Jen Whalen
@jenwhalen.bsky.social
knock-off instructional designer. physics teacher. semi-annual professional baker. blue in a red state. mostly I lurk. she/her.
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Trans people have long warned that most of the victims of anti-trans laws and policies would be cis women and girls who don't have the "right look."
Walmart called the police on a cis-woman using the women's bathroom.
Even after proving she's a woman, "one deputy continued to question her appearance, insisting she 'looked like a man.'"
😡 😡 😡
Even after proving she's a woman, "one deputy continued to question her appearance, insisting she 'looked like a man.'"
😡 😡 😡
Cis woman confronted by police officers in Arizona Walmart restroom for looking too masculine speaks out (exclusive)
“The only men in the women’s restroom were the cops,” Kalaya Morton said.
www.advocate.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Trans people have long warned that most of the victims of anti-trans laws and policies would be cis women and girls who don't have the "right look."
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Missouri Republicans will stop at absolutely nothing to overturn the will of the voters. Missourians passed Amendment 3, we were crystal clear, the government is not welcome in our healthcare decisions.
Ready to fight back? Follow @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social and @abortionaction.bsky.social. #moleg
Ready to fight back? Follow @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social and @abortionaction.bsky.social. #moleg
Attorney General Andrew Bailey looks to block medication abortions in Missouri
On Wednesday, he announced plans to issue a cease and desist order, arguing that the organization is violating state law— despite a February court ruling that allowed medication abortions to resume.
spectrumlocalnews.com
March 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Missouri Republicans will stop at absolutely nothing to overturn the will of the voters. Missourians passed Amendment 3, we were crystal clear, the government is not welcome in our healthcare decisions.
Ready to fight back? Follow @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social and @abortionaction.bsky.social. #moleg
Ready to fight back? Follow @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social and @abortionaction.bsky.social. #moleg
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Rep Zephyr’s speech flips 13 GOPs, trans bills die in Montana
Trans people have been scapegoated so effectively (among older people) that we're flooded with models of how to hate.
But when people hear the love behind why we stand up for each other, we win.
Bravo, @zoandbehold.bsky.social!
Trans people have been scapegoated so effectively (among older people) that we're flooded with models of how to hate.
But when people hear the love behind why we stand up for each other, we win.
Bravo, @zoandbehold.bsky.social!
Rep Zephyr’s speech flips 13 Republicans, trans bills die in Montana
YouTube video by Erin In The Morning
www.youtube.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Rep Zephyr’s speech flips 13 GOPs, trans bills die in Montana
Trans people have been scapegoated so effectively (among older people) that we're flooded with models of how to hate.
But when people hear the love behind why we stand up for each other, we win.
Bravo, @zoandbehold.bsky.social!
Trans people have been scapegoated so effectively (among older people) that we're flooded with models of how to hate.
But when people hear the love behind why we stand up for each other, we win.
Bravo, @zoandbehold.bsky.social!
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The public comment period for changing passports to misgender trans people is open. Please take a moment to let them know that you do not support that change.
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for a U.S. Passport
The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on these collections from all interested individuals and organizations....
www.federalregister.gov
February 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The public comment period for changing passports to misgender trans people is open. Please take a moment to let them know that you do not support that change.
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Let's protect marriage equality in Missouri! Check out our initiative petitions and sign up to volunteer at linktr.ee/mo4lgbtq
February 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Let's protect marriage equality in Missouri! Check out our initiative petitions and sign up to volunteer at linktr.ee/mo4lgbtq
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Let's expand Missouri's nondiscrimination laws! Check out our initiative petitions and sign up to volunteer at linktr.ee/mo4lgbtq
February 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Let's expand Missouri's nondiscrimination laws! Check out our initiative petitions and sign up to volunteer at linktr.ee/mo4lgbtq
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It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
February 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
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If MAGA voters thought the price of eggs was high, just wait until they are buying tire rims and driving 100 miles for healthcare and paying school tuition after the public schools close.
It is expensive to live under an oligarchy. open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
It is expensive to live under an oligarchy. open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
Cheap Eggs and Private School Tuition
Oligarchy is expensive...
open.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM
If MAGA voters thought the price of eggs was high, just wait until they are buying tire rims and driving 100 miles for healthcare and paying school tuition after the public schools close.
