Zane McNeill
@zanemcneill.bsky.social
Activist-scholar, journalist, queer Appalachian
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TODAY: The fight for bodily autonomy is the fight for democracy. Join us Dec 9 at 2PM ET for a powerful look at how attacks on healthcare and civil rights follow an authoritarian playbook—and how the legal community can resist.
🔗 Register now: L4GG.org/BodilyAutonomy
🔗 Register now: L4GG.org/BodilyAutonomy
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
TODAY: The fight for bodily autonomy is the fight for democracy. Join us Dec 9 at 2PM ET for a powerful look at how attacks on healthcare and civil rights follow an authoritarian playbook—and how the legal community can resist.
🔗 Register now: L4GG.org/BodilyAutonomy
🔗 Register now: L4GG.org/BodilyAutonomy
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Pregnancy criminalization is rising nationwide—often triggered by healthcare providers and used against the most vulnerable.
L4GG’s Zane McNeill explains what’s happening + how lawyers can help push back.
Read the blog: L4GG.org/pregnancy-justice
L4GG’s Zane McNeill explains what’s happening + how lawyers can help push back.
Read the blog: L4GG.org/pregnancy-justice
How Attorneys Can Help Combat Pregnancy Criminalization — Lawyers for Good Government
Written by Zane McNeill, Civil Rights & Health Equity Legal Fellow A South Carolina bill that would have created one of the nation’s most extreme abortion bans has failed to advance in the…
L4GG.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Pregnancy criminalization is rising nationwide—often triggered by healthcare providers and used against the most vulnerable.
L4GG’s Zane McNeill explains what’s happening + how lawyers can help push back.
Read the blog: L4GG.org/pregnancy-justice
L4GG’s Zane McNeill explains what’s happening + how lawyers can help push back.
Read the blog: L4GG.org/pregnancy-justice
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The fight for bodily autonomy is the fight for democracy. Join us Dec 9 at 2PM ET for a powerful look at how attacks on healthcare and civil rights follow an authoritarian playbook—and how the legal community can resist.
🔗 Register now: L4GG.org/BodilyAutonomy
🔗 Register now: L4GG.org/BodilyAutonomy
December 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The fight for bodily autonomy is the fight for democracy. Join us Dec 9 at 2PM ET for a powerful look at how attacks on healthcare and civil rights follow an authoritarian playbook—and how the legal community can resist.
🔗 Register now: L4GG.org/BodilyAutonomy
🔗 Register now: L4GG.org/BodilyAutonomy
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I haven’t been posting much but this doesn’t mean that I have stopped fighting for transgender rights. In fact, everyday I fight back as a Civil Rights fellow @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social!
Please join us by donating to support our work!
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Leading the Charge
GIVING TUESDAY 2025 2025 proved what’s possible when lawyers unite with purpose This year, we launched the Pro Bono Litigation Corps when traditional firms faced political pressure. We mobilized 10,00...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I haven’t been posting much but this doesn’t mean that I have stopped fighting for transgender rights. In fact, everyday I fight back as a Civil Rights fellow @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social!
Please join us by donating to support our work!
l4gg-org.donorsupport.co/page/FUNGGBY...
Please join us by donating to support our work!
l4gg-org.donorsupport.co/page/FUNGGBY...
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On this day in 1952, Christine Jorgensen became the first widely known American to undergo gender‑affirming surgery.
“We didn't start the sexual revolution but I think we gave it a good kick in the pants!” – Christine Jorgensen
“We didn't start the sexual revolution but I think we gave it a good kick in the pants!” – Christine Jorgensen
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On this day in 1952, Christine Jorgensen became the first widely known American to undergo gender‑affirming surgery.
“We didn't start the sexual revolution but I think we gave it a good kick in the pants!” – Christine Jorgensen
“We didn't start the sexual revolution but I think we gave it a good kick in the pants!” – Christine Jorgensen
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(1/6) 🧵for #TransAwarenessMonth 🏳️⚧️
"Be Gay Do Crime" authors Zane McNeill and Riley Clare Valentine in conversation with/ Mx. Lee Blinder, M Pease, Charlotte Persephone Hoffman, and Avatara Smith-Carrington
📍Red Emma's, Baltimore
🕖Dec. 4, 2025, 7 pm EST
🔗 redemmas.org/events/trans...
