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Must-read from my incredible colleague @whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social ahead of the Fourth of July:
“From the founding of this nation, liberty has always been qualified. Born in the shadow of empire, the United States never abandoned the project of colonization; it simply repackaged it.”
“From the founding of this nation, liberty has always been qualified. Born in the shadow of empire, the United States never abandoned the project of colonization; it simply repackaged it.”
Beyond the Binary: A Fourth of July Reflection on “Freedom”
A Black, Nonbinary Attorney’s Reflections on Freedom, the Skrmetti Decision, and the Violence of Binaries By Whit Washington, Senior Attorney for the Nonbinary and Trans Rights Project The Fourth of...
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July 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Must-read from my incredible colleague @whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social ahead of the Fourth of July:
“From the founding of this nation, liberty has always been qualified. Born in the shadow of empire, the United States never abandoned the project of colonization; it simply repackaged it.”
“From the founding of this nation, liberty has always been qualified. Born in the shadow of empire, the United States never abandoned the project of colonization; it simply repackaged it.”
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@whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social on Gender Reveal podcast talking all things law/lawyering 🔥🫶 open.spotify.com/episode/6g9z...
Episode 188: Whit Washington
Gender Reveal · Episode
open.spotify.com
July 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
@whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social on Gender Reveal podcast talking all things law/lawyering 🔥🫶 open.spotify.com/episode/6g9z...
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Proud to share that Whit Washington, Lambda Legal Senior Attorney, has received the National LGBTQ+ Bar’s 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 award! 👏
Congrats to all 2025 recipients! 🎉 #LavenderLaw @lgbtqbar.bsky.social @whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2djx9rk9
Congrats to all 2025 recipients! 🎉 #LavenderLaw @lgbtqbar.bsky.social @whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2djx9rk9
July 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Proud to share that Whit Washington, Lambda Legal Senior Attorney, has received the National LGBTQ+ Bar’s 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 award! 👏
Congrats to all 2025 recipients! 🎉 #LavenderLaw @lgbtqbar.bsky.social @whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2djx9rk9
Congrats to all 2025 recipients! 🎉 #LavenderLaw @lgbtqbar.bsky.social @whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2djx9rk9
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“I truly believe that if we are steadfast, thoughtful & united…we can prevail over hatred… & come out on a better side in a better country & a better world. But that won’t happen without courageous leaders who are willing to stand up for what we know is right.” @whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
“I truly believe that if we are steadfast, thoughtful & united…we can prevail over hatred… & come out on a better side in a better country & a better world. But that won’t happen without courageous leaders who are willing to stand up for what we know is right.” @whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social
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The fight for trans rights IS the fight for immigrant rights. In our latest blog, Lambda Legal Senior Attorney Whit Washington breaks down the history of our communities shared struggles & why solidarity is our power. lambdalegal.org/blogs/us_202...
@whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social
@whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The fight for trans rights IS the fight for immigrant rights. In our latest blog, Lambda Legal Senior Attorney Whit Washington breaks down the history of our communities shared struggles & why solidarity is our power. lambdalegal.org/blogs/us_202...
@whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social
@whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social
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Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
Congressman Al Green on X: "Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl" / X
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl
x.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
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Incarceration is dehumanizing for anyone, but especially for transgender people, who are more likely to experience harassment and violence while incarcerated.
March 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Incarceration is dehumanizing for anyone, but especially for transgender people, who are more likely to experience harassment and violence while incarcerated.
Today I learned: theres a $182 BILLION/YEAR wealth transfer from taxpayers and wrkrs to corps and govt’s from prisons; tax breaks for the 1% is around $216 BILLION/YEAR; AND corp tax breaks exceeded $1.9 TRILLION IN 2024.
But for sure the problem is immigrants and trans folks. #themoreyouknow
But for sure the problem is immigrants and trans folks. #themoreyouknow
March 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Today I learned: theres a $182 BILLION/YEAR wealth transfer from taxpayers and wrkrs to corps and govt’s from prisons; tax breaks for the 1% is around $216 BILLION/YEAR; AND corp tax breaks exceeded $1.9 TRILLION IN 2024.
But for sure the problem is immigrants and trans folks. #themoreyouknow
But for sure the problem is immigrants and trans folks. #themoreyouknow
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1. A new Texas bill outright criminalizes being transgender as felony fraud. It is one of the most alarming bills that I have ever seen.
Though it stands little chance of passage, its rationale is already being used in other places and by the trump admin.
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Though it stands little chance of passage, its rationale is already being used in other places and by the trump admin.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
March 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
1. A new Texas bill outright criminalizes being transgender as felony fraud. It is one of the most alarming bills that I have ever seen.
Though it stands little chance of passage, its rationale is already being used in other places and by the trump admin.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Though it stands little chance of passage, its rationale is already being used in other places and by the trump admin.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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‼️MAJOR WIN for trans people & their families!
Today, a federal judge granted a request for a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Trump’s executive orders threatening federal funding for providers of gender-affirming medical care for people under 19.
Read more: tinyurl.com/5xm3btfv
Today, a federal judge granted a request for a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Trump’s executive orders threatening federal funding for providers of gender-affirming medical care for people under 19.
Read more: tinyurl.com/5xm3btfv
March 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
‼️MAJOR WIN for trans people & their families!
Today, a federal judge granted a request for a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Trump’s executive orders threatening federal funding for providers of gender-affirming medical care for people under 19.
Read more: tinyurl.com/5xm3btfv
Today, a federal judge granted a request for a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Trump’s executive orders threatening federal funding for providers of gender-affirming medical care for people under 19.
