Zane McNeill
@zanemcneill.bsky.social
Activist-scholar, journalist, queer Appalachian
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@zanemcneill.bsky.social and I will be speaking December 4th, 6pm at @redemmas.org with Trans Maryland
Spoiler alert - I am not optimistic in liberal legal strategies as a way to ensure human dignity
Spoiler alert - I am not optimistic in liberal legal strategies as a way to ensure human dignity
November 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
@zanemcneill.bsky.social and I will be speaking December 4th, 6pm at @redemmas.org with Trans Maryland
Spoiler alert - I am not optimistic in liberal legal strategies as a way to ensure human dignity
Spoiler alert - I am not optimistic in liberal legal strategies as a way to ensure human dignity
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NLG National Executive Committee member, Zane McNeill, wrote about the recent attempts by the Trump administration to target wholesale ideologies, harking back to McCarthy-era politics.
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-resistance-how-activists-navigated-hoovers-fbi-and-political-scrutiny/
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-resistance-how-activists-navigated-hoovers-fbi-and-political-scrutiny/
Lessons of Resistance: How Activists Navigated Hoover’s FBI and Political Scrutiny | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
By looking back at Hoover-era resistance tactics, how past organizations protected members and sustained their missions under pressure, nonprofits can be better prepared for the continued threats under the Trump administration.
nonprofitquarterly.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
NLG National Executive Committee member, Zane McNeill, wrote about the recent attempts by the Trump administration to target wholesale ideologies, harking back to McCarthy-era politics.
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-resistance-how-activists-navigated-hoovers-fbi-and-political-scrutiny/
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-resistance-how-activists-navigated-hoovers-fbi-and-political-scrutiny/
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“The FBI gained access to conversations in a ‘courtwatch’ Signal group that helps coordinate volunteer activists who monitor public proceedings at three New York federal immigration courts. The US government has repeatedly been accused of violating immigrants’ due process rights at those courts.”
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
“The FBI gained access to conversations in a ‘courtwatch’ Signal group that helps coordinate volunteer activists who monitor public proceedings at three New York federal immigration courts. The US government has repeatedly been accused of violating immigrants’ due process rights at those courts.”
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Trying to find ways to feel like myself again while I shake off the effects of the job I quit.
Today’s supporter package from @pmpress.bsky.social definitely helps! ❤️
Today’s supporter package from @pmpress.bsky.social definitely helps! ❤️
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Trying to find ways to feel like myself again while I shake off the effects of the job I quit.
Today’s supporter package from @pmpress.bsky.social definitely helps! ❤️
Today’s supporter package from @pmpress.bsky.social definitely helps! ❤️
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Good read on Trans Day of Remembrance.
Remember why they're so focused, targeted.
Remember why they're so focused, targeted.
Efforts are underway to erase us from history, re-pathologize our identities, and push us out of public life in an attempt to justify the surveillance and criminalization of our communities. But we will not stop fighting. Our very existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism.
Trump’s Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right, But Our Existence Challenges It
Trans existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism and exposes the fragility of authoritarian power.
truthout.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Good read on Trans Day of Remembrance.
Remember why they're so focused, targeted.
Remember why they're so focused, targeted.
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You cannot erase us. We've always been here. We always will be. Accept it.
Efforts are underway to erase us from history, re-pathologize our identities, and push us out of public life in an attempt to justify the surveillance and criminalization of our communities. But we will not stop fighting. Our very existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism.
Trump’s Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right, But Our Existence Challenges It
Trans existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism and exposes the fragility of authoritarian power.
truthout.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
You cannot erase us. We've always been here. We always will be. Accept it.
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Lessons of Resistance: How Activists Navigated Hoover’s FBI and Political Scrutiny nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r... @zanemcneill.bsky.social
Lessons of Resistance: How Activists Navigated Hoover’s FBI and Political Scrutiny | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
By looking back at Hoover-era resistance tactics, how past organizations protected members and sustained their missions under pressure, nonprofits can be better prepared for the continued threats unde...
nonprofitquarterly.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Lessons of Resistance: How Activists Navigated Hoover’s FBI and Political Scrutiny nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r... @zanemcneill.bsky.social
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"Our very existence challenges [..] fascism."
"We challenge the authoritarian myth that people are born into fixed categories and exist only to reproduce for the nationalist state."
"We are powerful, beautiful, and free — and that terrifies them."
#USA #Healthcare #Sports #Suicide #Media
"We challenge the authoritarian myth that people are born into fixed categories and exist only to reproduce for the nationalist state."
