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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 17h

Tomorrow!! - Let's learn LGBTQ+ Spanish words together in my next newsletter post.

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 5d

So honored to collaborate with Chris Musei-Sequeira and learn from his insights on the apologizing process. There's no perfect words to form an apology, but by working together with care and respect, we can learn how to interact better.

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How to REALLY say, "I'm sorry."

Authentic apologies are about more than just words

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Amanda Shendruk @ashendruk.com · 9d

I'm launching something for us. Not-Ship: a newsletter using data and visuals to navigate our turbulent world.

Everything feels like A LOT lately. It's all so uncertain. And the way I try to make sense of things is with data. So, that's what Not-Ship is all about. Come chart the chaos with me.

Not-Ship

A newsletter charting the age of uncertainty

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 10d

It's been quite a week for trans people and the news, as we process the fallout from the murder of Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer.

The problem when news outlets publish misinformation is it legitimizes the incorrect info.

Read the rest here:

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What even is "transgender ideology"?

42 news outlets published misinformation, hurting trans people

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Alissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 12d

Still glowing from the Torched party — or is that just the glare of shadeless streets in a sticky late September heat wave? Become a paid subscriber at torched.la and you, too, can sport LA’s hottest anti-palm propaganda

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The same sticker that reads palms are not trees sitting on a chunky green and pink terrazzo bar

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 13d

Apologizing is difficult! The secret is that there are no perfectly correct words.

I'm so thrilled to share my collaboration with Chris Musei-Sequeira with you!

I also want to thank Jax Bayne.

Don't miss our complete interview!

www.amplifyrespect.com/learn-how-to...

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 14d

Apologizing is hard, right? That’s why I asked Chris Musei-Sequiera to share his insights on authentic apologies and guilt with our readers. I learned so much!!

I'm so excited to publish this collaboration tomorrow! Don't miss this. Subscribe at www.amplifyrespect.com to receive it in your inbox.

Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 15d

We are currently at 6 out of 20 new subscribers for our September drive! Help us meet our goal? 🥹

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Why Go Paid?

Amplify Respect needs your support to continue

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 15d

Someone just became a paid subscriber to Amplify Respect! Thank you so much for backing indie journalism for trans folks and allies. Yay!!

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you so much Lex!! 🧡

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Lex Roman @lexroman.com · 16d

Tired: comparing the cost of your subscription to coffee or pizza

Wired: comparing it to tipping at a drag show

Nice work @reywrites.bsky.social

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 16d

Yay thank you Lex!

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 16d

Why go paid?

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Why Go Paid?

Amplify Respect needs your support to continue

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 16d

Someone just contributed to Amplify Respect! Yay! I really appreciate you helping us continue indie creator journalism and providing uplifting and informative resources for trans people and allies. 🧡

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 16d

Sending emails and running a website is actually not free! Dig into my exact expenses and learn how you can help support independent indie journalism:

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💸 What does it cost to publish this newsletter?

My actual finances and how you can help

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 20d

Who do I know who is a trans person and/or ally, and, is fluent in Spanish?

I would love to collaborate on a resource for parents and grandparents who have a trans kid and would like to learn more.

Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 20d

"I use they/them in non-queer spaces, but in queer spaces sometimes I prefer she/her. She/her feels good tonight."

I think a lot of allies don't realize many of us who use "they" and "them" are trying to make it a little easier for you.

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Clothes do not define your gender

You are not your $%#@ khakis

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 20d

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Why Go Paid?

Amplify Respect needs your support to continue

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 20d

We are at FIVE new paid subscribers during the Back Indie Media subscriber drive. Our goal is 20! Yay

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Back Indie Media Drive from Project C — Project C

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 20d

Someone just became a paid subscriber to Amplify Respect! Thank you!! 🧡

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 27d

Trans allies should know why it's scary for trans people that Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer and public speaker, was shot dead yesterday.

This is a heavy topic, but we'll keep it brief. I appreciate your attention, as this is important.

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Violence is not the answer

This is why we're scared today and what you can do

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · 28d

I believe it's important for trans people to be able to share their true experiences and be represented with true facts and stories in the media.

I'm excited to share a guide with you today about how trans people are experts in our own experience.

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Trans people are experts in our own experience

Writing about trans people with respect

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JD Shadel @jdshadel.com · Sep 7

Welcome to the new new media! I take a close look at Project C’s — that’s @lizkellynelson.com and @lexroman.com — Back Indie Media Drive, a collaborative case study in growth outside a venture-backed platform’s walled garden. That includes me. And you. Vroom vroom! 🏎️ 💨

ESC KEY .CO @index.www.esckey.co.ap.brid.gy · Sep 7

Can we create the media future we want to read? 33 journalists band together to find out

Your TL;DR Briefing on things worth tracking — and talking about over your next power lunch. *Wink.* This time the thing is the Back Indie Media Drive, Project C’s newsletter merger and the new new media ecosystem emerging beyond Substack’s walled garden.

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you so much for sharing my publication, Lex!! I really appreciate all your work on the Back Indie Media drive. You are amazing!

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Rey Katz (they/them) @reywrites.bsky.social · Sep 2

Very excited for the Back Indie Media Drive by Project C. Check out these fantastic publishers, find your next read, and choose one to back!

Our goal is 20 new paid subscribers for Amplify Respect, and we already have one new paid subscriber!!

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Back Indie Publishers: Outsmart Big Tech with Journalism

We’re doing a subscriber drive for 20 new paid subscribers!!

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