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Gwendolyn Ann Smith

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I foster communities, I shape opinions, and I dance the dream. columnist for Bay Area Reporter and online support staff. ⚧ and proud.

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Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · Oct 10

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Bay Area Reporter, America's LGBTQ Newspaper since 1971 @bayareareporter.bsky.social · 27m

Fed up after nearly nine months of Trump 2.0, the B.A.R. editorial board endorses Proposition 50 in the California statewide special election Nov. 4.

Editorial: To curb Trump, vote yes on Prop 50

Fed up after nearly nine months of Trump 2.0, we endorse Proposition 50 in the California statewide special election November 4.

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Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 27m

I swear, these things have a mind of their own.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 1h

1. AG Ken Paxton of Texas has announced undercover operations into left leaning groups, citing "transgenderism" and "antifa."

It is the latest in a series of moves that indicates LGBTQ+ people and left-leaning orgs may be targets for domestic surveillance.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton Announces Undercover Operations Into "Antifa," Citing "Transgenderism"

The announcement comes after a flurry of reports that Trump would weaponize the FBI against groups supporting LGBTQ+ people.

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Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 3h

Now *this* is a Superman story.

Jes & Cin @jesncin.bsky.social · Jan 29

"Who Is Superman? A Private Interview With Lois Lane" A story about hope and connection ☀️(1/4)

A comic cover for a fan comic. The cover portrays Superman carrying Lois Lane (she is depicted as a Southeast Asian woman in a purple office suit and skirt).

Superman sets Lois down gently as she says, ‘That’s going to take some getting used to.’ The two are far from the city, in a roadside canyon with a view overlooking Metropolis. Standing in front of a fence with Metropolis and a sunset-colored sky in the distance, Superman asks, ‘The flying?’ Pulling something from her pocket, Lois says, ‘Oh, that and everything. Let’s get to it, shall we?’

The item she pulled from her pocket turns out to be a recorder device, which clicks on as she says, ‘This is Lois Lane of the Daily Planet, interviewing the elusive Superman. The date is – nevermind, let’s cut to the chase.’ He looks somewhat surprised as Lois paces around. She says ‘Although some feel that you’ve made your intentions clear to Metropolis through your acts of heroism and good will … others feel that the way you’ve avoided giving an official statement has led to speculation and worry.’

She holds the recorder up to him and asks, ‘So why speak up now, Superman?’ He pauses before responding.

Superman smiles and says, ‘Well … because I’m ready to talk.’

Looking incredulous, Lois asks, ‘Can you explain why you feel “ready” to talk.’

Now floating a few feet off the ground, he replies, ‘I guess … people have always been nosy about me, even before I started flying. Lately it’s like every other day someone’s trying to figure out who I am and how I’m like this.’

He finger guns in her direction and says, ‘Why, you were the most gutsy about investigating me, Ms. Lane. Didn’t you pitch that one theory about my strength being the result of a lab accident—’ She cuts him off- blushing in embarrassment as she says, ‘Okay, listen!’

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Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 3h

Likewise!

Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 3h

30 years for me this year. It blows my mind.

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Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 4h

I know I wasn't the first to note this, but his similarity in appearance to Joseph Goebbels always strikes me. This is what hatred gets you.

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 5h

For my newsletter, I interviewed Chastity Bowick, the new executive director of the Marsha P. Johnson Interview about what white trans folks (and cis people) can learn from the Black trans community who have always been under this type of overwhelming oppression. www.burnsnotice.com/black-trans-...

Black Trans Folks Have Been Here Before

A timely interview with Chastity Bowick, the new Executive Director of the Marsha P. Johnson Institute. This interview has been edited for clarity and may differ slightly from the audio version. I've...

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1d

Someone should start asking why we’re hearing and seeing Stephen Miller so much all of a sudden.

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MsCeallaigh @msceallaigh.bsky.social · 9h

Here is the complete audio record and transcript of the proceding:

www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...

Oral Argument - Audio File

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Mel Stone @melstone.xyz · 8h

certainly not the biggest, but one of the more disastrous obstacles to trans safety and security is gavin newsom's presidential campaign

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Liz Saila @lizsaila.bsky.social · 3d

Your periodic reminder that "biological sex" is a propaganda term spread by anti-trans groups, largely pushed by Christian Nationalists orgs like Alliance Defending Freedom; Family Resource Council & Family Policy Alliance; and the Heritage Foundation.

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Sex and Gender Definitions in Legislation

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Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 16h

You are welcome. Much strength to you.

Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 16h

The tears will likely come, later. In their own time.

Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 16h

Sometimes things are just too big to cry over

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Kathryn Salamander @transsalamander.bsky.social · 16h

Cis friends and allies: Do you see how "biological" is simply a slur when used by transphobes to demean trans people?

"Birth name" is a term we already have (not that that would be any more defensible, just less insane-sounding). "Biological" here is solely a dog-whistling cudgel against trans ppl

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Bondi: "The judge also would not refer to the defendant by his biological name -- referred to him by the pronouns."

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Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 17h

a cartoon character with a duck and a fox

Alt: Finn from Adventure Time with a duck and a fox. He is trying to make them kiss

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Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 17h

But what of plain, simple Garak?

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1d

This is my Tom Holland Umbrella video.

Grem, of 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏 🔜 MCAtlanta! @gremlin.world · 2d

I will never not repost this

(Sound on for maximum effect)

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Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 17h

Hah!

Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 17h

Amazing to me how hearing the name "Jared Leto" will instantly turn me off from any movie.

Casting him in 2025 just speaks to so many problems with the flick beyond just him.

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Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 17h

Just say the word

a man says " you have my sword " while talking to another man

Alt: Aragorn from "The Lord of the Rings" says " you have my sword " while talking to Frodo

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Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 18h

One whose life has is about to get fucked the hell up.

Gwendolyn Ann Smith @gwensmith.com · 18h

And a salt circle

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Zoë “Baddie Proctor” Quinn @unburntwitch.com · 21h

Californians, let’s call (916) 445-2841 to tell Newsom’s office to sign the following pro LGBTQ+ rights bills before the deadline:

AB 82/SB 497
AB 1084/SB 59
SB 418
AB 554
AB 728
AB 678
SB 590
SB 450

mady castigan✨ 🏳️‍⚧️ @madycast.com · 22h

He hasn't signed the other bills yet, but he still has days to do so
This headline is misleading for not mentioning that.

The gender education veto is bad, but far from the most important trans rights bill on his desk.

There's still time to contact Newsom for the rest!

www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

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