"Be Gay Do Crime" authors Zane McNeill and Riley Clare Valentine in conversation with/ Mx. Lee Blinder, M Pease, Charlotte Persephone Hoffman, and Avatara Smith-Carrington
📍Red Emma's, Baltimore
🕖Dec. 4, 2025, 7 pm EST
🔗 redemmas.org/events/trans...
Trans/Action: "Be Gay Do Crime" authors Zane McNeill and Riley Clare Valentine in conversation w/ Mx. Lee Blinder, M Pease, Charlotte Persephone Hoffman, and Avatara Smith-Carrington
Sometimes it pays to be gay and do crime.
redemmas.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
(1/6) 🧵for #TransAwarenessMonth 🏳️⚧️
"Be Gay Do Crime" authors Zane McNeill and Riley Clare Valentine in conversation with/ Mx. Lee Blinder, M Pease, Charlotte Persephone Hoffman, and Avatara Smith-Carrington
📍Red Emma's, Baltimore
🕖Dec. 4, 2025, 7 pm EST
🔗 redemmas.org/events/trans...
"Be Gay Do Crime" authors Zane McNeill and Riley Clare Valentine in conversation with/ Mx. Lee Blinder, M Pease, Charlotte Persephone Hoffman, and Avatara Smith-Carrington
📍Red Emma's, Baltimore
🕖Dec. 4, 2025, 7 pm EST
🔗 redemmas.org/events/trans...
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Trans/Action: "Be Gay Do Crime" authors Zane McNeill and Riley Clare Valentine in conversation w/ Mx. Lee Blinder, M Pease, Charlotte Persephone Hoffman, and Avatara Smith-Carrington
Thursday, December 4th 2025
7:00 pm
Red Emma's
RSVP here: redemmas.org/events/trans...
Thursday, December 4th 2025
7:00 pm
Red Emma's
RSVP here: redemmas.org/events/trans...
November 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Trans/Action: "Be Gay Do Crime" authors Zane McNeill and Riley Clare Valentine in conversation w/ Mx. Lee Blinder, M Pease, Charlotte Persephone Hoffman, and Avatara Smith-Carrington
Thursday, December 4th 2025
7:00 pm
Red Emma's
RSVP here: redemmas.org/events/trans...
Thursday, December 4th 2025
7:00 pm
Red Emma's
RSVP here: redemmas.org/events/trans...
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@zanemcneill.bsky.social and I will be speaking December 4th, 6pm at @redemmas.org with Trans Maryland
Spoiler alert - I am not optimistic in liberal legal strategies as a way to ensure human dignity
Spoiler alert - I am not optimistic in liberal legal strategies as a way to ensure human dignity
November 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
@zanemcneill.bsky.social and I will be speaking December 4th, 6pm at @redemmas.org with Trans Maryland
Spoiler alert - I am not optimistic in liberal legal strategies as a way to ensure human dignity
Spoiler alert - I am not optimistic in liberal legal strategies as a way to ensure human dignity
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NLG National Executive Committee member, Zane McNeill, wrote about the recent attempts by the Trump administration to target wholesale ideologies, harking back to McCarthy-era politics.
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-resistance-how-activists-navigated-hoovers-fbi-and-political-scrutiny/
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-resistance-how-activists-navigated-hoovers-fbi-and-political-scrutiny/
Lessons of Resistance: How Activists Navigated Hoover’s FBI and Political Scrutiny | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
By looking back at Hoover-era resistance tactics, how past organizations protected members and sustained their missions under pressure, nonprofits can be better prepared for the continued threats under the Trump administration.
nonprofitquarterly.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
NLG National Executive Committee member, Zane McNeill, wrote about the recent attempts by the Trump administration to target wholesale ideologies, harking back to McCarthy-era politics.
