Denise Crooks
@dcrooks.bsky.social
social worker, therapist, public health nerd, mom, Rhode Islander, Wellesley alum, and LGBTQ rights advocate
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The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a resolution Thursday affirming support and solidarity for the state’s LGBTQIA+ community in response to growing threats to the rights and safety of transgender and nonbinary Americans.
‘We will not be erased’: RI House backs LGBTQIA+ rights
The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a resolution Thursday affirming support and solidarity for the state’s LGBTQIA+ community.
www.wpri.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a resolution Thursday affirming support and solidarity for the state’s LGBTQIA+ community in response to growing threats to the rights and safety of transgender and nonbinary Americans.
Very proud that RI Senate and now House passed a resolution in support of LGBTQIA folks
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May 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Very proud that RI Senate and now House passed a resolution in support of LGBTQIA folks
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1. Today, Senate Democrats showed spine, and killed a national transgender sports ban bill via filibuster.
Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
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Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
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Senate Dems Show Spine, And National Sports Ban Bill Dies
The failed legislation reflects a wider effort to disallow trans women (or anyone suspected of being a trans woman) from women’s sports and spaces.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
1. Today, Senate Democrats showed spine, and killed a national transgender sports ban bill via filibuster.
Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
This should be happening every state to support queer and trans youth
AG Neronha and Commissioner Infante-Green issue guidance to schools on LGBTQ+ students’ rights and diversity programs
"Protecting our children includes shielding them from discrimination tactics employed by politicians seeking to divide us for their personal and political benefit," said Neronha.
"Protecting our children includes shielding them from discrimination tactics employed by politicians seeking to divide us for their personal and political benefit," said Neronha.
Attorney General Neronha and Commissioner Infante-Green issue guidance to schools on LGBTQ+ students’ rights and diversity programs
"Protecting our children includes shielding them from discrimination tactics employed by politicians seeking to divide us for their personal and political benefit," said AG Neronha.
steveahlquist.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This should be happening every state to support queer and trans youth
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They are going to ignore court orders.
If they ignore court orders, the social contract is dead and buried, the constitution is no longer in effect.
It's a rubicon that cannot be uncrossed.
If they ignore court orders, the social contract is dead and buried, the constitution is no longer in effect.
It's a rubicon that cannot be uncrossed.
February 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
They are going to ignore court orders.
If they ignore court orders, the social contract is dead and buried, the constitution is no longer in effect.
It's a rubicon that cannot be uncrossed.
If they ignore court orders, the social contract is dead and buried, the constitution is no longer in effect.
It's a rubicon that cannot be uncrossed.
This is devastating for universities, hospitals, science, health, and innovation.
🚨RED ALERT for 🧪:
The Trump NIH just gashed indirect costs. This is a direct attack on universities.
“Pursuant to this Supplemental Guidance, there will be a standard rate of 15% across all NIH grants for indirect costs.” 😮
Just a devastating Friday night news dump. #scicomm #academicaky
The Trump NIH just gashed indirect costs. This is a direct attack on universities.
“Pursuant to this Supplemental Guidance, there will be a standard rate of 15% across all NIH grants for indirect costs.” 😮
Just a devastating Friday night news dump. #scicomm #academicaky
February 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This is devastating for universities, hospitals, science, health, and innovation.
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One thing I really admire about this @rodger.bsky.social post criticizing the NCAA re: trans athletes is that he states super clearly that he used to be swayed by ”fairness” arguments, and he's not anymore
The spineless cowardice of the NCAA's anti-trans swerve
A decade ago, the NCAA stood up on trans issues. Now that trans people are under attack, they've given in to bigots.
rodgersherman.substack.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
One thing I really admire about this @rodger.bsky.social post criticizing the NCAA re: trans athletes is that he states super clearly that he used to be swayed by ”fairness” arguments, and he's not anymore
Erasing queer and trans folks from publicly funded research results is bad science, a free speech violation, and against what researchers as part of gaining IRB approval. LGBTQ participants donate our time and info, we deserve equitable results.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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CDC Scientists Ordered to Withdraw Studies That Say ‘LGBT’ or ‘Pregnant People’
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Erasing queer and trans folks from publicly funded research results is bad science, a free speech violation, and against what researchers as part of gaining IRB approval. LGBTQ participants donate our time and info, we deserve equitable results.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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1. Multiple hospital systems are complying with an unlawful executive order with dubious enforcement mechanisms and pulling their trans kids off care.
