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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · 9d

Love that YouTube didn't use my thumbnail and instead just picked some random moment in the video lol

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · 10d

It's wild to me that no one beat me to this story.

Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 11d

On Friday 18 blue state attorneys general BLASTED the Federal Trade Commission, telling it to back off trans youth healthcare and warning of an insidious attempt to reshape the regulation of medicine in the US.

And nobody covered it.

www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

State AGs Defend Trans Americans in Stunning Rebuke to Trump’s FTC — Assigned

Eighteen state Attorneys General unite to stand up in defense of trans Americans, in opposition to a Federal Trade Commission investigation into trans healthcare.

www.assignedmedia.org

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · 16d

Theme of the day apparently, someone on the train a few seats up from me has an audiobook on a speaker full volume.

Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · 29d

Hell of a piece to have written Tuesday night. My newest piece in @slate.com follows up on my August piece, looking at the right-wing anti-trans ideology and how that leads us into a rapid descent towards out and out fascism.

The Bullets That Killed Charlie Kirk Were Not Engraved With “Trans Ideology.” But That Won’t Stop the Campaign to Brand Trans People as Violent Monsters.

Now is the time to resist this dangerous strategy, before it’s too late.

slate.com

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Sep 11

I still expect to publish, but we are holding off for more information about the shooting since, regardless of the exact motivations of the shooter, they and the response to it will be very relevant to what I have already written.

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Sep 11

It should still be published, just with more updated information.

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Sep 11

Sure love writing a story drawing parallels between the right's treatment of transgender people and the German descent into Naziism that was meant to go up yesterday afternoon 🙃

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Sep 8

Her brother has joined in as well.

A slightly larger tabby sits near my feet and asks for attention.

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Sep 8

Writing a follow-up to last my last piece in Slate, but someone has decided it's time for a break.

A aweet little tabby cat sits on my lap while I sit at my desktop and attempt to write an article.

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Aug 29

I suppose I ought to finally play Hollow Knight

A laptop in a dimly lit room, on the screen is the main menu for Hollow Knight

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Aug 14

At a drive-thru with @mosquitochaser.bsky.social and she stops in the middle to get out and catch a neat looking mayfly. I love this woman ❤️

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Evil Orc Heart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · Aug 11

Thank you @valorievandieman.bsky.social for raising the alarm on what the implications of Trump's move to institutionalize homeless and mentally ill people could mean for members of the trans community.

slate.com/life/2025/08...

Trump Just Took a Major Step Toward a Nightmare Scenario for Trans Americans Under the Guise of “Public Safety.” Don’t Be Fooled.

If we don’t change course soon, it will be too late.

slate.com

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Aug 11

Trump's recent executive order calling for the criminalization of drug addiction, homelessness, and mental illness stands to disproportionately affect the transgender population of America, and sets the stage for some nightmarish scenarios.

Read my newest article published @slate.com

Trump Just Took a Major Step Toward a Nightmare Scenario for Trans Americans Under the Guise of “Public Safety.” Don’t Be Fooled.

If we don’t change course soon, it will be too late.

slate.com

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Aug 8

Oh wow I almost missed it, today officially marks twelve weeks since surgery!

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Aug 6

On my way to the airport to pick up my wonderful fiancé @mosquitochaser.bsky.social after not seeing her in two months!

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Jul 31

I will never forgive the 'gaak for banning Bridge 😭

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Jul 21

Please, support us if you can! Your support allows us to do all sorts of cool and impactful things like the Stay With Us package, the DC trip to cover US vs Skrmetti, and the Trans Stories short videos just to name a few I've been involved with. Not to mention all our usual news throughout the week!

Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · Jul 20

In order to meet the moment, we need your help. Our goal is to add an additional $1000/month to keep funding the increased pace of publication we've been maintaining since we got the news of Trump's re-election.

We're about halfway to that goal, so we need to keep pushing. Join us as a member!

Become a Member — Assigned

Support Assigned Media by becoming a member for $12 a month and get our weekly newsletter.

www.assignedmedia.org

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Jul 18

Get well soon!

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Jul 17

Ah I knew I was forgetting something when I posted that 😅

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Jul 14

As the voice of these videos, I appreciate the feedback!

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Jul 2

Stumbling my way into trans focused journalism and writing is the main thing keeping me sane right now tbh

Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Jun 28

Frieren is one of my all time favorites, it's such a beautiful show. And the outro song is just perfect.

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Jun 22

My first piece outside of Assigned came out this morning! I discuss Skrmetti and the OBBBA and how they drive an urgency for gender affirming care.

What’s It Like to Have Your Future Stolen From You? These Kids Are on the Cusp of Finding Out.

Total hopelessness is not an option.

slate.com

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Jun 13

Genuinely so good!

Cassie @mosquitochaser.bsky.social · Jun 13

Just watched the latest Taskmaster with @valorievandieman.bsky.social and that might be the best final task of the whole show.

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Valorie Van-Dieman @valorievandieman.bsky.social · Jun 12

My newest article! Conducted the interview and wrote it from bedrest post surgery.

Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · Jun 12

The state of Texas is officially defining sex. Assigned Media's @valorievandieman.bsky.social on how state sponsored bullying encourages hatred, discrimination, and harassment.

Texas Invites Everyone to Police Gender — Assigned

A bigoted measure “defining sex” raises confusion and sows fear. That’s the point.

www.assignedmedia.org

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