@bonnie-lea-223.bsky.social
Trans woman. Corporate communications professional. Tech enthusiast. Sci-fi fan. Wannabe writer.
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Statement on Skrmetti by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong:
“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court will harm kids, plain and simple. Gender-affirming care is lifesaving for many individuals, and for a court to uphold bans on medically necessary care to anyone sets a ...
“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court will harm kids, plain and simple. Gender-affirming care is lifesaving for many individuals, and for a court to uphold bans on medically necessary care to anyone sets a ...
I recommend Ari's article for facts about recent mass shootings being hyped by right-wing media.
the rhode island shooter praised hitler, followed nick fuentes, used white power shorthand. the right-wing accounts calling this “trans violence” are the same accounts the shooter followed. 97.5% of mass shooters are cis men. open.substack.com/pub/aridrennen/p/right-wing-media-is-using-two-shootings
Right-Wing Media Is Using Two Shootings to Build a Case Against Trans People. One Shooter Was a Neo-Nazi.
On Monday afternoon, a 56-year-old walked into a Rhode Island ice rink during a high school hockey game on senior night and opened fire on their own family. Two people are dead—the shooter’s ex-wife a...
open.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:28 AM
I recommend Ari's article for facts about recent mass shootings being hyped by right-wing media.
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The world's richest man is broadcasting eliminationist rhetoric about a tiny, vulnerable minority, and virtually no one is going to treat it as a scandal. It's just normal now.
February 17, 2026 at 2:18 PM
The world's richest man is broadcasting eliminationist rhetoric about a tiny, vulnerable minority, and virtually no one is going to treat it as a scandal. It's just normal now.
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Preventing transgender children and adults from receiving the healthcare they are required is genocide. Preventing transgender people from being part of society in any way is genocide. Transphobic people are encouraging and supporting genocide.
February 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Preventing transgender children and adults from receiving the healthcare they are required is genocide. Preventing transgender people from being part of society in any way is genocide. Transphobic people are encouraging and supporting genocide.
Excellent essay from Isaac Amend. Here’s an excerpt…
“A suffering subject does not threaten status hierarchies …. Sympathy can be extended without requiring a recalibration of power, space, or expectations. … Acceptance remains conditional and charitable.”
www.washingtonblade.com/2026/02/07/o...
“A suffering subject does not threaten status hierarchies …. Sympathy can be extended without requiring a recalibration of power, space, or expectations. … Acceptance remains conditional and charitable.”
www.washingtonblade.com/2026/02/07/o...
Why trans suffering is more palatable than trans ambition
We are most readily accepted when framed as victims
www.washingtonblade.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Excellent essay from Isaac Amend. Here’s an excerpt…
“A suffering subject does not threaten status hierarchies …. Sympathy can be extended without requiring a recalibration of power, space, or expectations. … Acceptance remains conditional and charitable.”
www.washingtonblade.com/2026/02/07/o...
“A suffering subject does not threaten status hierarchies …. Sympathy can be extended without requiring a recalibration of power, space, or expectations. … Acceptance remains conditional and charitable.”
www.washingtonblade.com/2026/02/07/o...
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See also @juliaserano.bsky.social's response noting that the process of "moderation" doesn't actually win anything but actively loses large segments of the potential voting bloc due to out-and-out betrayal of their rights and dignities:
www.bostonreview.net/forum/how-no...
www.bostonreview.net/forum/how-no...
Trans rights aren’t tanking the Democrats.
Julia Serano responds in a forum on “How Not to Defeat Authoritarianism.”
www.bostonreview.net
February 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
See also @juliaserano.bsky.social's response noting that the process of "moderation" doesn't actually win anything but actively loses large segments of the potential voting bloc due to out-and-out betrayal of their rights and dignities:
www.bostonreview.net/forum/how-no...
www.bostonreview.net/forum/how-no...
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The EEOC has just voted 2-1 to remove the entirety of its employer guidance on sexual harassment because portions of it protected trans people.
This administration is pro sexual harassment while simultaneously claiming they protect women.
