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Elena Silva @silvalab.bsky.social · 21h

I am working to gather information on what universities are doing regarding 1) bridge funding as people wait for grants to hit and 2) PhD admissions. I can share everything I compile!

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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · May 27

The Utah Report shows exactly what the people commissioning it didn’t want to see, that gender affirming care works.

This article brought to you by @evanurquhart.bsky.social

Plentiful Data, No Regret: What the Utah Review on Youth Trans Care Found — Assigned

A 1,000-page report by the College of Pharmacy at the University of Utah, which found care safe and effective, stands out from others: It’s both independent and an actual review of the evidence.

www.assignedmedia.org

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Elena Silva @silvalab.bsky.social · Apr 14

Super cool

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Mar 10

Anyone find it funny how when the UK releases the Cass review to ban trans care, we get everything ranging from New York Times push notifs to op-eds in every major US paper...

But when Germany, Switzerland, and Austria release pro-trans youth care guidelines, not a single article anywhere but mine?

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Mar 9

1. Major news in transgender care.

Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.

They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.

Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.

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New German, Swiss, And Austrian Guidelines Recommend Trans Youth Care, Slam Cass Review

The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when US politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Josh Chafetz @joshchafetz.bsky.social · Mar 6

With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · Mar 6

Certainly says…something that a heavily Black city is being threatened with federal takeover if it’s mayor doesn’t sandblast BLACK LIVES MATTER, trans people are being stripped of rights, companies working on integration are being threatened, but this is the focus.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

Gavin Newsom breaks with Democrats on trans athletes in sports

The Democratic California governor made the stunning remarks in his debut podcast with conservative guest Charlie Kirk.

www.politico.com

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Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · Mar 6

Pitch perfect response from Georgetown Law reminding Ed Martin that it’s wildly inappropriate on both religious liberty and free speech grounds for him to attempt to use the power of his (interim) office to dictate what curriculum is “unacceptable” at the university.

Josh Chafetz @joshchafetz.bsky.social · Mar 6

With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:

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Elena Silva @silvalab.bsky.social · Mar 6

This is BS! stop sacrificing people for political gain. Leave this very small population alone and worry about the real problems in our country.

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aslynn's tremendous 'tism horror show 👻 🎃 @audhd-psychnp.com · Mar 2

From the American Psychological Association:

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Nate O @nateo.bsky.social · Feb 28

At this point yes, you do have to hand it to Bill Kristol, longstanding Republican operative and leading proponent of the US invasion of Iraq, who is doing far more in his personal capacity to publicly defend trans people than the Democratic Party, the nominal opposition to Trump

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Tamar Gur MD PhD @tamargurmdphd.bsky.social · Feb 28

Boycott!

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Feb 19

Public comment is now open for passport gender marker changes.

You can go here to go to each of the three proposed passport rules, and submit comment.

My suggestion: be unique, argue for trans-inclusive policies, against the constitutionality of the changes, etc.

www.reddit.com/r/Passports/...

Public comment on US passport form changes related to trans

www.reddit.com

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Lori Coleman @democracystorm.bsky.social · Feb 16

Take note and take action!!
2/17: March at noon, your capital or city hall
2/28: Economic blackout
3/7-3/14: no Amazon purchases
3/14: National strike

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Feb 14

ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF.

Now.

Print hard copies.

And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...

Informal Grievance Template for Adverse Personnel Actions

There is a limited amount of time to oppose personnel actions. Time is short.

www.muellershewrote.com

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LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · Feb 14

Trans people were important in a key moment of LGBTQ+ history. The Trump administration banned speaking about this.

“Cruel & petty” Donald Trump has trans people removed from Stonewall monument’s website

Trans people were important in a key moment of LGBTQ+ history. The Trump administration banned speaking about this.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · Feb 11

“Today, DEI has become the new N-word; the new rightwing abstraction deployed by Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism.”

My latest for the Guardian, in which I cite Lee Atwater, and bring lots of receipts.

Sorry, but it has to be said:

What Republicans really mean when they blame 'DEI' | Mehdi Hasan

Referencing DEI is the new rightwing abstraction deployed by Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism

www.theguardian.com

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Wallace Marshall @wallaceucsf.bsky.social · Feb 10

Daniel Gorelick @danielgorelick.bsky.social · Feb 10

Trainees who applied for an NIH diversity fellowship whose applications were withdrawn/not being reviewed, there's a NYTimes reporter who wants to talk, especially interested in applicants with disabilities. DM me & I'll put you in touch, will keep all contact confidential. Please amplify

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Prof Jenny Rohn @jennyrohn.bsky.social · Feb 10

#IDSky

KellyK🌺 @azkellyk.bsky.social · Feb 10

🚨 The CDC has been silenced by Trump—stay informed with daily AMA updates.

The MMWR typically runs 20–25 pages with four or more reports on disease investigations, health trends, and public health developments.

Last Thursday’s edition, 8 pages with two reports.

www.yahoo.com/news/voice-c...

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Elena Silva @silvalab.bsky.social · Feb 9

I am very interested to hear how universities are thinking of dealing with this. Keep me posted….

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Feb 9

She speaks truth.

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Caroline Lewis @clewisreports.bsky.social · Feb 8

Hello! I'm looking to speak to people in the NYC area whose research or institution is likely impacted by the NIH cuts.

I am also looking for ppl whose grant applications or studies are impacted by changes to language standards around DEI, gender etc. Email me to talk: [email protected]

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John @johnh2.bsky.social · Feb 7

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LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · Feb 6

The lawsuit lays out precisely how Trump’s ban harms the lives of military members and their families (and hurts national defense as well).

Lambda Legal & HRC file 2nd legal challenge to Trump’s anti-trans military ban

The lawsuit lays out precisely how Trump's ban harms the lives of military members and their families (and hurts national defense as well).

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Elena Silva @silvalab.bsky.social · Feb 6

Effed up

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Elena Silva @silvalab.bsky.social · Feb 5

I am barely functioning but for whatever reason - teaching has been a welcome distraction- I start each class with some subtle
Commentary - how many gtown faculty rely on grant money, when women
Were
First included in clinical trials (Dei), what usaid does and etc….

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