Michaelann C. F. Dahlman
@michaelannd.bsky.social
I'm a 64 year old disabled mother, grandmother, photographer, writer, reader. I have a YouTube channel, a blog & also write book reviews. You can find my blog at: https://michaelanndahlman.blogspot.com/
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Trump tried to cut $6.2M in HIV/AIDS funding. A federal court just stopped him. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/trie...
Trump tried to cut $6.2M in HIV/AIDS funding. A federal court just stopped him. - LGBTQ Nation
The administration argued that the LGBTQ+-focused HIV prevention organizations were illegal "DEI."
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July 19, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Trump tried to cut $6.2M in HIV/AIDS funding. A federal court just stopped him. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/trie...
A Message to Stephen Colbert from MeidasTouch
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A Message to Stephen Colbert from MeidasTouch
By Ben Meiselas
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July 18, 2025 at 7:10 AM
A Message to Stephen Colbert from MeidasTouch
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📢 Outrageous! Andrea Burgos, an Afro trans woman, was sentenced to 10 years without evidence or defense. Her case exposes systemic discrimination in Colombia. We demand that the Constitutional Court review her tutela and ensure her freedom. a.allout.org/s/OJyzL/
Free La Burgos: A trans black woman unjustly sentenced
📢 Outrageous! Andrea Burgos, an Afro trans woman, was sentenced to 10 years without evidence or defense. Her case exposes systemic discrimination in Colombia. We demand that the Constitutional Court r...
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July 18, 2025 at 4:06 AM
📢 Outrageous! Andrea Burgos, an Afro trans woman, was sentenced to 10 years without evidence or defense. Her case exposes systemic discrimination in Colombia. We demand that the Constitutional Court review her tutela and ensure her freedom. a.allout.org/s/OJyzL/
Labor Department backtracks on canceled grants for women previously canceled by DOGE www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/labo...
Labor Department backtracks on canceled grants for women previously canceled by DOGE - LGBTQ Nation
The move follows concerns voiced by lawmakers on the grants’ importance for getting women into construction and manufacturing.
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July 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Labor Department backtracks on canceled grants for women previously canceled by DOGE www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/labo...
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There are no limits to Trump venom
Federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who worked on the criminal cases of Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and also a prosecutor in the recent trial of Sean Combs, was fired Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter.
DOJ fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor involved in Epstein, Diddy cases
There was no specific reason provided for why Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James B. Comey, was fired.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:12 AM
There are no limits to Trump venom
Democrats cheer as GOP governor vetoes two anti-LGBTQ+ bills www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/demo...
Democrats cheer as GOP governor vetoes two anti-LGBTQ+ bills - LGBTQ Nation
Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) called one of the laws "overly broad and impractical."
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July 17, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Democrats cheer as GOP governor vetoes two anti-LGBTQ+ bills www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/demo...
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The vote was 211 to 210.
July 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The vote was 211 to 210.
The Coup MAGA Didn’t See Coming
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The Coup MAGA Didn’t See Coming
Guest article by Michael Cohen
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July 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The Coup MAGA Didn’t See Coming
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LGBTQ-affirming atheist group denied booth at St. John’s Pride Festival
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LGBTQ-affirming atheist group denied booth at St. John’s Pride Festival
Organizers cited vague concerns, despite Recovering from Religion's global support for queer communities
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July 16, 2025 at 5:42 AM
LGBTQ-affirming atheist group denied booth at St. John’s Pride Festival
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Zach Wahls helped defeat a marriage ban in Iowa. Now he’s running against the ban’s sponsor. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/zach...
Zach Wahls helped defeat a marriage ban in Iowa. Now he's running against the ban's sponsor. - LGBTQ Nation
He got national attention standing up for his lesbian moms. Now he wants to defend his state's access to health care.
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July 16, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Zach Wahls helped defeat a marriage ban in Iowa. Now he’s running against the ban’s sponsor. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/zach...
How Musk Monetized Government While Killing What Actually Works
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How Musk Monetized Government While Killing What Actually Works
Guest article by Merici Vinton, former DOGE worker
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July 16, 2025 at 4:07 AM
How Musk Monetized Government While Killing What Actually Works
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Donald Trump wants to GUT already approved funds for public media like Sesame Street, NPR, and your local stations.
If he gets away with this, next time he’ll going after your community’s funding for education, housing, climate, you name it.
We've got to sound the alarm.
If he gets away with this, next time he’ll going after your community’s funding for education, housing, climate, you name it.
We've got to sound the alarm.