"We are powerful, beautiful, and free — and that terrifies them."
#USA #Healthcare #Sports #Suicide #Media
Trump's Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right, But Our Existence Challenges It
Trans existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism and exposes the fragility of authoritarian power.
truthout.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
"Our very existence challenges [..] fascism."
"We challenge the authoritarian myth that people are born into fixed categories and exist only to reproduce for the nationalist state."
"We are powerful, beautiful, and free — and that terrifies them."
#USA #Healthcare #Sports #Suicide #Media
"We challenge the authoritarian myth that people are born into fixed categories and exist only to reproduce for the nationalist state."
"We are powerful, beautiful, and free — and that terrifies them."
#USA #Healthcare #Sports #Suicide #Media
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"The president declaring a domestic ideology or movement ‘terrorists’ is going to encourage both federal and local law enforcement to treat them as such"
Thanks @npquarterly.bsky.social for speaking with us about Trump's war on 'antifa' nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r...
Thanks @npquarterly.bsky.social for speaking with us about Trump's war on 'antifa' nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r...
Lessons of Resistance: How Activists Navigated Hoover’s FBI and Political Scrutiny | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
By looking back at Hoover-era resistance tactics, how past organizations protected members and sustained their missions under pressure, nonprofits can be better prepared for the continued threats unde...
nonprofitquarterly.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
"The president declaring a domestic ideology or movement ‘terrorists’ is going to encourage both federal and local law enforcement to treat them as such"
Thanks @npquarterly.bsky.social for speaking with us about Trump's war on 'antifa' nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r...
Thanks @npquarterly.bsky.social for speaking with us about Trump's war on 'antifa' nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r...
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And across the country, call your senators to stand alongside Senator Markey and courageous colleagues in passing the Transgender Health Care Access Act: L4GG.org/THCAA
Amid Attacks on Trans Rights and Access to Health Care, Sen. Markey, Rep. Balint Introduce Legislation to Protect Gender-Affirming Health Care for Transgender Americans | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Mas...
Bill Text (PDF)
Washington (November 19, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the...
L4GG.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
And across the country, call your senators to stand alongside Senator Markey and courageous colleagues in passing the Transgender Health Care Access Act: L4GG.org/THCAA
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New Yorkers, call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to protect us all from attacks on our bodily autonomy and healthcare — especially trans New Yorkers and their providers: L4GG.org/ProtectNYCare
Tell Governor Hochul: Protect NY Care — Lawyers for Good Government
L4GG.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
New Yorkers, call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to protect us all from attacks on our bodily autonomy and healthcare — especially trans New Yorkers and their providers: L4GG.org/ProtectNYCare
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Read and be inspired by our legal fellow Zane McNeil’s powerful piece in TruthOut: L4GG.org/TruthOut
Trump’s Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right, But Our Existence Challenges It
Trans existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism and exposes the fragility of authoritarian power.
L4GG.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Read and be inspired by our legal fellow Zane McNeil’s powerful piece in TruthOut: L4GG.org/TruthOut
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This Trans Day of Remembrance, join L4GG as we mourn for the dead and fight fiercely for the living by taking three critical actions 🧵
Together, we can save lives and prevent yet more grief in the coming year. Keep reading to take action.
Together, we can save lives and prevent yet more grief in the coming year. Keep reading to take action.
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This Trans Day of Remembrance, join L4GG as we mourn for the dead and fight fiercely for the living by taking three critical actions 🧵
Together, we can save lives and prevent yet more grief in the coming year. Keep reading to take action.
Together, we can save lives and prevent yet more grief in the coming year. Keep reading to take action.
November 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Efforts are underway to erase us from history, re-pathologize our identities, and push us out of public life in an attempt to justify the surveillance and criminalization of our communities. But we will not stop fighting. Our very existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism.
Trump’s Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right, But Our Existence Challenges It
Trans existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism and exposes the fragility of authoritarian power.
truthout.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Efforts are underway to erase us from history, re-pathologize our identities, and push us out of public life in an attempt to justify the surveillance and criminalization of our communities. But we will not stop fighting. Our very existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism.
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Trump would really hate it if you sent this article to your friends at progressive foundations.
The Right Funds Its Media. Can Progressive Philanthropy Meet the Moment?
Rigorous, principled, independent journalism is an essential part of movement building.
truthout.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Trump would really hate it if you sent this article to your friends at progressive foundations.
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TOMORROW AT 3 PM ET: Join L4GG VP @sterlinghoward.bsky.social and ED @tracifeitlove.bsky.social as they discuss Sterling’s recent trip to Poland with The Carter Center, and the lessons shared by democracy defenders who’ve fought authoritarianism abroad.
Register: L4GG.org/Poland
Register: L4GG.org/Poland
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
TOMORROW AT 3 PM ET: Join L4GG VP @sterlinghoward.bsky.social and ED @tracifeitlove.bsky.social as they discuss Sterling’s recent trip to Poland with The Carter Center, and the lessons shared by democracy defenders who’ve fought authoritarianism abroad.
Register: L4GG.org/Poland
Register: L4GG.org/Poland
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that Muslims are a “threat to our freedom” on Tuesday as he targeted the largest Muslim civil rights organization in the U.S. with a foreign terrorist organization label in an escalation of a movement of anti-Muslim hate in the state.
Abbott Says Muslims Are “Threat to Our Freedom” as He Targets Civil Rights Group With Terrorist Designation
Governors do not have the authority to designate groups as a foreign terrorist organization.
truthout.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that Muslims are a “threat to our freedom” on Tuesday as he targeted the largest Muslim civil rights organization in the U.S. with a foreign terrorist organization label in an escalation of a movement of anti-Muslim hate in the state.
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Embracing queer resistance and anti-authoritarian actions is essential for challenging oppressive systems. Let's dismantle norms and structures through radical solidarity. #QueerResistance #Anarchy @workingclasshistory.com https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e112-radical-reads-be-gay-do-crime/
Be Gay, Do Crime: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Resistance and Rebellion
Explore 'Be Gay, Do Crime' and engage with LGBTQ+ resistance histories that inspire activism and celebrate defiance amidst repression.
workingclasshistory.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Embracing queer resistance and anti-authoritarian actions is essential for challenging oppressive systems. Let's dismantle norms and structures through radical solidarity. #QueerResistance #Anarchy @workingclasshistory.com https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e112-radical-reads-be-gay-do-crime/
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The state cages bodies to maintain power, profits, and fear. A world without prisons means liberation, rehabilitation, and true justice. #AbolishPrisons #EndMassIncarceration @workingclasshistory.com https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e112-radical-reads-be-gay-do-crime/
Be Gay, Do Crime: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Resistance and Rebellion
Explore 'Be Gay, Do Crime' and engage with LGBTQ+ resistance histories that inspire activism and celebrate defiance amidst repression.
workingclasshistory.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The state cages bodies to maintain power, profits, and fear. A world without prisons means liberation, rehabilitation, and true justice. #AbolishPrisons #EndMassIncarceration @workingclasshistory.com https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e112-radical-reads-be-gay-do-crime/
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My NSPM-7 coverage has for weeks been met with smug assurances that there's no law for domestic terrorism. Well, the Trump admin just designated Antifa groups as Foreign Terror Orgs - for which there is a law:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
Trump Escalates War on Leftists With Antifa Foreign Terror Label
Move cites NSPM-7, saying four European Antifa groups espoused "anti-Christianity," "anti-capitalism," and "anti-Americanism"
www.kenklippenstein.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
My NSPM-7 coverage has for weeks been met with smug assurances that there's no law for domestic terrorism. Well, the Trump admin just designated Antifa groups as Foreign Terror Orgs - for which there is a law:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
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When governments control people’s bodies, they consolidate power.
In a new piece, L4GG’s Zane McNeill explores how attacks on reproductive + LGBTQ rights follow the authoritarian playbook—and what that means for democracy.
🔗 Read more: L4GG.org/ReproBlog
In a new piece, L4GG’s Zane McNeill explores how attacks on reproductive + LGBTQ rights follow the authoritarian playbook—and what that means for democracy.
🔗 Read more: L4GG.org/ReproBlog
November 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
When governments control people’s bodies, they consolidate power.
In a new piece, L4GG’s Zane McNeill explores how attacks on reproductive + LGBTQ rights follow the authoritarian playbook—and what that means for democracy.
🔗 Read more: L4GG.org/ReproBlog
In a new piece, L4GG’s Zane McNeill explores how attacks on reproductive + LGBTQ rights follow the authoritarian playbook—and what that means for democracy.
🔗 Read more: L4GG.org/ReproBlog
TONIGHT www.nlg.org/civicrm/even...
CiviCRM - National Lawyers Guild
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November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
TONIGHT www.nlg.org/civicrm/even...
This one will be 🔥🙌👀
I would like to say I am immune to bullying but then @zanemcneill.bsky.social convinces me to work on a new book project smdh
November 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This one will be 🔥🙌👀