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There’s a whole thing in Hanukah about how you’re supposed to “publicize the miracle” except that there are all sorts of exceptions in times of danger.
Because the times that the Jews have lived under have not always been safe.
May the souls of the murdered in Australia be for a blessing.
Because the times that the Jews have lived under have not always been safe.
May the souls of the murdered in Australia be for a blessing.
December 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
There’s a whole thing in Hanukah about how you’re supposed to “publicize the miracle” except that there are all sorts of exceptions in times of danger.
Because the times that the Jews have lived under have not always been safe.
May the souls of the murdered in Australia be for a blessing.
Because the times that the Jews have lived under have not always been safe.
May the souls of the murdered in Australia be for a blessing.
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A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.
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October is LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to remember the trailblazers who fought for justice and equal rights.
At the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, we honor their legacy by continuing the fight for a fair and inclusive legal system for the entire LGBTQ+ community.
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At the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, we honor their legacy by continuing the fight for a fair and inclusive legal system for the entire LGBTQ+ community.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to remember the trailblazers who fought for justice and equal rights.
At the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, we honor their legacy by continuing the fight for a fair and inclusive legal system for the entire LGBTQ+ community.
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At the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, we honor their legacy by continuing the fight for a fair and inclusive legal system for the entire LGBTQ+ community.
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We are teaming up with Gay for Good for Hunger Action Week, mobilizing LGBTQ+ legal professionals and allies in the fight against hunger. Hunger disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ people. Find ways to organize action in your community here: gayforgood.org/hunger-actio...
August 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We are teaming up with Gay for Good for Hunger Action Week, mobilizing LGBTQ+ legal professionals and allies in the fight against hunger. Hunger disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ people. Find ways to organize action in your community here: gayforgood.org/hunger-actio...
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NEW: I spoke with a woman named Andrea about her experience being detained by ICE after calling the cops for help during a domestic violence incident.
She was recently postpartum, breastfeeding & put in an all-male facility. She was detained for 2.5 months.
She was recently postpartum, breastfeeding & put in an all-male facility. She was detained for 2.5 months.
July 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
NEW: I spoke with a woman named Andrea about her experience being detained by ICE after calling the cops for help during a domestic violence incident.
She was recently postpartum, breastfeeding & put in an all-male facility. She was detained for 2.5 months.
She was recently postpartum, breastfeeding & put in an all-male facility. She was detained for 2.5 months.
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Experiences of Pride are as diverse as the LGBTQ+ community itself!
We're curious: What does Pride mean to you?
🏳️🌈Honoring our history
🏳️⚧️Being part of a powerful community
🏳️🌈Connecting with others
🏳️⚧️Showing up for the fight
🏳️🌈Protesting injustice
We're curious: What does Pride mean to you?
🏳️🌈Honoring our history
🏳️⚧️Being part of a powerful community
🏳️🌈Connecting with others
🏳️⚧️Showing up for the fight
🏳️🌈Protesting injustice
June 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Experiences of Pride are as diverse as the LGBTQ+ community itself!
We're curious: What does Pride mean to you?
🏳️🌈Honoring our history
🏳️⚧️Being part of a powerful community
🏳️🌈Connecting with others
🏳️⚧️Showing up for the fight
🏳️🌈Protesting injustice
We're curious: What does Pride mean to you?
🏳️🌈Honoring our history
🏳️⚧️Being part of a powerful community
🏳️🌈Connecting with others
🏳️⚧️Showing up for the fight
🏳️🌈Protesting injustice
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Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has signed more than 150 executive orders. Many of these have been direct attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. (🧵1/6)
June 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has signed more than 150 executive orders. Many of these have been direct attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. (🧵1/6)
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Happy Pride Month from the LGBTQ+ Bar! 😍🎉🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🩷
History has shown us that times like these are exactly when we need to come together to celebrate the incredible achievements, diversity & resilience of our community.
There’s a lot to be proud of. This month, let’s celebrate together.
History has shown us that times like these are exactly when we need to come together to celebrate the incredible achievements, diversity & resilience of our community.
There’s a lot to be proud of. This month, let’s celebrate together.
June 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Happy Pride Month from the LGBTQ+ Bar! 😍🎉🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🩷
History has shown us that times like these are exactly when we need to come together to celebrate the incredible achievements, diversity & resilience of our community.
There’s a lot to be proud of. This month, let’s celebrate together.
History has shown us that times like these are exactly when we need to come together to celebrate the incredible achievements, diversity & resilience of our community.
There’s a lot to be proud of. This month, let’s celebrate together.
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Why do people come back to Lavender Law® year after year? Because it’s not just an event; it’s a catalyst for positive change, shaping the future of the legal profession and promoting a more just and inclusive society for all. (Thread! 👇👇👇)
May 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Why do people come back to Lavender Law® year after year? Because it’s not just an event; it’s a catalyst for positive change, shaping the future of the legal profession and promoting a more just and inclusive society for all. (Thread! 👇👇👇)
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It's International Family Equality Day, a worldwide celebration of LGBTQ+ families! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🩷✨🎉
Here in the U.S., the laws that keep our families safe are under attack. Our work ensures the legal community has the info it needs to keep fighting for our families, no matter what. 🩷
Here in the U.S., the laws that keep our families safe are under attack. Our work ensures the legal community has the info it needs to keep fighting for our families, no matter what. 🩷
May 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
It's International Family Equality Day, a worldwide celebration of LGBTQ+ families! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🩷✨🎉
Here in the U.S., the laws that keep our families safe are under attack. Our work ensures the legal community has the info it needs to keep fighting for our families, no matter what. 🩷
Here in the U.S., the laws that keep our families safe are under attack. Our work ensures the legal community has the info it needs to keep fighting for our families, no matter what. 🩷
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Ten former U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission officials have issued an open letter responding to the Trump administration's attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in workplaces.