Read more: tinyurl.com/5xm3btfv
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"Health-care institutions across the country are now free to resume or continue providing the gender-affirming medical care that is necessary." @lambdalegal.bsky.social's @karenloewy.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Second judge blocks Trump order on gender transition care for youths
A federal judge has blocked a Trump order that targeted transgender young people and their health care, allowing hospitals to provide gender transition care.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
"Health-care institutions across the country are now free to resume or continue providing the gender-affirming medical care that is necessary." @lambdalegal.bsky.social's @karenloewy.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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I distinctly recall this and the crack epidemic making certain parts of my city nearly uninhabitable.
March 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I distinctly recall this and the crack epidemic making certain parts of my city nearly uninhabitable.
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Watching the Dems quietly hold signs and point around the chamber in frustration last night was enraging. Rep. Al Green was the only one with enough courage to speak up and do something.
Courage is usually contagious. Apparently, it's not in Congress.
Courage is usually contagious. Apparently, it's not in Congress.
March 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Watching the Dems quietly hold signs and point around the chamber in frustration last night was enraging. Rep. Al Green was the only one with enough courage to speak up and do something.
Courage is usually contagious. Apparently, it's not in Congress.
Courage is usually contagious. Apparently, it's not in Congress.
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For me, fighting fascism has nothing to do with thinking I’ll win. I don’t fight because there’s an inevitable outcome, I fight because I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t do something.
March 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
For me, fighting fascism has nothing to do with thinking I’ll win. I don’t fight because there’s an inevitable outcome, I fight because I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t do something.
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Another thing I learned from the "State of the People: 24 Hour Marathon": National Black Food & Justice Alliance, which has a food map and directory:
blackfoodjustice.org/food-map-dir...
#BlackSky
blackfoodjustice.org/food-map-dir...
#BlackSky
Food Map & Directory — National Black Food & Justice Alliance
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March 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Another thing I learned from the "State of the People: 24 Hour Marathon": National Black Food & Justice Alliance, which has a food map and directory:
blackfoodjustice.org/food-map-dir...
#BlackSky
blackfoodjustice.org/food-map-dir...
#BlackSky
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LIVE: WORKING PEOPLE'S STATE OF THE UNION
Working People's State of the Union
The official Working Families Party response to President Trump's address to the joint session of Congress will be delivered by Rep. Lateefah Simon (CA-12).
www.youtube.com
March 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
LIVE: WORKING PEOPLE'S STATE OF THE UNION
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Trans people are perfect exactly as we are and as we choose to be.
We are blessed to experience a sacred journey of self-determination and expression that many could only dream of. Fuck anyone who says otherwise.
We are blessed to experience a sacred journey of self-determination and expression that many could only dream of. Fuck anyone who says otherwise.
March 5, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Trans people are perfect exactly as we are and as we choose to be.
We are blessed to experience a sacred journey of self-determination and expression that many could only dream of. Fuck anyone who says otherwise.
We are blessed to experience a sacred journey of self-determination and expression that many could only dream of. Fuck anyone who says otherwise.
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Slavery.
Black codes.
Jim Crow.
Redlining.
Mass incarceration.
Every step of the way, Black Americans have been intentionally pushed back economically. A debt is owed.
It’s time to pay that debt. It’s time for reparations.
Black codes.
Jim Crow.
Redlining.
Mass incarceration.
Every step of the way, Black Americans have been intentionally pushed back economically. A debt is owed.
It’s time to pay that debt. It’s time for reparations.
May 17, 2023 at 7:58 PM
Slavery.
Black codes.
Jim Crow.
Redlining.
Mass incarceration.
Every step of the way, Black Americans have been intentionally pushed back economically. A debt is owed.
It’s time to pay that debt. It’s time for reparations.
Black codes.
Jim Crow.
Redlining.
Mass incarceration.
Every step of the way, Black Americans have been intentionally pushed back economically. A debt is owed.
It’s time to pay that debt. It’s time for reparations.
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The GOP is threatening to tank the entire economy in the name of “fiscal responsibility.”
What’s responsible about tanking the economy, exactly?
What’s responsible about tanking the economy, exactly?
May 23, 2023 at 4:42 PM
The GOP is threatening to tank the entire economy in the name of “fiscal responsibility.”
What’s responsible about tanking the economy, exactly?
What’s responsible about tanking the economy, exactly?
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I walked out.
March 5, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I walked out.
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DEIA isn’t "woke"- it’s a commitment to fairness, opportunity, and dignity for all. Inclusivity strengthens communities, workplaces, and democracy itself. We won’t back down. #DEI #EquityMatters
March 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
DEIA isn’t "woke"- it’s a commitment to fairness, opportunity, and dignity for all. Inclusivity strengthens communities, workplaces, and democracy itself. We won’t back down. #DEI #EquityMatters
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If I send you this, grab your coat
March 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
If I send you this, grab your coat
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
March 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
Who will survive in America?
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A proud nonbinary human here who used they/them pronouns. 👋🏽 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Our identities and pronouns are not an “illusion”, “ideology”
or child abuse.
It’s about respect. Trans & nonbinary people have existed even before US was founded from the times of Native Americans and before and throughout the world.
Our identities and pronouns are not an “illusion”, “ideology”
or child abuse.
It’s about respect. Trans & nonbinary people have existed even before US was founded from the times of Native Americans and before and throughout the world.
March 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
A proud nonbinary human here who used they/them pronouns. 👋🏽 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Our identities and pronouns are not an “illusion”, “ideology”
or child abuse.
It’s about respect. Trans & nonbinary people have existed even before US was founded from the times of Native Americans and before and throughout the world.
Our identities and pronouns are not an “illusion”, “ideology”
or child abuse.
It’s about respect. Trans & nonbinary people have existed even before US was founded from the times of Native Americans and before and throughout the world.