Shannon White Cogen
shannon-cogen.bsky.social
Shannon White Cogen
@shannon-cogen.bsky.social
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trump’s numbers are tanking and there is a palpable desire in the electorate for a real alternative and yet the only money in democratic politics is for doing starmerism
September 18, 2025 at 2:23 AM
My blog--which wasn't supposed to be political--has its first post. And it's political. Thanks for that, Brown. I'm sure my 3 followers here, and on Substack will be outraged.
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This was not going to be political
At least not mostly. But last week, Brown University joined the growing group willing to put their own expediency ahead of the lives and well-being of trans people. This is my letter to my alma mater.
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August 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
First they came for the socialists and I said “f*ck the socialists.”

What a divisive, narrow hateful thing for Sullivan to write/NYT to print in the middle of Pride Months.
Another day, another 4500 word anti trans scree from the New York Times.
June 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
@erininthemorning.com does her usual excellent job debunking the HHS report. A must-read in preparation for the next wave of assault by this administration.
1. Today, the Trump administration's HHS Dept., under RFK Jr., released a review of transgender healthcare.

It has no authors. It pushes pseudoscience and conversion therapy. It does not follow a scientific process.

My fact check of the Trump HHS review.

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Fact Check: Trump's HHS Review On Trans Care Filled With Lies, Pseudoscience
The review, which was made possible by an executive order calling transgender healthcare "mutilation," reached its predetermined conclusion on its May 1st publication date.
www.erininthemorning.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Well said, @erininthemorning.com: "[N]o transgender person should feel they must flee the United States." But many will rightly decide that, as simple acts like filling out a form, using a bathroom, and playing with your peers become illegal, staying is untenable and dangerous. They need sanctuary.
1. It is time that countries begin accepting trans refugees from the United States.

Refuge has always been a defining act in times of political persecution—this is one of those moments. History will remember who opens the door.

I make the case in my latest.

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Countries Should Accept Transgender Refugees From The United States
The situation on the ground for transgender people is deteriorating in real time in the United States. Other countries should open up refugee programs to allow those moving from the US.
www.erininthemorning.com
April 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Reposted by Shannon White Cogen
You can help people learn about trans participation in sports. Its a nuanced topic that has lots of room for growth for a lot of people. I've had this conversation with probably over a hundred people at this point and unless they are diehard transphobes, this is usually how you teach them.
April 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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new trolley problem just dropped
April 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM