Bethel CT Pride
@bethelctpride.bsky.social
Running queer events in Bethel, Connecticut. Weekly open mic, monthly book club & plant swap. Parade: 5/31/2025
everything sucks right now, so for every bit of bad news we post, we try and boost 2-3 fun or interesting things to break up doomscrolling.
everything sucks right now, so for every bit of bad news we post, we try and boost 2-3 fun or interesting things to break up doomscrolling.
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1. 4 months ago, The Supreme Court gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education in schools.
Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.
Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.
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Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.
Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Only 0.03% Opt Out Of LGBTQ+ Education In Maryland After SCOTUS Gives Them A Right To
After SCOTUS gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education, Montgomery County, Maryland is reporting only 43 families took them up on it.
www.erininthemorning.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
1. 4 months ago, The Supreme Court gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education in schools.
Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.
Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.
Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Do you have an unwanted car, truck, motorcycle, RV or boat? 🚙🏍️🚤 Celebrate Cartober with us and donate it to Planned Parenthood! Your gift will help us continue to provide expert care to patients in CT and RI and make a lasting difference.
Learn more & donate: ppsne.careasy.org/home
#PPSNE
Learn more & donate: ppsne.careasy.org/home
#PPSNE
October 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Do you have an unwanted car, truck, motorcycle, RV or boat? 🚙🏍️🚤 Celebrate Cartober with us and donate it to Planned Parenthood! Your gift will help us continue to provide expert care to patients in CT and RI and make a lasting difference.
Learn more & donate: ppsne.careasy.org/home
#PPSNE
Learn more & donate: ppsne.careasy.org/home
#PPSNE
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5:30PM: Welcome & short words on book bans
5:45-6:15PM: Silent Reading time, either a printed book or an audio book.
6:20-7PM- Talk about what you were reading and have some fun working on a collage about banned books. You may either take your piece home or have it displayed, your choice!
5:45-6:15PM: Silent Reading time, either a printed book or an audio book.
6:20-7PM- Talk about what you were reading and have some fun working on a collage about banned books. You may either take your piece home or have it displayed, your choice!
October 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
5:30PM: Welcome & short words on book bans
5:45-6:15PM: Silent Reading time, either a printed book or an audio book.
6:20-7PM- Talk about what you were reading and have some fun working on a collage about banned books. You may either take your piece home or have it displayed, your choice!
5:45-6:15PM: Silent Reading time, either a printed book or an audio book.
6:20-7PM- Talk about what you were reading and have some fun working on a collage about banned books. You may either take your piece home or have it displayed, your choice!
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"Autistic lives are worth living – that includes people who are nonspeaking, people who have higher support needs, people of color. All means all." www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/09/22/autism-groups-community-respond-trump-rfk-autism-tylenol/86291656007/
'We've regressed so horribly': Autism groups respond to Trump administration's Tylenol claims
The Trump administration claimed Monday that it had found the "answer to autism," drawing backlash from advocacy groups, experts and the community.
www.usatoday.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Autistic lives are worth living – that includes people who are nonspeaking, people who have higher support needs, people of color. All means all." www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/09/22/autism-groups-community-respond-trump-rfk-autism-tylenol/86291656007/
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1. Great news for trans students in Chicago.
Chicago Public Schools has announced it will defy Trump's demand to ban trans youth from bathrooms.
Trump will now pull millions in federal funds.
"Our district will not back away from doing what we know is right."
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Chicago Public Schools has announced it will defy Trump's demand to ban trans youth from bathrooms.
Trump will now pull millions in federal funds.
"Our district will not back away from doing what we know is right."
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Chicago Public Schools Defy Trump, Reject Trans Bathroom Ban Demands
The school system has refused to capitulate, despite Trump pulling back millions in federal funds.
www.erininthemorning.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
1. Great news for trans students in Chicago.
Chicago Public Schools has announced it will defy Trump's demand to ban trans youth from bathrooms.
Trump will now pull millions in federal funds.
"Our district will not back away from doing what we know is right."
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Chicago Public Schools has announced it will defy Trump's demand to ban trans youth from bathrooms.
Trump will now pull millions in federal funds.
"Our district will not back away from doing what we know is right."
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Today is the 52nd Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act! Take some time to learn about this important milestone in disability history!
September 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today is the 52nd Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act! Take some time to learn about this important milestone in disability history!
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"...she is unable to freely use bleach, which is considered contraband. She has to go to a guard on duty. If that guard is understanding and compassionate, they may fulfill the request, but this is not always the case."
In a recent piece, Kelsey Dodson shares what it's like to menstruate in prison. One woman says she was forced to bleed through her underwear, her pants, and finally her white blanket during an hour-long count. This piece was co-published with @theguardian.com. Please give it a read.
