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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · 21h

There was a time when Trump supported trans people using "whatever bathroom" they wanted. And he backed the Equality Act.

My latest @19thnews.org

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Was Trump always against LGBTQ+ rights? Everything in his past says no.

The president’s previous support is at odds with his anti-trans hostility now. What’s behind the shift?

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Sara Luterman @slooterman.bsky.social · 1d

Are rising prices and inflation eating into your or a loved one’s Social Security payments? Want to talk about it with a reporter for a news article? DM or email sluterman at 19thnews dot org.

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · 2d

It has historically involved physical, psychological and sexual abuse against minors — electric shock, masturbation reconditioning, starvation, chemically induced nausea and hypnosis.

Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will consider allowing it in Colorado and other states.

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The UN calls conversion therapy 'torture.' Could the Supreme Court greenlight it anyway?

In the first of three blockbuster LGBTQ+ cases on its docket this term, the Supreme Court is about to hear a challenge to Colorado’s conversion therapy ban.

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · 16d

I love the autistic people in my life. They are amazing and beautiful. But it would also be fine if they weren't. Leave people alone and let them live.

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 16d

For no particular reason whatsoever, I wrote a whole book about why society should stop trying to cure #ActuallyAutistic people and instead focus more on creating a better world and society for them. You can buy it here.
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We're Not Broken

“This book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It’s also...

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · 19d

My latest: LA County is facing a lawsuit over allegedly jailing a trans woman with men, even though her California ID said "F"

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Lawsuit alleges LA County Sheriff’s Department housed trans woman with men

The suit raises questions about how the county is adhering to the law when it comes to detaining transgender individuals.

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · 19d

If you donate to @19thnews.org regularly, I just want to take a moment and thank you. We see your donations pop up, and especially now, they really mean a lot to us.

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · 26d

It appears there was nothing about trans people written on the shell casings of the Kirk shooter.

Per authorities at this morning's press conf. one unused casing was inscribed with, "If you read this, you are gay lmao."

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · 26d

did you read the piece, Mark?

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · 27d

Yes I think the fears here are more than fair

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Julie Kliegman @juliekliegman.com · 27d

Helpful from @transjournalists.org

TJA urges caution in reporting on details of Charlie Kirk shooting investigation

Various outlets have reported that authorities have found ammunition engraved with expressions of “transgender and antifascist ideology” alongside a weapon purportedly associated with the killing of C...

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Emily Ramshaw @eramshaw.bsky.social · 27d

“It is highly unlikely they will want to touch her case for lots of reasons,” Young said. “The vast majority of cases brought to the Supreme Court are long shots.”

Take a deep breath — marriage equality is probably here to stay

Legal experts say the Supreme Court is unlikely to overturn its landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision anytime soon.

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · 27d

A bright spot- marriage equality is unlikely to fall, say the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ legal minds, and if SCOTUS overturns Obergefell, we will still be married.

Here’s why:

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Take a deep breath — marriage equality is probably here to stay

Legal experts say the Supreme Court is unlikely to overturn its landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision anytime soon.

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · Sep 7

Chicago, my home. I love you.

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Emily Ramshaw @eramshaw.bsky.social · Sep 3

“We are not the footnotes in some infamous predator’s tabloid article. We are the experts and the subjects of this story. We are the proof that fear did not break us.”

@gracepanetta.bsky.social reports for @19thnews.org.

‘There is no hoax’: Epstein survivors demand justice and transparency

Over a dozen women spoke amid an effort to push the government to release more information about Epstein, the convicted sex offender who had powerful connections.

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · Sep 3

Breaking: the Texas legislature has voted to ban trans people from public bathrooms with the punitive financial bill in the nation's history

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Texas legislature bans transgender people from public bathrooms

The state's bathroom bill would block trans people from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender at schools or government buildings.

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · Sep 2

This is such a good read and an important topic

Faefyx Collington @faefyx.bsky.social · Aug 29

Too often, trans men are left out of the conversations that we have. I set out to answer "why?"
Thank you to Rae Timberlake with SPARTA Pride, @harperseldin.bsky.social of the @aclu.org, and Jamison Green for talking to me for this piece.

LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · Aug 29

The artifice of male supremacy: Why trans men are often ignored in the debate about trans rights - buff.ly/YS8gllc

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Emily Ramshaw @eramshaw.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thrilled to learn @19thnews.org board member @ginaskchua.bsky.social has been named the executive director of the Tow-Knight Center. She's already had a profound impact on the journalism industry writ large, and I look forward to how she will continue to strengthen its future ‪at CUNY.

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · Aug 28

Sometimes I feel so ashamed that it’s now 2025, and my job is still trying to educate adults about why people deserve access to things like restrooms.

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · Aug 27

I'm glad that the White House is at least as serious as I am

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · Aug 20

A friendly reminder that if you have any queer ghost stories, I want to hear/ report them (and will fight @eramshaw.bsky.social to suggest that ghosts are real in the news) 👻

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · Aug 18

The @19thnews.org is hiring an audience growth manager!

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We're hiring an audience growth manager - The 19th

We're hiring an audience growth manager to collaborate across departments and develop and execute an audience growth strategy to reach the women and LGBTQ+ communities we aim to serve — particularly t...

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · Jul 29

I am always so inspired by @natedimeo.bsky.social and especially grateful for his latest ode to public media

Nate DiMeo @natedimeo.bsky.social · Jul 26

In my new episode, I encourage folks to head to adoptastation.org like Matthew here. (Thanks Matthew)

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shoeleatherkate.bsky.social @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social · Jul 22

lol that was not my point

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