While most have not, those that have are harming their trans patients.
The latest from Mira Lazine.
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While most have not, those that have are harming their trans patients.
The latest from Mira Lazine.
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Handful Of Hospitals Complying With Trump's Illegal Order To Stop Trans Care Under 19 Years Of Age
A small handful of hospitals nationwide have put fear of President Trump over the needs of their transgender patients, and are withdrawing trans youth from care due to a recent executive order.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
1. Multiple hospital systems are complying with an unlawful executive order with dubious enforcement mechanisms and pulling their trans kids off care.
While most have not, those that have are harming their trans patients.
The latest from Mira Lazine.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
While most have not, those that have are harming their trans patients.
The latest from Mira Lazine.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942.
I know. I was there in those camps.
I know. I was there in those camps.
January 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942.
I know. I was there in those camps.
I know. I was there in those camps.
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"'Many of us can share medicines, or break rules at our jobs – as nurses, teachers, social workers, doctors – to help people get essentials. This is a time for sustained care for one another, careful rule-breaking, and disobedience in the face of illegitimate authority.'"
Trump's Latest Anti-Trans Actions and How We Can Fight Back
The message should be clear among all people of conscience: We will not cooperate with the fascist, anti-trans agenda.
organizingmythoughts.org
January 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM
"'Many of us can share medicines, or break rules at our jobs – as nurses, teachers, social workers, doctors – to help people get essentials. This is a time for sustained care for one another, careful rule-breaking, and disobedience in the face of illegitimate authority.'"
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This is my favorite picture of Stonewall.
They knew they were getting arrested just for being LGBTQ+.
Yet... they're still here, standing outside of the boarded up Stonewall Inn, smiling as the world was at a fever pitch of hatred against them.
I think about it a lot in moments like this.
They knew they were getting arrested just for being LGBTQ+.
Yet... they're still here, standing outside of the boarded up Stonewall Inn, smiling as the world was at a fever pitch of hatred against them.
I think about it a lot in moments like this.
January 29, 2025 at 3:18 AM
This is my favorite picture of Stonewall.
They knew they were getting arrested just for being LGBTQ+.
Yet... they're still here, standing outside of the boarded up Stonewall Inn, smiling as the world was at a fever pitch of hatred against them.
I think about it a lot in moments like this.
They knew they were getting arrested just for being LGBTQ+.
Yet... they're still here, standing outside of the boarded up Stonewall Inn, smiling as the world was at a fever pitch of hatred against them.
I think about it a lot in moments like this.
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1. Breaking: Donald Trump has issued an EO that lays the groundwork for a total military ban.
In it, he says that being trans goes against "a soldier's commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle."
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In it, he says that being trans goes against "a soldier's commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle."
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Trump Military Ban Says Being Trans Conflicts With "Honorable, Truthful, Disciplined Lifestyle"
The ban leaves much of the details to defense secretary Hegseth for implementation.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
1. Breaking: Donald Trump has issued an EO that lays the groundwork for a total military ban.
In it, he says that being trans goes against "a soldier's commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle."
Subscribe to support my journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/trump-mili...
In it, he says that being trans goes against "a soldier's commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle."
Subscribe to support my journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/trump-mili...
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We agree, @chasestrangio.bsky.social and we are standing alongside you and every other trans person in America who is facing down an administration determined to strip away their rights. Read more: time.com/7208569/trum...
January 22, 2025 at 6:47 AM
We agree, @chasestrangio.bsky.social and we are standing alongside you and every other trans person in America who is facing down an administration determined to strip away their rights. Read more: time.com/7208569/trum...