What It's Like to Have Your Period in Prison
Even at a women’s prison, your menstruation care needs may not be met.
prisonjournalismproject.org
September 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
"...she is unable to freely use bleach, which is considered contraband. She has to go to a guard on duty. If that guard is understanding and compassionate, they may fulfill the request, but this is not always the case."
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🔥the incendiary gay agenda🏳️🌈
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September 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🔥the incendiary gay agenda🏳️🌈
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I say this knowing full well I have approximately zero chance of reaching most people that need to hear it, but
1. Read this: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
2. If you use TikTok or Shorts, you should look into Loops instead.
Loops is federated. No central control. No MAGA takeover.
1. Read this: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
2. If you use TikTok or Shorts, you should look into Loops instead.
Loops is federated. No central control. No MAGA takeover.
Trump says TikTok should be tweaked to become “100% MAGA”
Uncertainty reigns as Trump claims China approved TikTok deal.
arstechnica.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I say this knowing full well I have approximately zero chance of reaching most people that need to hear it, but
1. Read this: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
2. If you use TikTok or Shorts, you should look into Loops instead.
Loops is federated. No central control. No MAGA takeover.
1. Read this: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
2. If you use TikTok or Shorts, you should look into Loops instead.
Loops is federated. No central control. No MAGA takeover.
Explaining the Make America Healthy Again Statement - autisticadvocacy.org/2025/09/expl...
explainer in Plain Language by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
explainer in Plain Language by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Explaining the Make America Healthy Again Statement - Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Words to Know Artificial intelligence - When a computer program does things that normally need to be done by humans. We call artificial intelligence “AI” for short. Centers for Independent Living (CI...
autisticadvocacy.org
September 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Explaining the Make America Healthy Again Statement - autisticadvocacy.org/2025/09/expl...
explainer in Plain Language by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
explainer in Plain Language by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
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September 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Here in Oregon, this is the solitary confinement cell we put children in. Yes, children.
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/0...
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/0...
August 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Here in Oregon, this is the solitary confinement cell we put children in. Yes, children.
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/0...
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/0...
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Unhoused people told us they already feel like they’re seen as problems to be solved, not people to be helped.
In reporting on the issue, we wanted to help ProPublica’s readers recognize the humanity of the people we had met and talked to.
(Published Dec. 2024)
By @nicolesantacruz.bsky.social
In reporting on the issue, we wanted to help ProPublica’s readers recognize the humanity of the people we had met and talked to.
(Published Dec. 2024)
By @nicolesantacruz.bsky.social
What I Learned Reporting in Cities That Take Belongings From Homeless People
Some cities take people’s belongings — ignoring their own policies and court orders — and then fail to store them. Our reporting shows there are more effective and compassionate ways to deal with home...
www.propublica.org
September 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Unhoused people told us they already feel like they’re seen as problems to be solved, not people to be helped.
In reporting on the issue, we wanted to help ProPublica’s readers recognize the humanity of the people we had met and talked to.
(Published Dec. 2024)
By @nicolesantacruz.bsky.social
In reporting on the issue, we wanted to help ProPublica’s readers recognize the humanity of the people we had met and talked to.
(Published Dec. 2024)
By @nicolesantacruz.bsky.social
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Need GSA guidance? Q Plus can come to your school! Email [email protected] for more info.
September 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Need GSA guidance? Q Plus can come to your school! Email [email protected] for more info.
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They're continuing Charlie Kirk's "work".
September 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
They're continuing Charlie Kirk's "work".
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if you missed it in the @queergamesbundle.bsky.social, my game Time Bandit is back on sale for 50% off on Steam! you have not missed your chance to be gay & do crimes, such as stealing from your boss and bringing down capitalism. in fact it’s never too late
store.steampowered.com/app/1481910/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1481910/...
Save 50% on Time Bandit – Part 1: Appendages of the Machine on Steam
A who̴͊leso̶̬̙̍me real-time adventure with a dark secret. At your relaxing new job managing resources and collecting crystals, everything you do seems to take ... much, MUCH longer than it should. In ...
store.steampowered.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
if you missed it in the @queergamesbundle.bsky.social, my game Time Bandit is back on sale for 50% off on Steam! you have not missed your chance to be gay & do crimes, such as stealing from your boss and bringing down capitalism. in fact it’s never too late
store.steampowered.com/app/1481910/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1481910/...
Drag show inspired by biological entities and processes. They will sing songs and tell stories about the sea and the sky, about fungus and bacteria, about algae and fish, about birds and bugs.
