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1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
www.erininthemorning.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
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Good thing they had nothing better to do over the weekend, like, maybe, object to their President using the goddamn military in kidnapping a foreign leader on the flimsiest of flimsy justifications and killing several dozen bystanders in the process 🤬
or maybe watch paint dry
or maybe watch paint dry
January 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Good thing they had nothing better to do over the weekend, like, maybe, object to their President using the goddamn military in kidnapping a foreign leader on the flimsiest of flimsy justifications and killing several dozen bystanders in the process 🤬
or maybe watch paint dry
or maybe watch paint dry
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Petition signatories are a public record, no?
Track them down and ask them why they need to look at children's genitals.
Track them down and ask them why they need to look at children's genitals.
January 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Petition signatories are a public record, no?
Track them down and ask them why they need to look at children's genitals.
Track them down and ask them why they need to look at children's genitals.
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Far-Right will literally burn down the entire world just to have unrestricted access to children's bodies.
January 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Far-Right will literally burn down the entire world just to have unrestricted access to children's bodies.
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6. If the signatures are verified, legislators will have 3 options:
- Pass the initiative as written (and they can later amend it)
- Reject the initiative, whereupon it will go on the Nov 3 ballot
- Propose an alternative, and both the initiative and alternative will appear on the ballot
- Pass the initiative as written (and they can later amend it)
- Reject the initiative, whereupon it will go on the Nov 3 ballot
- Propose an alternative, and both the initiative and alternative will appear on the ballot
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
6. If the signatures are verified, legislators will have 3 options:
- Pass the initiative as written (and they can later amend it)
- Reject the initiative, whereupon it will go on the Nov 3 ballot
- Propose an alternative, and both the initiative and alternative will appear on the ballot
- Pass the initiative as written (and they can later amend it)
- Reject the initiative, whereupon it will go on the Nov 3 ballot
- Propose an alternative, and both the initiative and alternative will appear on the ballot
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4. Under the proposed measure, participation in girls’ sports would be conditioned on a medical verification of sex, requiring either a genital examination or a blood test. Such provisions have proven highly controversial and have derailed similar efforts elsewhere, including in the US congress.
Senate Democrats block GOP-led bill to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
Republicans are trying to keep the national spotlight on the issue after Trump and some of the party's down-ballot candidates ran on it in the 2024 election.
www.nbcnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
4. Under the proposed measure, participation in girls’ sports would be conditioned on a medical verification of sex, requiring either a genital examination or a blood test. Such provisions have proven highly controversial and have derailed similar efforts elsewhere, including in the US congress.
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2. On January 3, 2026, the far-right political group Let’s Go Washington announced that it had collected more than 400,000 signatures—enough to place a transgender sports ban for high school students on the ballot with genital inspections as a primary verification method.
www2.sos.wa.gov
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
2. On January 3, 2026, the far-right political group Let’s Go Washington announced that it had collected more than 400,000 signatures—enough to place a transgender sports ban for high school students on the ballot with genital inspections as a primary verification method.
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Multiple explosions in Caracas, Venezuela.
No to pointless foreign wars and bloodshed.
No to pointless foreign wars and bloodshed.
January 3, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Multiple explosions in Caracas, Venezuela.
No to pointless foreign wars and bloodshed.
No to pointless foreign wars and bloodshed.
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Are you ready for the 2026 re-election campaign launch of our State Representative La’Tasha D. Mayes on January 22?! 2️⃣4️⃣🚀
RSVP/DONATE: latashaforpa.link/2026launch
#latashaforpa #mayes2026 #pittsburgh
RSVP/DONATE: latashaforpa.link/2026launch
#latashaforpa #mayes2026 #pittsburgh
January 3, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Are you ready for the 2026 re-election campaign launch of our State Representative La’Tasha D. Mayes on January 22?! 2️⃣4️⃣🚀
RSVP/DONATE: latashaforpa.link/2026launch
#latashaforpa #mayes2026 #pittsburgh
RSVP/DONATE: latashaforpa.link/2026launch
#latashaforpa #mayes2026 #pittsburgh
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Glen Hazel. Roselle Court. Caller said that there appears to be an injured deer on his porch. Caller asked if it was a good idea to see if he can bring it inside and try to help it heal. Call taker advised that probably isn't the best move.
January 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Glen Hazel. Roselle Court. Caller said that there appears to be an injured deer on his porch. Caller asked if it was a good idea to see if he can bring it inside and try to help it heal. Call taker advised that probably isn't the best move.
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PD / USPIS is looking for PA MXD-5185
December 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
PD / USPIS is looking for PA MXD-5185
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Beltzhoover. Climax Street. Caller is a USPS mailman and said someone in a grey Kia just robbed them of their mail bag at gunpoint.
December 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Beltzhoover. Climax Street. Caller is a USPS mailman and said someone in a grey Kia just robbed them of their mail bag at gunpoint.
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I think her name is Danesh and she went that way ↔️
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 4:10 AM
I think her name is Danesh and she went that way ↔️
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
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His name is Jaxon Terill.
January 2, 2026 at 1:12 AM
His name is Jaxon Terill.
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LET’S DO THIS!!! 2️⃣4️⃣🚀
RSVP/DONATE: latashaforpa.link/2026launch
QUESTIONS: [email protected]
*The event location will be made public in early January.*
#latashaforpa #mayes2026 #pittsburgh
RSVP/DONATE: latashaforpa.link/2026launch
QUESTIONS: [email protected]
*The event location will be made public in early January.*
#latashaforpa #mayes2026 #pittsburgh
December 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
LET’S DO THIS!!! 2️⃣4️⃣🚀
RSVP/DONATE: latashaforpa.link/2026launch
QUESTIONS: [email protected]
*The event location will be made public in early January.*
#latashaforpa #mayes2026 #pittsburgh
RSVP/DONATE: latashaforpa.link/2026launch
QUESTIONS: [email protected]
*The event location will be made public in early January.*
#latashaforpa #mayes2026 #pittsburgh
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They've released pictures
December 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
They've released pictures
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It’s time for a constitutional amendment on the right to #abortion in #Pennsylvania - let the people decide!