This administration is pro sexual harassment while simultaneously claiming they protect women.
January 22, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The EEOC has just voted 2-1 to remove the entirety of its employer guidance on sexual harassment because portions of it protected trans people.
This administration is pro sexual harassment while simultaneously claiming they protect women.
This administration is pro sexual harassment while simultaneously claiming they protect women.
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I like hearing abt migrants “not respecting the laws of our nation” from ppl who knowingly voted for a felon.
January 15, 2026 at 6:31 PM
I like hearing abt migrants “not respecting the laws of our nation” from ppl who knowingly voted for a felon.
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This is 100% FALSE. Immigration judges do NOT play any role in issuing administrative warrants. They are generated and signed by ICE officers themselves. ICE’s own training materials say they can’t be used for a search of a home!
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
January 22, 2026 at 8:05 PM
This is 100% FALSE. Immigration judges do NOT play any role in issuing administrative warrants. They are generated and signed by ICE officers themselves. ICE’s own training materials say they can’t be used for a search of a home!
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
This essay is an excellent analysis of where we are politically today. It's thesis is that the world is polarizing into fascist and those who still value pluralism and freedom.
www.liberalcurrents.com/liberalism-d...
www.liberalcurrents.com/liberalism-d...
Liberalism Did Not Fail, Conservatism Did
We are moving from an ideologically multipolar world, to a bipolar one.
www.liberalcurrents.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:36 PM
This essay is an excellent analysis of where we are politically today. It's thesis is that the world is polarizing into fascist and those who still value pluralism and freedom.
www.liberalcurrents.com/liberalism-d...
www.liberalcurrents.com/liberalism-d...
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Trump just placed a tariff on most of the EU of 10% that will increase to 25% in June unless they agree to sell him Greenland.
This is mad king shit.
This is mad king shit.
January 17, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Trump just placed a tariff on most of the EU of 10% that will increase to 25% in June unless they agree to sell him Greenland.
This is mad king shit.
This is mad king shit.
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This is what Nazis did in Europe and American Nazis are doing it today. Every Republican holding public office in the US are Nazis who support a pedophile and need to be removed from power.
Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
January 17, 2026 at 4:42 PM
This is what Nazis did in Europe and American Nazis are doing it today. Every Republican holding public office in the US are Nazis who support a pedophile and need to be removed from power.
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These Iranian protesters are so brave. BBC saying that thousands have been killed in this latest wave and that the real numbers are likely to be much higher, but it's very hard to know with their Internet blackout.
It's hard to comprehend.
#Iran #IranProtests
It's hard to comprehend.
#Iran #IranProtests
January 13, 2026 at 2:55 PM
These Iranian protesters are so brave. BBC saying that thousands have been killed in this latest wave and that the real numbers are likely to be much higher, but it's very hard to know with their Internet blackout.
It's hard to comprehend.
#Iran #IranProtests
It's hard to comprehend.
#Iran #IranProtests
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this essay addresses most issues related to trans people and sports (& clears up nonsense you may hear today in #SCOTUS)
...the anti-trans movement is at its core an anti-science movement:
on Substack: juliaserano.substack.com/p/trans-peop...
& Medium: juliaserano.medium.com/trans-people...
on Substack: juliaserano.substack.com/p/trans-peop...
& Medium: juliaserano.medium.com/trans-people...
Trans People and Sports: Everything You Need to Know
I have been writing about transgender people and issues for over twenty years now.
juliaserano.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
this essay addresses most issues related to trans people and sports (& clears up nonsense you may hear today in #SCOTUS)
Today at the Supreme Court, which heard arguments on trans sports bans: (quoted from Newsweek)
<< Idaho’s attorney argued that while transgender people have faced discrimination, it does not compare to the systemic barriers faced by groups such as women and African Americans,
<< Idaho’s attorney argued that while transgender people have faced discrimination, it does not compare to the systemic barriers faced by groups such as women and African Americans,
January 13, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Today at the Supreme Court, which heard arguments on trans sports bans: (quoted from Newsweek)
<< Idaho’s attorney argued that while transgender people have faced discrimination, it does not compare to the systemic barriers faced by groups such as women and African Americans,
<< Idaho’s attorney argued that while transgender people have faced discrimination, it does not compare to the systemic barriers faced by groups such as women and African Americans,
Over the past year I've come to believe that trans ppl are the target of a sophisticated psyop campaign designed to position our existence as a threat to broader society.
