being reported at many outlets for Trump's transgender ban is actually a "waiver" for people who have never transitioned, and are willing to stay closeted.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
1. Media sources are widely reporting Trump's military ban has "a waiver" for trans people.
It does not: It only applies to closeted trans people who have never transitioned and feel no dysphoria.
The ban also forces people to resign or pay back benefits.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
It does not: It only applies to closeted trans people who have never transitioned and feel no dysphoria.
The ban also forces people to resign or pay back benefits.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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Far-right podcaster-turned-FBI Deputy Director. Only in Trump’s America.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
February 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Far-right podcaster-turned-FBI Deputy Director. Only in Trump’s America.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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Here is a 2018 conversation between Jeff Bezos and German publisher Matthias Döpfner at a Business Insider event. Presumably, he is as crimson as a Washington State cherry today:
February 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Here is a 2018 conversation between Jeff Bezos and German publisher Matthias Döpfner at a Business Insider event. Presumably, he is as crimson as a Washington State cherry today:
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Maybe the most illustrative sentence about what’s going on that I’ve read in weeks.
February 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Maybe the most illustrative sentence about what’s going on that I’ve read in weeks.
As the most tenured trans person at the country’s biggest gvp org, I’m ofc not going to recommend arming yourself. But if you do, please get trained and practice responsible ownership and secure storage. www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-int...
The trans Americans turning to guns for protection
“Trans people have every reason to be afraid,” said one trans woman who went out and bought a gun after President Donald Trump was elected.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
As the most tenured trans person at the country’s biggest gvp org, I’m ofc not going to recommend arming yourself. But if you do, please get trained and practice responsible ownership and secure storage. www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-int...
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To answer some quick questions about my latest story:
- It does not apply to the Visa Waiver Program as far as I can see
- It does not impact American citizens
- The ban exclusively impacts transgender foreigners seeking visas in the United States
- It is far more extensive than reported elsewhere
- It does not apply to the Visa Waiver Program as far as I can see
- It does not impact American citizens
- The ban exclusively impacts transgender foreigners seeking visas in the United States
- It is far more extensive than reported elsewhere
1. Major exclusive breaking news: Marco Rubio may have just banned trans foreigners seeking visas with correct gender markers from US Entry.
A new cable, effective immediately, says visas must contain assigned sex at birth and should be rejected if they don't.
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A new cable, effective immediately, says visas must contain assigned sex at birth and should be rejected if they don't.
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Marco Rubio May Have Just Banned Trans Foreigners Seeking Visas From US Entry
A new state department cable, meant to target transgender athletes, indicates a potential broader application to all transgender visas, which it states must contain "sex at birth."
www.erininthemorning.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
To answer some quick questions about my latest story:
- It does not apply to the Visa Waiver Program as far as I can see
- It does not impact American citizens
- The ban exclusively impacts transgender foreigners seeking visas in the United States
- It is far more extensive than reported elsewhere
- It does not apply to the Visa Waiver Program as far as I can see
- It does not impact American citizens
- The ban exclusively impacts transgender foreigners seeking visas in the United States
- It is far more extensive than reported elsewhere
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1. Major exclusive breaking news: Marco Rubio may have just banned trans foreigners seeking visas with correct gender markers from US Entry.
A new cable, effective immediately, says visas must contain assigned sex at birth and should be rejected if they don't.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
A new cable, effective immediately, says visas must contain assigned sex at birth and should be rejected if they don't.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Marco Rubio May Have Just Banned Trans Foreigners Seeking Visas From US Entry
A new state department cable, meant to target transgender athletes, indicates a potential broader application to all transgender visas, which it states must contain "sex at birth."
www.erininthemorning.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
1. Major exclusive breaking news: Marco Rubio may have just banned trans foreigners seeking visas with correct gender markers from US Entry.
A new cable, effective immediately, says visas must contain assigned sex at birth and should be rejected if they don't.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
A new cable, effective immediately, says visas must contain assigned sex at birth and should be rejected if they don't.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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9. History is littered with examples of marginalized groups whose movement was curtailed as a precursor to broader persecution. Lawmakers, activists, and allies must recognize the gravity of this moment—before it’s too late.
February 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
9. History is littered with examples of marginalized groups whose movement was curtailed as a precursor to broader persecution. Lawmakers, activists, and allies must recognize the gravity of this moment—before it’s too late.
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I can’t stop staring at this tweet. It’s like the Mona Lisa.
February 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I can’t stop staring at this tweet. It’s like the Mona Lisa.
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Our hearts break for Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old Black transgender man from Minnesota who was brutally killed in upstate New York. Loved ones said he loved animals and worked at a group home for vulnerable adults. He should still be alive.
Here Is What We Know About the Disturbing Killing of Black Trans Man Sam Nordquist
Nordquist was visiting New York from Minnesota when he was reported missing by his mother. He was 24.
www.them.us
February 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Our hearts break for Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old Black transgender man from Minnesota who was brutally killed in upstate New York. Loved ones said he loved animals and worked at a group home for vulnerable adults. He should still be alive.
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A reminder of all the harm Kennedy could, and likely will, do in the HHS secretary role. Of all the confirmations, this one is going to have the most noticeable impacts on people's daily lives. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is “a genuine catastrophe.”
As health and human services secretary, the “damage he could do is near infinite.”
www.motherjones.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A reminder of all the harm Kennedy could, and likely will, do in the HHS secretary role. Of all the confirmations, this one is going to have the most noticeable impacts on people's daily lives. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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I'm sad to share that the trans vet that took her life outside the VA last week was apparently Elisa Rae Shupe.
She's someone many of us know - she was responsible for the mass email leak that let us know how the ADF, Heritage, etc planned to enact trans eradication we see today.
RIP Elisa.
She's someone many of us know - she was responsible for the mass email leak that let us know how the ADF, Heritage, etc planned to enact trans eradication we see today.
RIP Elisa.
Vet found hanging draped in trans flag
The suicide letter they won't publish
zerodoesntsleep.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I'm sad to share that the trans vet that took her life outside the VA last week was apparently Elisa Rae Shupe.
She's someone many of us know - she was responsible for the mass email leak that let us know how the ADF, Heritage, etc planned to enact trans eradication we see today.
RIP Elisa.
She's someone many of us know - she was responsible for the mass email leak that let us know how the ADF, Heritage, etc planned to enact trans eradication we see today.
RIP Elisa.