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Prasad Jallepalli, MD, PhD @prasad.bsky.social · 23h

I’m compelled to point out that the food assistance we gave to feed children and families on the brink of starvation also helped America’s farmers make ends meet

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Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 2d

There’s an assault on democracy from the ground up using anti-trans hate to undermine faith in public schools, the most common democratic touch point in America. Next week me and my team expose this coordinated attack in the 4th season of the #AntiTransHateMachine. open.spotify.com/show/0NuHlGN...

TransLash Media @translash.org · 4d

Book bans. Anti-trans attacks. A war on our schools. @imarajones.bsky.social investigates in Season 4 of Anti-Trans Hate Machine: A Plot Against Equality, premiering Oct 14. Listen wherever you get podcasts.

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 4d

I’m @onecolorado.bsky.social Prism Awards ready to give the keynote address tonight.

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 7d

It’s a privilege to be part of a night dedicated to celebrating those creating lasting impact in our community. Thank you @one-colorado.bsky.social for inviting me to serve as this year's speaker.

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to this year’s winners Dr. Sean Iwamoto, Telluride AIDS Benefit, Jordan T. Garcia, and Inside Out Youth Services!

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 7d

The #PrismAwards highlight the importance of promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ Coloradans and their families. Through training, presentations, educational resources, and volunteer opportunities, #OneColorado works to ensure every Coloradan has access and agency to further the LGBTQ+ movement.

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 7d

I’m honored to be this year’s Keynote Speaker at the @one-colorado.bsky.social Prism Awards this weekend!

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 7d

My latest in my fight against the Washington Post.

I’ve filed a grievance against the Post through the WaPo Guild— and have sent a letter to Washington Post challenging my firing.

Proud to have @normeisen.bsky.social + @katiephang.bsky.social in my corner.

karenattiah.substack.com/p/the-washin...

The Washington Post Accused Me of “Gross Misconduct.” Here's My Response.

This fight isn’t just about my job — it’s about who gets punished for telling the truth, and who gets protected for spreading hate and violence.

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L'Histoire de Manon @manonatelier.blacksky.app · 8d

Every once in a while I think, it's Black women beautiful and strong always saving this ungrateful world.

Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 8d

So great to spend time today with my friend and First Amendmemt warrior @karenattiah.bsky.social
Please suppport her Substack as well her fight to protect our most basic Constitutional freedoms during this critical time. @nabjlaofficial.bsky.social @transjournalists.org @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 8d

So great to spend time today with my friend and First Amendmemt warrior @karenattiah.bsky.social
Please suppport her Substack as well her fight to protect our most basic Constitutional freedoms during this critical time. @nabjlaofficial.bsky.social @transjournalists.org @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social

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Julie Kohler @juliekkohler.bsky.social · 12d

✨ Check it out - season 6 episode of my podcast, White Picket Fence, just dropped! ✨

Our first episode features @imarajones.bsky.social from @translash.org and @gbbranstetter.bsky.social from @aclu.org disucssing how anti-trans attacks are part of a larger gender backlash. 🎧 here: lnk.to/wpfep1

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SiriusXM Progress @siriusxmprog.bsky.social · 13d

Last night on TME with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social, @imarajones.bsky.social discussed the harmful and misleading trans-related narratives that have been circulating in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting.

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybeldp.bsky.social · 14d

"You're not Peter Pan... You're a man. A mean, angry little man, who decided to hate everybody. Just like your daddy"

#AlienEarth

This is why I love horror. Good horror speaks truth about our reality.

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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 16d

If you, like me, are the parent of a neuro-atypical child dreading this autism press conference, please remember: These are the people hurting our kids. Not us. They are the ones stigmatizing and pathologizing them. They are the ones peddling untested science. And we should be very, very angry.

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Evil Orc Heart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 16d

After the death of Charlie Kirk Wall Street Journal ran with an unverified law enforcement bulletin and amplified a right-wing narrative.

I wrote about what they did wrong and why it matters for @objectivejournos.bsky.social.

objectivejournalism.org/2025/09/wall...

Wall Street Journal shirks apology for anti-trans misinformation

As right-wing efforts to connect trans people with violence escalate, journalists must be rigorous when covering anti-trans rhetoric.

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 15d

With the government on the verge of declaring trans people an enemy of the state, Harris’ words could inject momentum into the further marginalization of trans people. This also gives insight as to why she was silent during the wave of anti-trans attacks last October.

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 16d

"I haven't heard anyone who is trans who feels that what happened is in any way justifiable. What I have heard is a tremendous amount of fear."

@usatoday.com

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Kate Redburn @kredburn.bsky.social · 17d

Such a pleasure to join @imarajones.bsky.social on @translash.org to talk about the history of anti-queer and trans surveillance

TransLash Media @translash.org · 20d

This week on TransLash Podcast, @imarajones.bsky.social sits down with @kredburn.bsky.social and @ziembavision.bsky.social to discuss the DHS rolling back limitations on surveillance based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

🎧 Listen now: linktr.ee/translashmedia

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TransLash Media @translash.org · 18d

As negligent news outlets continue to spread misinformation, especially regarding trans people, it is more important than ever to be wary of news sources. ICYMI @imarajones.bsky.social unpacks all of this and more in this week's episode of The Mess! 🎧 https://linktr.ee/translashmedia

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Anne Etges @anneet.bsky.social · 19d

This is disgusting and sickening to me Imara, this is also personal to me as I have 2 beloved trans nieces in my family. I stand with you. ✊🏼🏳️‍🌈❤️🩷💜

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 19d

The ball keeps rolling until it crushes everyone in its path.

Don’t look away. If you do we might just dining on ashes.

#TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransLives #LGBTQ #Equality #HumanRights #NoHate

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 19d

Today, the Trump administration signaled that they may label trans people as “terrorists” - with the FBI and even the Vice President echoing this dangerous rhetoric.

History has shown us what happens when an authoritarian regime targets a specific group: it never ends there.

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TransLash Media @translash.org · 20d

This week on TransLash Podcast, @imarajones.bsky.social sits down with @kredburn.bsky.social and @ziembavision.bsky.social to discuss the DHS rolling back limitations on surveillance based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

🎧 Listen now: linktr.ee/translashmedia

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Imara Jones @imarajones.bsky.social · 21d

My girl Ellie told me to tell y’all “Let’s Go Liberty.”

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 22d

It's not illegal to say mean things to the president in any setting

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 22d

Deputy AG Blanche: RICO is available to all kinds of organizations committing crimes and committing wrongful acts… So is it sheer happenstance that individuals show up at a restaurant where the president is trying to enjoy dinner and accost him with vile words?

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