The article below provides an excellent analysis of how prominent media launder anti-trans propaganda as "news."
The article below provides an excellent analysis of how prominent media launder anti-trans propaganda as "news."
Why is Ex-Ofsted Chief, Amanda Spielman, being treated as an expert voice on trans youth healthcare in The Times, while openly admitting: “I am no clinician…”?
She even admits to using her position to pressure ministers to publish trans guidance while leading Ofsted. Why isn't this the headline???
She even admits to using her position to pressure ministers to publish trans guidance while leading Ofsted. Why isn't this the headline???
How Anti-Trans Propaganda Works: Baroness Spielman, The Times, and the Politics of “Safeguarding”
The ‘gender critical’ transphobic lobby, hand-in-hand with its long-term propaganda partner The Times, has rolled out its latest figurehead…
medium.com
January 11, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Over the past year I've come to believe that trans ppl are the target of a sophisticated psyop campaign designed to position our existence as a threat to broader society.
The article below provides an excellent analysis of how prominent media launder anti-trans propaganda as "news."
The article below provides an excellent analysis of how prominent media launder anti-trans propaganda as "news."
I finally listened to this show and HIGHLY recommend it. The grooming of Riley Gaines from sore loser to anti-trans hate icon is fascinating and frightening.
On January 13, the Supreme Court is going to hear arguments over state laws targeting transgender girls in sports. This from @pablo.show and @motherjones.com is a great explainer on why the right-wing legal movement needs this issue to push trans people out of public life altogether
January 11, 2026 at 3:23 AM
I finally listened to this show and HIGHLY recommend it. The grooming of Riley Gaines from sore loser to anti-trans hate icon is fascinating and frightening.
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If Trans Athletes Lose at the Supreme Court, What Comes Next
www.transvitae.com/i...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.transvitae.com/i...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
If Trans Athletes Lose at the Supreme Court, What Comes Next
If the Supreme Court upholds trans athlete bans, combined with Skrmetti, exclusion could spread nationwide despite how few trans athletes exist.
www.transvitae.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:50 PM
If Trans Athletes Lose at the Supreme Court, What Comes Next
www.transvitae.com/i...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.transvitae.com/i...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Trump once again proves he's a despicable person. He doesn't care about the truth. Other humans only exist as pawns he'll manipulate to grow his personal power.
It's also shameful that GOP Members of Congress cheered this. The sooner these losers are sent packing the better for ALL Americans.
It's also shameful that GOP Members of Congress cheered this. The sooner these losers are sent packing the better for ALL Americans.
Trump references Imane Khelif in transphobic speech – here's another reminder she isn't trans
www.thepinknews.com/...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.thepinknews.com/...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Trump references Imane Khelif in transphobic speech - she isn't trans
Donald Trump has once again mocked transgender athletes during a speech and also referenced Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who is not trans.
www.thepinknews.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Trump once again proves he's a despicable person. He doesn't care about the truth. Other humans only exist as pawns he'll manipulate to grow his personal power.
It's also shameful that GOP Members of Congress cheered this. The sooner these losers are sent packing the better for ALL Americans.
It's also shameful that GOP Members of Congress cheered this. The sooner these losers are sent packing the better for ALL Americans.
Right wingers who intensely dislike trans people are usually also conspiracy believers.
That means some of them would fit comfortably in a Venn diagram with people who believe the US govt is run by lizard people.
That means some of them would fit comfortably in a Venn diagram with people who believe the US govt is run by lizard people.
December 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Right wingers who intensely dislike trans people are usually also conspiracy believers.
That means some of them would fit comfortably in a Venn diagram with people who believe the US govt is run by lizard people.
That means some of them would fit comfortably in a Venn diagram with people who believe the US govt is run by lizard people.