Friday sept 5th 7PM
free Admission
Real Art Ways
56 Arbor St. Hartford, CT realartways.org
Friday sept 5th 7PM
free Admission
Real Art Ways
56 Arbor St. Hartford, CT realartways.org
September 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Drag show inspired by biological entities and processes. They will sing songs and tell stories about the sea and the sky, about fungus and bacteria, about algae and fish, about birds and bugs.
Friday sept 5th 7PM
free Admission
Real Art Ways
56 Arbor St. Hartford, CT realartways.org
Friday sept 5th 7PM
free Admission
Real Art Ways
56 Arbor St. Hartford, CT realartways.org
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The route from DC to Boston is 475 miles.
This would be an hour and a half without stops. Probably 2 hours tops with them.
It could go from DC to New York in 45 minutes.
We could have this if we didn't suck.
This would be an hour and a half without stops. Probably 2 hours tops with them.
It could go from DC to New York in 45 minutes.
We could have this if we didn't suck.
I enjoyed this. And what an infectious laugh. ❤️
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
September 3, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The route from DC to Boston is 475 miles.
This would be an hour and a half without stops. Probably 2 hours tops with them.
It could go from DC to New York in 45 minutes.
We could have this if we didn't suck.
This would be an hour and a half without stops. Probably 2 hours tops with them.
It could go from DC to New York in 45 minutes.
We could have this if we didn't suck.
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Call your local TERF a TERF today!
September 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Call your local TERF a TERF today!
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This is a fascinating story: SEGM commissioned systematic reviews on gender affirming care, claimed they showed care should be banned, so the authors have released this statement saying their research is being misused and that it is unconscionable to ban gender affirming care:
Systematic reviews related to gender-affirming care - Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI)
[...]Read More...
hei.healthsci.mcmaster.ca
September 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This is a fascinating story: SEGM commissioned systematic reviews on gender affirming care, claimed they showed care should be banned, so the authors have released this statement saying their research is being misused and that it is unconscionable to ban gender affirming care:
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🌈🌻 it’s ok to grow your own way 🌻🏳️🌈
September 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🌈🌻 it’s ok to grow your own way 🌻🏳️🌈
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9. Right now, one party has not joined the anti-trans policy escalation. If that fragile dichotomy collapses—if Dems too decide that trans people can be sacrificed—the result will not be a lesser evil. It will be a political consensus that our rights are gone, and that outcome could be even worse.
August 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
9. Right now, one party has not joined the anti-trans policy escalation. If that fragile dichotomy collapses—if Dems too decide that trans people can be sacrificed—the result will not be a lesser evil. It will be a political consensus that our rights are gone, and that outcome could be even worse.
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4. Newsom’s pivot came early for transgender people, and it wasn’t just rhetorical. Reporting this year revealed that his office quietly worked behind the scenes to block or bury transgender protection bills in California.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
Inside California Democrats' intra-party feud over trans rights
New reporting details a private meeting between Gov. Gavin Newsom's top staffers and members of the California Legislature’s LGBTQ Caucus.
www.politico.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
4. Newsom’s pivot came early for transgender people, and it wasn’t just rhetorical. Reporting this year revealed that his office quietly worked behind the scenes to block or bury transgender protection bills in California.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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I know a lot of mainline dems read my work, so for those of you skeptical of my argument because of my role as a trans journalist, know that I _endorsed_ Harris for president.
The critiques I levy against Newsom are very particular to him and he poses a unique danger that I cannot stay silent on.
The critiques I levy against Newsom are very particular to him and he poses a unique danger that I cannot stay silent on.
1. If you've scrolled social media lately, you've likely seem Democrats cheering for Gov. Gavin Newsom for trolling Trump relentlessly.
You've also likely seen trans people terrified of a Newsom 2028 run.
I explain why trans people are not feeling Newsom.
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You've also likely seen trans people terrified of a Newsom 2028 run.
I explain why trans people are not feeling Newsom.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Why Transgender People Are Not Feeling Gavin Newsom
We have seen this song and dance before.
www.erininthemorning.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I know a lot of mainline dems read my work, so for those of you skeptical of my argument because of my role as a trans journalist, know that I _endorsed_ Harris for president.
The critiques I levy against Newsom are very particular to him and he poses a unique danger that I cannot stay silent on.
The critiques I levy against Newsom are very particular to him and he poses a unique danger that I cannot stay silent on.
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Feeling overwhelmed by your STI prevention choices? Consider Planned Parenthood your yellow-brick road 🌈🫧
#HIVprevention #PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #HealthCare #ReproCare
#HIVprevention #PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #HealthCare #ReproCare
August 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Feeling overwhelmed by your STI prevention choices? Consider Planned Parenthood your yellow-brick road 🌈🫧
#HIVprevention #PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #HealthCare #ReproCare
#HIVprevention #PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #HealthCare #ReproCare