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-resistance-how-activists-navigated-hoovers-fbi-and-political-scrutiny/
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-resistance-how-activists-navigated-hoovers-fbi-and-political-scrutiny/
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“The FBI gained access to conversations in a ‘courtwatch’ Signal group that helps coordinate volunteer activists who monitor public proceedings at three New York federal immigration courts. The US government has repeatedly been accused of violating immigrants’ due process rights at those courts.”
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
“The FBI gained access to conversations in a ‘courtwatch’ Signal group that helps coordinate volunteer activists who monitor public proceedings at three New York federal immigration courts. The US government has repeatedly been accused of violating immigrants’ due process rights at those courts.”
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Trying to find ways to feel like myself again while I shake off the effects of the job I quit.
Today’s supporter package from @pmpress.bsky.social definitely helps! ❤️
Today’s supporter package from @pmpress.bsky.social definitely helps! ❤️
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Trying to find ways to feel like myself again while I shake off the effects of the job I quit.
Today’s supporter package from @pmpress.bsky.social definitely helps! ❤️
Today’s supporter package from @pmpress.bsky.social definitely helps! ❤️
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Good read on Trans Day of Remembrance.
Remember why they're so focused, targeted.
Remember why they're so focused, targeted.
Efforts are underway to erase us from history, re-pathologize our identities, and push us out of public life in an attempt to justify the surveillance and criminalization of our communities. But we will not stop fighting. Our very existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism.
Trump’s Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right, But Our Existence Challenges It
Trans existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism and exposes the fragility of authoritarian power.
truthout.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Good read on Trans Day of Remembrance.
Remember why they're so focused, targeted.
Remember why they're so focused, targeted.
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You cannot erase us. We've always been here. We always will be. Accept it.
Efforts are underway to erase us from history, re-pathologize our identities, and push us out of public life in an attempt to justify the surveillance and criminalization of our communities. But we will not stop fighting. Our very existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism.
Trump’s Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right, But Our Existence Challenges It
Trans existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism and exposes the fragility of authoritarian power.
truthout.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
You cannot erase us. We've always been here. We always will be. Accept it.
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Lessons of Resistance: How Activists Navigated Hoover’s FBI and Political Scrutiny nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r... @zanemcneill.bsky.social
Lessons of Resistance: How Activists Navigated Hoover’s FBI and Political Scrutiny | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
By looking back at Hoover-era resistance tactics, how past organizations protected members and sustained their missions under pressure, nonprofits can be better prepared for the continued threats unde...
nonprofitquarterly.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Lessons of Resistance: How Activists Navigated Hoover’s FBI and Political Scrutiny nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r... @zanemcneill.bsky.social
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"Our very existence challenges [..] fascism."
"We challenge the authoritarian myth that people are born into fixed categories and exist only to reproduce for the nationalist state."
"We are powerful, beautiful, and free — and that terrifies them."
#USA #Healthcare #Sports #Suicide #Media
"We challenge the authoritarian myth that people are born into fixed categories and exist only to reproduce for the nationalist state."
"We are powerful, beautiful, and free — and that terrifies them."
#USA #Healthcare #Sports #Suicide #Media
Trump's Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right, But Our Existence Challenges It
Trans existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism and exposes the fragility of authoritarian power.
truthout.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
"Our very existence challenges [..] fascism."
"We challenge the authoritarian myth that people are born into fixed categories and exist only to reproduce for the nationalist state."
"We are powerful, beautiful, and free — and that terrifies them."
#USA #Healthcare #Sports #Suicide #Media
"We challenge the authoritarian myth that people are born into fixed categories and exist only to reproduce for the nationalist state."
"We are powerful, beautiful, and free — and that terrifies them."
#USA #Healthcare #Sports #Suicide #Media
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"The president declaring a domestic ideology or movement ‘terrorists’ is going to encourage both federal and local law enforcement to treat them as such"
Thanks @npquarterly.bsky.social for speaking with us about Trump's war on 'antifa' nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r...
Thanks @npquarterly.bsky.social for speaking with us about Trump's war on 'antifa' nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r...
