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Robert Lord-Schell
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Married Gay Catholic Gaymer Nerd Geek
Well, We are at that time of year again. I will be giving up social media for Lent. See you after Easter!
March 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.
February 15, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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We will not let ANYONE cover up history, divide us, or force our trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive community back into the closet.

Our community has always been here, will always be here, and will keep leading the fight for equality every step of the way. 🏳️‍⚧️
February 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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“Pride would not exist without trans people, especially trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, who were on the front lines and fought for queer and trans liberation and for the LGBTQIA+ movement.” — Angelica Christina www.cnn.com/2025/02/13/u...
‘Transgender’ and ‘queer’ erased from Stonewall Uprising national monument website | CNN
The National Park Service has removed references to transgender and queer people on its web page for the Stonewall National Monument, which marks the site of the New York City inn where LGBTQ rioters ...
www.cnn.com
February 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Fully erasing the people who led the fight. There is no Stonewall without trans people.

cc: @daveweigel.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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🎉 HUGE WIN: Today, a federal district court issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of a Trump admin EO attempting to shut down access nationwide to gender-affirming medical care for trans people under 19.

Read more: tinyurl.com/5n6s6nnx
February 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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The next chapter in America’s journey toward equality is being written right now — and all of us have a part to play. That’s why the Human Rights Campaign is evolving to meet this moment.

Read more from HRC President Kelley Robinson via @advocate.com: www.advocate.com/voices/human...
February 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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NEW: We deserve a government that prioritizes public health and responsibly shares accurate information, but this morning, the Senate confirmed Robert Kennedy Jr., who promoted HIV, anti-transgender & vaccine conspiracy theories, to lead Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services.
February 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Our communities deserve trusted, competent leaders, not dangerous conspiracy theorists. Let’s fight back: hrc.im/equalityhub
The Equality Impact Hub: Mobilizing for LGBTQ+ Rights
In the face of continued challenges for the LGBTQ+ community, it’s more important than ever to share information and resources on any policies proposed or…
hrc.im
February 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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GOOD NEWS: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed a gender-affirming care ban for trans youth for the *third* time as governor.

Thank you to Governor Kelly for continuing to show up for our community. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tra...
Trans youth care ban vetoed by Kansas governor again
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 63, which would have restricted gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
abcnews.go.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Pausing your scroll to remind you that you are loved and to share this with someone who needs to hear this today. 🩷💙💜
February 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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As @mcbride.house.gov said, we will not let our trans and nonbinary communities be used as political pawns.

We will continue to show up for our community and fight back against attacks on our freedoms.
February 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Gutting the CDC right as we’re on the cusp of major outbreaks of transmissible diseases is a very bad idea.
February 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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This is deeply disturbing. Minnesota stands with our LGBTQ neighbors against this unthinkable crime.

I’m grateful to the law enforcement agencies investigating. Gwen and I send our deepest condolences to Sam’s family and community.

apnews.com/article/new-...
New York police find body of missing man they say was tortured for more than a month by 5 people
New York State Police have charged five people with murder in the killing of a missing man who authorities said died following repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month by multiple i...
apnews.com
February 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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What do you think, folks?
Mandy Moore Slams Amazon For Delivering Package To Ruins Of In-Laws' House After LA Fires
What on earth were they thinking?
www.comicsands.com
February 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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They are not inevitable. They are not invincible. Our fight back matters.
Breaking: A federal judge sides with Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota and has just blocked Trump's anti-trans EO banning care under the age of 19 via a TRO.

This is the second federal judge in a row to conclude that the President's EO is likely unconstitutional.
February 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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😂😂😂. But pretty damn close to a strategy lol.
Remember on Family Guy when Lois was running for mayor. She was losing the crowd so Brian told her to try giving short simple answers.

Lois: 9/11

Felon 47: Groceries

Most people pay attention to the words THEY want to hear. And the rest is blah blah blah

youtu.be/6paMJfiaO0A?...
Family Guy | 9/11 was bad
YouTube video by CutawayGuyX
youtu.be
February 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Congratulations to rightwing anti-vax forces: you've reintroduced a deadly, vaccine preventable disease back into American society.
In the last three weeks, 48 cases of measles have been identified, sending 13 patients to the hospital, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The number of cases has doubled in the last 3 days.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Dozens of cases reported in last 3 weeks
In the last three weeks, 48 cases of measles have been identified, sending 13 patients to the hospital, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
www.fox26houston.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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You might have missed it, but Amazon warehouse workers in Raleigh, NC are voting this week on whether to form a union.

If they win, they'll be the first unionized Amazon facility in the South.

Remember that we can always find hope in the labor movement.
February 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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The board of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI unanimously rejected Elon Musk’s unsolicited proposal to buy the company, accusing the tech billionaire of using the bid as a legal maneuver in an ongoing court case he has against OpenAI.
OpenAI’s board rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion takeover bid
The board of OpenAI unanimously rejected an unsolicited bid for the company launched by Elon Musk, saying it was a legal tactic not a serious offer.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
February 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Trump is now considering paving over Jackie Kennedy’s White House Rose Garden with cement to make it look more like Mar-a-Lago.

A White House official said it is “necessary” because it will “restore” the “glory” of the White House.
Trump Considers Paving Grass at White House Rose Garden to Match Mar-a-Lago
The president has been discussing plans to rip up the grass in one of the White House’s most iconic locations and put in a hard surface to serve as a patio like the one at his Florida home and club.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Where you at Dems ? You fighting to get them far better severance or going to ignore them, and all others in similar circumstances?
Termination notices going out this afternoon to more than 300 employees of the National Cancer Institute. Access likely ends today. Four weeks paid leave and that’s it.

Strong power move for Team Cancer.
February 14, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Europe can’t rely on the strength of the transatlantic relationship to help contain Russia’s threat – it must lead from the front and be the true force of support that Ukraine needs. Not just for Ukraine’s sake, but for a free and sovereign Europe.
On Ukraine, Europe must step into the void | Virgin
www.virgin.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with hubby
February 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM