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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 1m

The Democrats greatest failure was not obliterating the Filibuster during Obama's first term.

It needs to go. And I agree that losing it right now would be devastating.

Hence Democrats failure. They could have passed real positive legislation over the last 16 years without it.

Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 21h

I believe so.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 21h

Excess of testosterone is easily controlled now. There are multiple anti-androgen drugs on the market for exactly that issues.

Lots of prostate issues are treated with some mix of them as blocking T usually shrinks the prostate.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 2d

Suffragettes turning towards fascism gives some insight into the weird world of women upholding the patriarchy.

This is just one article. There is a lot of others out there.

TERFs are a more modern version of women supporting the oppression of women to "protect" women.

slate.com/news-and-pol...

These British Women Fought and Won the Vote. Then They Joined the Fascist Movement.

The women did make tea for the men, but they also received training in jiujitsu so that they could throw people out of meetings.

slate.com

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 3d

It is 💯 acceptable to have conflicting feelings about relatives, parents, relationships that end.

One can mourn a passing and find relief.

Wishing you the best as I've seen firsthand how losing a challenging parent can be difficult on many levels.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 6d

Cantore!!!

Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 8d

I don't know a single trans woman that would select non-binary in place of female if given the option.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 9d

Other options across studies included
Female
Male
Genderfluid
Agender
Genderqueer

Not one of the studies cited included
Trans Woman
Trans Man

And the author thinks trans identifying people would select nonbinary instead of male or female...

These people are bigots and idiots.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 9d

From the article

"I sent Kaufmann a direct message today, asking what the data in the chart that he posted to X this morning was supposed to signify. He replied: “It’s non binary but I believe a trans person would tick that box.” I strongly disagree."

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 13d

Your feet are you zoooooom!

Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 14d

They're afraid of being called anti-military.

Which is fucking hilarious because Republicans have for years fucked over veterans and service members alike.

We're poised to spend 1 TRILLION dollars on the military and 27 Democrats don't have the stomach or spine to stand up against this bullshit.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 14d

@alsobrooks.senate.gov this vote is disgraceful. Your lack of conviction to protect trans people and minorities is a disgrace.

Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 20d

Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 23d

Just pointing this out for anyone unaware of the differences.

NDAA is "must pass" defense spending. So Dems caved instead of appearing "anti-military" they were anti-trans youth healthcare for military families.

They were wrong to do so.

Here's hoping they've grown a spine since then.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 23d

The bans in the NDAA only affect military personnel, medical care and facilities.

They aren't blanket bans across the nation.

Not saying that's good, it's horrific.

The bans proposed in the general spending bill are what could affect national insurance and other federal policies for everyone.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 24d

Apple Month

Michigan Library Appreciation Month

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Youth Justice Action Month

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So Apple month and Trans Empowerment are the same month. Well at least one can enjoy be empowered to enjoy a cider while care isn't restored.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 24d

I get lots of things are declared during a single month, bit it feels a bit less important when she also declares October 2025 to be

Substance Misuse Prevention and Youth Substance Use Prevention Month

Michigan Agritourism Month

Polish American Heritage Month

Apple Month...

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 25d

Monday with a hat trick and Cantore with the filthiest back-heel.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 26d

Up until last years NDAA bill they did defend against federal anti-trans legislation.

The problem is that one capitulation isn't seen as compromise by the right.

All the right sees is a crack they can leverage for more anti-trans measures and they now know Dems will give in to some degree.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 28d

Lol, that would make more sense.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 28d

They caved on the previous NDAA bill. That resulted in the first national ban for trans youth care.

Though it was limited to the DoD, it was still a capitulation to continue defense funding.

It also banned pride flags from being flown at embassies.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · 28d

The use of bold would be hilarious if they weren't so obsessive.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · Sep 23

Strongly worded letter on very official looking paper incoming.

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Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · Sep 23

*some

Lakin Jones @lakinjones.bsky.social · Sep 23

So gov't says Colleges can't use race because it supposedly disadvantages groups, but ICE can use race for targeting minorities.

And now the Government also says it wants to use identity to target and disadvantage individuals/groups.

I await SCOTUS' ironclad logic when bending the knee again

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