Lessons of Resistance: How Activists Navigated Hoover’s FBI and Political Scrutiny | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
By looking back at Hoover-era resistance tactics, how past organizations protected members and sustained their missions under pressure, nonprofits can be better prepared for the continued threats unde...
nonprofitquarterly.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
"The president declaring a domestic ideology or movement ‘terrorists’ is going to encourage both federal and local law enforcement to treat them as such"
Thanks @npquarterly.bsky.social for speaking with us about Trump's war on 'antifa' nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r...
Thanks @npquarterly.bsky.social for speaking with us about Trump's war on 'antifa' nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-of-r...
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And across the country, call your senators to stand alongside Senator Markey and courageous colleagues in passing the Transgender Health Care Access Act: L4GG.org/THCAA
Amid Attacks on Trans Rights and Access to Health Care, Sen. Markey, Rep. Balint Introduce Legislation to Protect Gender-Affirming Health Care for Transgender Americans | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Mas...
Bill Text (PDF)
Washington (November 19, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the...
L4GG.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
And across the country, call your senators to stand alongside Senator Markey and courageous colleagues in passing the Transgender Health Care Access Act: L4GG.org/THCAA
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New Yorkers, call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to protect us all from attacks on our bodily autonomy and healthcare — especially trans New Yorkers and their providers: L4GG.org/ProtectNYCare
Tell Governor Hochul: Protect NY Care — Lawyers for Good Government
L4GG.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
New Yorkers, call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to protect us all from attacks on our bodily autonomy and healthcare — especially trans New Yorkers and their providers: L4GG.org/ProtectNYCare
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Read and be inspired by our legal fellow Zane McNeil’s powerful piece in TruthOut: L4GG.org/TruthOut
Trump’s Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right, But Our Existence Challenges It
Trans existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism and exposes the fragility of authoritarian power.
L4GG.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Read and be inspired by our legal fellow Zane McNeil’s powerful piece in TruthOut: L4GG.org/TruthOut
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This Trans Day of Remembrance, join L4GG as we mourn for the dead and fight fiercely for the living by taking three critical actions 🧵
Together, we can save lives and prevent yet more grief in the coming year. Keep reading to take action.
Together, we can save lives and prevent yet more grief in the coming year. Keep reading to take action.
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This Trans Day of Remembrance, join L4GG as we mourn for the dead and fight fiercely for the living by taking three critical actions 🧵
Together, we can save lives and prevent yet more grief in the coming year. Keep reading to take action.
Together, we can save lives and prevent yet more grief in the coming year. Keep reading to take action.
November 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Efforts are underway to erase us from history, re-pathologize our identities, and push us out of public life in an attempt to justify the surveillance and criminalization of our communities. But we will not stop fighting. Our very existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism.
Trump’s Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right, But Our Existence Challenges It
Trans existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism and exposes the fragility of authoritarian power.
truthout.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Efforts are underway to erase us from history, re-pathologize our identities, and push us out of public life in an attempt to justify the surveillance and criminalization of our communities. But we will not stop fighting. Our very existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism.
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Trump would really hate it if you sent this article to your friends at progressive foundations.
The Right Funds Its Media. Can Progressive Philanthropy Meet the Moment?
Rigorous, principled, independent journalism is an essential part of movement building.
truthout.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Trump would really hate it if you sent this article to your friends at progressive foundations.
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TOMORROW AT 3 PM ET: Join L4GG VP @sterlinghoward.bsky.social and ED @tracifeitlove.bsky.social as they discuss Sterling’s recent trip to Poland with The Carter Center, and the lessons shared by democracy defenders who’ve fought authoritarianism abroad.
Register: L4GG.org/Poland
Register: L4GG.org/Poland
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
TOMORROW AT 3 PM ET: Join L4GG VP @sterlinghoward.bsky.social and ED @tracifeitlove.bsky.social as they discuss Sterling’s recent trip to Poland with The Carter Center, and the lessons shared by democracy defenders who’ve fought authoritarianism abroad.
Register: L4GG.org/Poland
Register: L4GG.org/Poland