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I understand that a lot of folks have been misled by fear-mongering and powerful regressive voices but it’s still astonishing to me that so many have fallen for the idea that oppressively policing other people’s gender identity and expression could in any way be part of an enlightened future.
December 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I understand that a lot of folks have been misled by fear-mongering and powerful regressive voices but it’s still astonishing to me that so many have fallen for the idea that oppressively policing other people’s gender identity and expression could in any way be part of an enlightened future.
Interesting article on the effect of the UK's cross-sex hormone ban for adolescents seeking gender affirming care.
futurism.com/health-medic...
futurism.com/health-medic...
Banning Gender Transition Treatment Is Leading Kids to Do Exactly What You'd Expect
The UK's recent moves to ban gender-affirming treatment has created a robust black market for hormonal medications.
futurism.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Interesting article on the effect of the UK's cross-sex hormone ban for adolescents seeking gender affirming care.
futurism.com/health-medic...
futurism.com/health-medic...
Some great observations on trans related UK court decisions from British Labour MP Rachel Taylor. I wish more Labour officials shared her views, rather than chasing votes from trans haters.
Even if you're outside Britain (like me), I think MP Taylor's thoughts are worth reading.
Even if you're outside Britain (like me), I think MP Taylor's thoughts are worth reading.
1/ You wouldn’t know it from the coverage, but two recent employment tribunal rulings have vindicated those of us who have said from the start that the Supreme Court judgment did not require the automatic exclusion of trans people from single-sex toilets and changing rooms. 🧵
December 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Some great observations on trans related UK court decisions from British Labour MP Rachel Taylor. I wish more Labour officials shared her views, rather than chasing votes from trans haters.
Even if you're outside Britain (like me), I think MP Taylor's thoughts are worth reading.
Even if you're outside Britain (like me), I think MP Taylor's thoughts are worth reading.
Some rare good news. I'm especially glad to see that the court rejected the claim that trans women somehow pose a risk to other women, though unfortunately this appears at the very bottom of the article.
Here's my piece on the conclusions of the Sandy Peggie tribunal and all the unnecessary misery that arose from it. bylines.scot/society/beth... 🏳️⚧️👩⚖️
Beth Upton exonerated, NHS Fife found guilty of harassment
Two years of misery for two women show the damage done when moral panic overwhelms common sense in workplace matters
bylines.scot
December 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Some rare good news. I'm especially glad to see that the court rejected the claim that trans women somehow pose a risk to other women, though unfortunately this appears at the very bottom of the article.
This is a fascinating article from Rolling Stone on how some shadowy group ran a campaign on social media to smear Taylor Swift as a Nazi.
(This is a free MSN link which may not work for you.)
www.msn.com/en-us/music/...
(This is a free MSN link which may not work for you.)
www.msn.com/en-us/music/...
MSN
www.msn.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This is a fascinating article from Rolling Stone on how some shadowy group ran a campaign on social media to smear Taylor Swift as a Nazi.
(This is a free MSN link which may not work for you.)
www.msn.com/en-us/music/...
(This is a free MSN link which may not work for you.)
www.msn.com/en-us/music/...
In an interview with NBC News last week, J.D. Vance said ...
“Judging anybody based on their skin color or immutable characteristics, I think, is fundamentally anti-American and anti-Christian.”
Aside from whether this is actually true within MAGA, I'm certain he won't apply this tolerance and
“Judging anybody based on their skin color or immutable characteristics, I think, is fundamentally anti-American and anti-Christian.”
Aside from whether this is actually true within MAGA, I'm certain he won't apply this tolerance and
December 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In an interview with NBC News last week, J.D. Vance said ...
“Judging anybody based on their skin color or immutable characteristics, I think, is fundamentally anti-American and anti-Christian.”
Aside from whether this is actually true within MAGA, I'm certain he won't apply this tolerance and
“Judging anybody based on their skin color or immutable characteristics, I think, is fundamentally anti-American and anti-Christian.”
Aside from whether this is actually true within MAGA, I'm certain he won't apply this tolerance and