To so many people, Miss Major was the first grandmother to love them for who they are & who they must fight every day to be. She was our anchor, and she didn't care who was in the room; she always spoke truth to power.

Not going to lie, this grief is tough. But I know her legacy will be forever.

Rest in power, Mama Major! 💜🙏🏽

It was a blessing to live in the same earthly timeline as you. A true freedom fighter, you never stopped reminding trans people—especially Black trans people—of our worth and our power.

Because of Major, our foundation is unshakeable and our liberation inevitable.

We honor the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fierce protector of our collective freedom. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who carry her vision forward.

"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social

❤️

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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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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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.

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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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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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.

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."

did you read the piece, Mark?

Yes I think the fears here are more than fair

Helpful from @transjournalists.org

“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.”

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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Chicago, my home. I love you.

“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.

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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This is such a good read and an important topic

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.

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.

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