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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 19

Trump tried to cut $6.2M in HIV/AIDS funding. A federal court just stopped him. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/trie...

Trump tried to cut $6.2M in HIV/AIDS funding. A federal court just stopped him. - LGBTQ Nation

The administration argued that the LGBTQ+-focused HIV prevention organizations were illegal "DEI."

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 18

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Canadian judge halts deportation of non-binary American | Xtra Magazine

The ruling could set a massive precedent for trans and non-binary Americans seeking refuge in Canada amidst Trump’s wave of anti-trans attacks

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 18

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Canada reportedly considered advisory for trans travellers to the U.S. | Xtra Magazine

A new report from Reuters shows that Canadian officials struggled to advise travellers on Trump’s trans policies following his January executive order

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 18

A Message to Stephen Colbert from MeidasTouch
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A Message to Stephen Colbert from MeidasTouch

By Ben Meiselas

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 18

📢 Outrageous! Andrea Burgos, an Afro trans woman, was sentenced to 10 years without evidence or defense. Her case exposes systemic discrimination in Colombia. We demand that the Constitutional Court review her tutela and ensure her freedom. a.allout.org/s/OJyzL/

Free La Burgos: A trans black woman unjustly sentenced

📢 Outrageous! Andrea Burgos, an Afro trans woman, was sentenced to 10 years without evidence or defense. Her case exposes systemic discrimination in Colombia. We demand that the Constitutional Court r...

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 17

Labor Department backtracks on canceled grants for women previously canceled by DOGE www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/labo...

Labor Department backtracks on canceled grants for women previously canceled by DOGE - LGBTQ Nation

The move follows concerns voiced by lawmakers on the grants’ importance for getting women into construction and manufacturing.

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · Jul 17

There are no limits to Trump venom

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jul 17

Federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who worked on the criminal cases of Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and also a prosecutor in the recent trial of Sean Combs, was fired Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter.

DOJ fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor involved in Epstein, Diddy cases

There was no specific reason provided for why Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James B. Comey, was fired.

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 17

Democrats cheer as GOP governor vetoes two anti-LGBTQ+ bills www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/demo...

Democrats cheer as GOP governor vetoes two anti-LGBTQ+ bills - LGBTQ Nation

Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) called one of the laws "overly broad and impractical."

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Jul 16

The vote was 211 to 210.

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 17

The Coup MAGA Didn’t See Coming
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The Coup MAGA Didn’t See Coming

Guest article by Michael Cohen

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 16

LGBTQ-affirming atheist group denied booth at St. John’s Pride Festival
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LGBTQ-affirming atheist group denied booth at St. John’s Pride Festival

Organizers cited vague concerns, despite Recovering from Religion's global support for queer communities

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 16

Zach Wahls helped defeat a marriage ban in Iowa. Now he’s running against the ban’s sponsor. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/zach...

Zach Wahls helped defeat a marriage ban in Iowa. Now he's running against the ban's sponsor. - LGBTQ Nation

He got national attention standing up for his lesbian moms. Now he wants to defend his state's access to health care.

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 16

How Musk Monetized Government While Killing What Actually Works
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How Musk Monetized Government While Killing What Actually Works

Guest article by Merici Vinton, former DOGE worker

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · Jul 16

Donald Trump wants to GUT already approved funds for public media like Sesame Street, NPR, and your local stations.

If he gets away with this, next time he’ll going after your community’s funding for education, housing, climate, you name it.

We've got to sound the alarm.

Trump wants to GUT funds for Sesame Street, NPR, and your local stations.

YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 16

Meidas Pod on MAGA Cover Up of Trump-Epstein Ties + MORE (Ad-Free)
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Meidas Pod on MAGA Cover Up of Trump-Epstein Ties + MORE (Ad-Free)

Watch the latest episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast ad-free right here on the Meidas+ Substack!

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Michaelann C. F. Dahlman @michaelannd.bsky.social · Jul 15

"Conversion practices” cause lifelong harm—and it's still happening in Thailand. Survivors like Nikki are speaking out. Join us in calling for a total ban. 🏳️‍⚧️ Sign & share the petition now! #LGBT #HumanRights #BanConversionTherapy a.allout.org/s/WNB1E/