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All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
I’m furious that Senator Jack Reed voted to remove healthcare for transgender children of military members! What’s the point of having Democrats representing us who don’t vote to protect LGBTQ lives? @reed.senate.gov
December 19, 2024 at 12:23 AM
I’m furious that Senator Jack Reed voted to remove healthcare for transgender children of military members! What’s the point of having Democrats representing us who don’t vote to protect LGBTQ lives? @reed.senate.gov
Pleased to see Senator Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov co-sponsoring this amendment to protect transgender children of service members! Call your senators to ask them to vote for it!
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Democratic senators seek to ax transgender care ban from defense bill
The National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House last week, would bar transition-related health coverage for service members’ minor children.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Pleased to see Senator Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov co-sponsoring this amendment to protect transgender children of service members! Call your senators to ask them to vote for it!
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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A wonderful article about what queer families are facing under the incoming administration
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www.usnews.com
December 12, 2024 at 5:29 PM
A wonderful article about what queer families are facing under the incoming administration
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
So disappointed that @sethmagaziner.bsky.social voted for a bill that will harm trans children
1. Today, 81 Democrats voted for the NDAA, which pulls care from the trans kids of military service members, in what is seen as a betrayal of trans people by the Democratic party.
EITM has published a full, easy to read list of their names, and how to contact.
EITM has published a full, easy to read list of their names, and how to contact.
81 Democrats Voted To Pull Care From Service Member's Trans kids. Here Are The Names.
81 Democrats have voted for the NDAA bill, which has an anti-trans amendment pulling care from trans youth enrolled in TriCare, the first national anti-trans bill of the modern era.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 12, 2024 at 5:21 PM
So disappointed that @sethmagaziner.bsky.social voted for a bill that will harm trans children
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The election of Donald Trump to a second term as president feels like a body blow. Nevertheless, there are actions #LGBTQ parents can take now to protect and support our families—and there are a few things that are giving me hope. mombian.com/2024/11/22/h...
Hope and Help for Queer Families After the Election - Mombian
The election of Donald Trump to a second term as president feels like a body blow. The danger of his policies to LGBTQ and other marginalized people is real. Nevertheless, there are actions LGBTQ pare...
mombian.com
November 22, 2024 at 3:29 PM
The election of Donald Trump to a second term as president feels like a body blow. Nevertheless, there are actions #LGBTQ parents can take now to protect and support our families—and there are a few things that are giving me hope. mombian.com/2024/11/22/h...
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BREAKING: Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name for consideration to serve as AG.
November 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM
BREAKING: Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name for consideration to serve as AG.
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And if there was one message I wish I could convey, from our groups to you, it's that - don't wait.
When you see a need, don't wait to try to fill it or fix the problem. There's no "authority" or "adults in the room" to wait for.
There's just us, and we're enough.
Don't wait.
Act.
When you see a need, don't wait to try to fill it or fix the problem. There's no "authority" or "adults in the room" to wait for.
There's just us, and we're enough.
Don't wait.
Act.
Anarchists are all over, but we've learned there's not much point to being loud about our affiliations and our tendency in this day and age - so instead we just get to work.
We just build things, fix tings, make things happen. We see a need and we just do it. It is maybe our defining trait.
We just build things, fix tings, make things happen. We see a need and we just do it. It is maybe our defining trait.
November 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM
And if there was one message I wish I could convey, from our groups to you, it's that - don't wait.
When you see a need, don't wait to try to fill it or fix the problem. There's no "authority" or "adults in the room" to wait for.
There's just us, and we're enough.
Don't wait.
Act.
When you see a need, don't wait to try to fill it or fix the problem. There's no "authority" or "adults in the room" to wait for.
There's just us, and we're enough.
Don't wait.
Act.
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I’ve been posting this like crazy. Thirty states have local elections. WI and PA have Supreme Court elections and VA and NJ have statewide. Want to send a message to Trump and MAGA? Win those races. OK has primaries on Feb 11th! Want to fight that lunatic Education Sec there? RUN for school board!
November 16, 2024 at 3:44 PM
I’ve been posting this like crazy. Thirty states have local elections. WI and PA have Supreme Court elections and VA and NJ have statewide. Want to send a message to Trump and MAGA? Win those races. OK has primaries on Feb 11th! Want to fight that lunatic Education Sec there? RUN for school board!