#reproductivejustice
#reproductivejustice
December 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
It’s time for a constitutional amendment on the right to #abortion in #Pennsylvania - let the people decide!
#reproductivejustice
#reproductivejustice
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1. New federal rules were released last week banning gender affirming care for youth at hospitals nationwide.
Those rules don't go into effect until public comment, months from now.
But it appears Sec. Kennedy is using an arcane process to try to implement them immediately.
Our latest story.
Those rules don't go into effect until public comment, months from now.
But it appears Sec. Kennedy is using an arcane process to try to implement them immediately.
Our latest story.
HHS Sec. Kennedy Attempts To Stop Trans Youth Care In Hospitals Nationwide—Before New Federal Rules Take Effect
Like many of the Trump regime’s attempted powergrabs, this kind of piecemeal and disheveled rulemaking is enforced at least in part by fear and sheer uncertainty.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
1. New federal rules were released last week banning gender affirming care for youth at hospitals nationwide.
Those rules don't go into effect until public comment, months from now.
But it appears Sec. Kennedy is using an arcane process to try to implement them immediately.
Our latest story.
Those rules don't go into effect until public comment, months from now.
But it appears Sec. Kennedy is using an arcane process to try to implement them immediately.
Our latest story.
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9. You can leave a public comment here. Note that public comments are just that—public—and so take steps to protect your anonymity if it is something that matters to you.
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital Condition of Participation: Prohibiting Sex-Rejecting Procedures for Children
This proposed rule would revise the requirements that Medicare and Medicaid certified hospitals must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. These changes are necessary to protect t...
www.federalregister.gov
December 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
9. You can leave a public comment here. Note that public comments are just that—public—and so take steps to protect your anonymity if it is something that matters to you.
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
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1. The Trump administration last week made headlines with a new rule banning most gender affirming care for trans youth nationwide.
Now, the ACLU is pledging to sue if the rule goes into effect.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/aclu-pledg...
Now, the ACLU is pledging to sue if the rule goes into effect.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/aclu-pledg...
ACLU Pledges To Challenge Trump Admin In Court Over National Trans Youth Care Ban Rule
The rule must undergo a 60 day comment period, whereupon the government must generally respond before it may be put into effect.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
1. The Trump administration last week made headlines with a new rule banning most gender affirming care for trans youth nationwide.
Now, the ACLU is pledging to sue if the rule goes into effect.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/aclu-pledg...
Now, the ACLU is pledging to sue if the rule goes into effect.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/aclu-pledg...
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A new federal rule would ban gender affirming care at virtually every hospital system in the country.
Now, an organization says they've prepared, have private clinics and financial aid ready for families that need them.
Meet one group fighting back, the TYEP.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Now, an organization says they've prepared, have private clinics and financial aid ready for families that need them.
Meet one group fighting back, the TYEP.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Trans Youth Emergency Project Offers Families Guidance To Help Keep Getting Care After New Trump Anti-Trans Rule
The organization tells EITM that they are prepared to scale up for further shutdown of care, and can offer most families places to continue getting care.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A new federal rule would ban gender affirming care at virtually every hospital system in the country.
Now, an organization says they've prepared, have private clinics and financial aid ready for families that need them.
Meet one group fighting back, the TYEP.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Now, an organization says they've prepared, have private clinics and financial aid ready for families that need them.
Meet one group fighting back, the TYEP.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Omg lol. From the show Harley & Ivy (I think)
December 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Omg lol. From the show Harley & Ivy (I think)
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1. The federal government has just attempted to enact a national trans youth care ban.
A new HHS rule would shutter most gender-affirming care for trans youth nationwide.
It violates multiple laws and the constitution, and will likely go into effect in a few months.
Our latest story here:
A new HHS rule would shutter most gender-affirming care for trans youth nationwide.
It violates multiple laws and the constitution, and will likely go into effect in a few months.
Our latest story here:
Nationwide Trans Youth Care Ban Imminent As Trump Admin Announces "Nuclear Option" Federal Rule
The new federal rule formalizes previous threats to hospitals to pull Medicaid funding, and represents a significant legal stretch by this administration.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
1. The federal government has just attempted to enact a national trans youth care ban.
A new HHS rule would shutter most gender-affirming care for trans youth nationwide.
It violates multiple laws and the constitution, and will likely go into effect in a few months.
Our latest story here:
A new HHS rule would shutter most gender-affirming care for trans youth nationwide.
It violates multiple laws and the constitution, and will likely go into effect in a few months.
Our latest story here:
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For readers who are about to lose care, I have been told that the Trans Youth Emergency Project is helping the families of trans youth contingency plan to access that care.
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
December 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
For readers who are about to lose care, I have been told that the Trans Youth Emergency Project is helping the families of trans youth contingency plan to access that care.
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
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A second national anti-trans healthcare bill has passed the US House, a medicaid ban for trans youth. 4 Democrats crossed party lines to vote for it. Henry Cueller (TX), Vincente Gonzalez (TX), Don Davis (NC), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA). It is not expected to get through the Senate filibuster.
December 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A second national anti-trans healthcare bill has passed the US House, a medicaid ban for trans youth. 4 Democrats crossed party lines to vote for it. Henry Cueller (TX), Vincente Gonzalez (TX), Don Davis (NC), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA). It is not expected to get through the Senate filibuster.