Trump wants to GUT funds for Sesame Street, NPR, and your local stations.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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July 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Donald Trump wants to GUT already approved funds for public media like Sesame Street, NPR, and your local stations.
If he gets away with this, next time he’ll going after your community’s funding for education, housing, climate, you name it.
We've got to sound the alarm.
If he gets away with this, next time he’ll going after your community’s funding for education, housing, climate, you name it.
We've got to sound the alarm.
Meidas Pod on MAGA Cover Up of Trump-Epstein Ties + MORE (Ad-Free)
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Meidas Pod on MAGA Cover Up of Trump-Epstein Ties + MORE (Ad-Free)
Watch the latest episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast ad-free right here on the Meidas+ Substack!
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July 16, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Meidas Pod on MAGA Cover Up of Trump-Epstein Ties + MORE (Ad-Free)
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"Conversion practices” cause lifelong harm—and it's still happening in Thailand. Survivors like Nikki are speaking out. Join us in calling for a total ban. 🏳️⚧️ Sign & share the petition now! #LGBT #HumanRights #BanConversionTherapy a.allout.org/s/WNB1E/
Ban “Conversion Practices” in Thailand Now
“Conversion practices” are still harming LGBT+ people in Thailand. Survivors like Nikki are bravely speaking out. It's time to act. Sign the petition to demand a national ban! #BanConversionTherapy #T...
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July 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"Conversion practices” cause lifelong harm—and it's still happening in Thailand. Survivors like Nikki are speaking out. Join us in calling for a total ban. 🏳️⚧️ Sign & share the petition now! #LGBT #HumanRights #BanConversionTherapy a.allout.org/s/WNB1E/
MeidasTouch Surpasses 7 BILLION Views on YouTube
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MeidasTouch Surpasses 7 BILLION Views on YouTube
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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July 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
MeidasTouch Surpasses 7 BILLION Views on YouTube
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Daughter of Norwegian princess becomes country’s first royal to come out www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/daug...
Daughter of Norwegian princess becomes country's first royal to come out - LGBTQ Nation
Maud Angelica Behn earned the title of "Bravest Woman in Norway" in 2020, and she continues to exact that bravery.
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July 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Daughter of Norwegian princess becomes country’s first royal to come out www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/daug...
Ukrainian court recognizes same-sex couple as a family in historic LGBTQ+ victory www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/cour...
Ukrainian court recognizes same-sex couple as a family in historic LGBTQ+ victory - LGBTQ Nation
"A very big and important step toward marriage equality in Ukraine, and a small victory in our struggle for simple family happiness," one of the men said.
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July 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Ukrainian court recognizes same-sex couple as a family in historic LGBTQ+ victory www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/cour...
The Supreme Court’s latest “cruel blow” could make it a lot harder to win trans rights cases www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/out-...
The Supreme Court's latest "cruel blow" could make it a lot harder to win trans rights cases - LGBTQ Nation
Out lawyer Shannon Minter talked about how the Court flip-flopped on trans rights in just the last five years while Democrats hold strong.
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July 15, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The Supreme Court’s latest “cruel blow” could make it a lot harder to win trans rights cases www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/out-...
Rosie O’Donnell and the Death of Citizenship
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Rosie O’Donnell and the Death of Citizenship
Guest article by Michael Cohen
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July 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Rosie O’Donnell and the Death of Citizenship
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Trump Just Imploded Over Epstein and MAGA’s Losing It
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Trump Just Imploded Over Epstein and MAGA’s Losing It
Trump’s wild rant blaming Obama and Hillary for the Epstein files has turned even his most loyal supporters against him.
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July 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Trump Just Imploded Over Epstein and MAGA’s Losing It
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Texas families sue over law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
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Texas families sue over law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
The Plaintiffs say the law pushes Christianity in public schools, and the politicians who voted for it admitted as much
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July 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Texas families sue over law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
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Trump policies force global Humanist conference to abandon U.S. plans
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Trump policies force global Humanist conference to abandon U.S. plans
Organizers of the global event cited safety concerns, threats to civil liberties, and growing hostility toward secular values under the Trump administration
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July 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Trump policies force global Humanist conference to abandon U.S. plans
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Democratic governor vetoes anti-trans measure passed by Republican legislature www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/demo...
Democratic governor vetoes anti-trans measure passed by Republican legislature - LGBTQ Nation
"My faith teaches me that we are all children of God," Gov. Josh Stein said as he vetoed the measure.
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July 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Democratic governor vetoes anti-trans measure passed by Republican legislature www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/demo...