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April 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Ten former U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission officials have issued an open letter responding to the Trump administration's attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in workplaces.
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Today, the National LGBTQ+ Bar is launching a new Trump Executive Order Tracker. This resource is designed to consolidate information about the many legal challenges against the second Trump Administration’s anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders. lgbtqbar.org/programs/tru...
Trump Anti-LGBTQ+ Executive Order Litigation Tracker
lgbtqbar.org
April 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Today, the National LGBTQ+ Bar is launching a new Trump Executive Order Tracker. This resource is designed to consolidate information about the many legal challenges against the second Trump Administration’s anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders. lgbtqbar.org/programs/tru...
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LGBTQ+ sexual violence survivors are resilient and strong. The National LGBTQ+ Bar supports you and your right to access the law and institutions as a tool for healing and recovery.
Survivors are members of every identity group and live in every neighborhood in this country.
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Survivors are members of every identity group and live in every neighborhood in this country.
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April 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
LGBTQ+ sexual violence survivors are resilient and strong. The National LGBTQ+ Bar supports you and your right to access the law and institutions as a tool for healing and recovery.
Survivors are members of every identity group and live in every neighborhood in this country.
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Survivors are members of every identity group and live in every neighborhood in this country.
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🌈 Today, on International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate and uplift transgender and non-binary individuals around the world. Visibility matters—because every story, every voice, and every journey deserves to be seen and heard.
March 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🌈 Today, on International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate and uplift transgender and non-binary individuals around the world. Visibility matters—because every story, every voice, and every journey deserves to be seen and heard.
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Here is a script you can use for any issue. Find your reps' # at reps.fyi or 5calls.org. Every time you see a news story that horrifies you: call, or something else about it. It matters to say what you believe. You are setting a norm.
![Hi, my name is [NAME], I'm a constituent in [ZIP CODE]. I'm calling because I saw that [TERRIBLE THING] is happening. I think this is appalling. [PERSONAL STORY, if you have one.] I want you to do everything you can to stop this. I will remember your actions when I cast my next vote. Thank you.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hwmmdl5nok26w3zhmg2d3fvt/bafkreigihtf5o2suhsnecpwijziyhsmxflvzzogbjre2okvstqagg6bw6y@jpeg)
February 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Here is a script you can use for any issue. Find your reps' # at reps.fyi or 5calls.org. Every time you see a news story that horrifies you: call, or something else about it. It matters to say what you believe. You are setting a norm.
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This energy. 👇🏻
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 8, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This energy. 👇🏻
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a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job
This profile has been scrubbed from the site. Rose Ferreira grew up without reliable electricity, immigrated to NY, then survived homelessness and cancer on her way to NASA. She was so moved by images from the Webb telescope she wept. This is what’s at stake
web.archive.org/web/20231206...
web.archive.org/web/20231206...
NASA Intern Found Hope in the Moon - NASA
Lee esta historia en español aquí
web.archive.org
February 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job
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The Trump administration is actively dehumanizing and attempting to erase transgender and nonbinary people and our humanity. As our collective histories have demonstrated, we know that violence is much easier to justify when people are treated as objects rather than subjects.
February 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Trump administration is actively dehumanizing and attempting to erase transgender and nonbinary people and our humanity. As our collective histories have demonstrated, we know that violence is much easier to justify when people are treated as objects rather than subjects.
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📢 Celebrating Black History Month! 🏳️🌈✊🏿
This Black History Month - and every single day - we celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and power of our Black LGBTQ+ leaders.
This Black History Month - and every single day - we celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and power of our Black LGBTQ+ leaders.
February 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
📢 Celebrating Black History Month! 🏳️🌈✊🏿
This Black History Month - and every single day - we celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and power of our Black LGBTQ+ leaders.
This Black History Month - and every single day - we celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and power of our Black LGBTQ+ leaders.
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Here’s what you need to know about President Trump’s Day 1 Anti-Transgender Executive Order: transequality.org/sites/defaul...
January 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Here’s what you need to know about President Trump’s Day 1 Anti-Transgender Executive Order: transequality.org/sites/defaul...
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“I don’t consider myself COVID cautious. I consider myself COVID competent,” Zebrowski said. “Cautious would imply that I have an unreasonable fear of something. I do not have an unreasonable fear of this disease.”
Nailed it 🔥
Nailed it 🔥
Meet the Americans who still take COVID-19 precautions seriously
People with immune system health problems continue to take precautions against COVID-19 five years into the pandemic.
apnews.com
January 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
“I don’t consider myself COVID cautious. I consider myself COVID competent,” Zebrowski said. “Cautious would imply that I have an unreasonable fear of something. I do not have an unreasonable fear of this disease.”
Nailed it 🔥
Nailed it 🔥
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Truly cannot recommend reading this enough. esquire.com/news-politic...
My Life As a Homeless Man in America
An extraordinary firsthand account.
esquire.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Truly cannot recommend reading this enough. esquire.com/news-politic...
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Eating too much cake is the sin of gluttony. However, eating too much pie is okay because the sin of pi is always zero.
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November 27, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Eating too much cake is the sin of gluttony. However, eating too much pie is okay because the sin of pi is always zero.
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