It is expensive to live under an oligarchy. open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
It is expensive to live under an oligarchy. open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single icebox in possession of some plums must be in want of a thief
February 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single icebox in possession of some plums must be in want of a thief
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alright let's do this: call-your-reps scripts for people whose reps dgaf
Introducing Red State Scripts, Vol. 1
The fascists will fash, but I can’t let them believe they’re doing it with my implied consent.
homewiththearmadillo.blog
February 11, 2025 at 5:11 AM
alright let's do this: call-your-reps scripts for people whose reps dgaf
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If you live in:
● Alaska
● Alabama
● Arkansas
● Florida
● Georgia
● Indiana
● Iowa
● Kansas
● Louisiana
● Missouri
● Montana
● Nebraska
● South Carolina
● South Dakota
● Texas
● Utah
● West Virginia
You should be SCREAMING at your state's Attorney General to drop the case.
dredf.org/protect-504/
● Alaska
● Alabama
● Arkansas
● Florida
● Georgia
● Indiana
● Iowa
● Kansas
● Louisiana
● Missouri
● Montana
● Nebraska
● South Carolina
● South Dakota
● Texas
● Utah
● West Virginia
You should be SCREAMING at your state's Attorney General to drop the case.
dredf.org/protect-504/
February 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
If you live in:
● Alaska
● Alabama
● Arkansas
● Florida
● Georgia
● Indiana
● Iowa
● Kansas
● Louisiana
● Missouri
● Montana
● Nebraska
● South Carolina
● South Dakota
● Texas
● Utah
● West Virginia
You should be SCREAMING at your state's Attorney General to drop the case.
dredf.org/protect-504/
● Alaska
● Alabama
● Arkansas
● Florida
● Georgia
● Indiana
● Iowa
● Kansas
● Louisiana
● Missouri
● Montana
● Nebraska
● South Carolina
● South Dakota
● Texas
● Utah
● West Virginia
You should be SCREAMING at your state's Attorney General to drop the case.
dredf.org/protect-504/
I guess we (broadly speaking) grade on vibes?
Iowa House File 150, introduced by Republican Brooke Boden, would prohibit "school districts from using standards-based grading in grades six through twelve."
I'm so tired.
www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/...
I'm so tired.
www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/...
February 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I guess we (broadly speaking) grade on vibes?
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I don’t have a fancy lesson I delivered about the #SuperBowlHalftimeShow Before I showed it, I instructed my students to write down three words and document when they noticed them:
•imagery
•symbolism
•message
We watched once all the way through, then we broke down where my students noted. +
•imagery
•symbolism
•message
We watched once all the way through, then we broke down where my students noted. +
February 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I don’t have a fancy lesson I delivered about the #SuperBowlHalftimeShow Before I showed it, I instructed my students to write down three words and document when they noticed them:
•imagery
•symbolism
•message
We watched once all the way through, then we broke down where my students noted. +
•imagery
•symbolism
•message
We watched once all the way through, then we broke down where my students noted. +
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Do you live in a US State, District, or Territory? Get specific with these “NSF in your state” sheets. Here’s an example from Kansas. new.nsf.gov/about/fact-s...
February 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Do you live in a US State, District, or Territory? Get specific with these “NSF in your state” sheets. Here’s an example from Kansas. new.nsf.gov/about/fact-s...
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Some folks have asked, given recent news, “how do I show my friends/family the impact of NSF?” We have some easy Fact Sheets for you! Here’s a brief thread about this website: new.nsf.gov/about/fact-s... which hosts a ton of useful one-pagers.
February 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Some folks have asked, given recent news, “how do I show my friends/family the impact of NSF?” We have some easy Fact Sheets for you! Here’s a brief thread about this website: new.nsf.gov/about/fact-s... which hosts a ton of useful one-pagers.
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Fuck it. Trans folks need MATERIAL SUPPORT.
@distributeaid.org is launching an HRT Harm Reduction Toolkit that provides 1 year of medical supplies needed to take injection-based HRT. We were planning to go live in January, but I'm not waiting.
Fund the kits here: distributeaid.org/hrt-harm-red...
@distributeaid.org is launching an HRT Harm Reduction Toolkit that provides 1 year of medical supplies needed to take injection-based HRT. We were planning to go live in January, but I'm not waiting.
Fund the kits here: distributeaid.org/hrt-harm-red...
December 14, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Fuck it. Trans folks need MATERIAL SUPPORT.
@distributeaid.org is launching an HRT Harm Reduction Toolkit that provides 1 year of medical supplies needed to take injection-based HRT. We were planning to go live in January, but I'm not waiting.
Fund the kits here: distributeaid.org/hrt-harm-red...
@distributeaid.org is launching an HRT Harm Reduction Toolkit that provides 1 year of medical supplies needed to take injection-based HRT. We were planning to go live in January, but I'm not waiting.
Fund the kits here: distributeaid.org/hrt-harm-red...
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Over 400 people are registered to learn bystander intervention with me on Nov 26 @ 11am EST!
It's only 1 hour and cameras/mics are muted, so you're never on the spot. You'll leave with 5 concrete tools to safely intervene!
Register now :
It's only 1 hour and cameras/mics are muted, so you're never on the spot. You'll leave with 5 concrete tools to safely intervene!
Register now :
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Stand up against street harassment!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
It starts by taking action right now. Join us for a one-hour, interactive, virtual training to learn how to intervene when you see harassment happening. We’ll talk about what harassment looks like — f...
zoom.us
November 17, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Over 400 people are registered to learn bystander intervention with me on Nov 26 @ 11am EST!
It's only 1 hour and cameras/mics are muted, so you're never on the spot. You'll leave with 5 concrete tools to safely intervene!
Register now :
It's only 1 hour and cameras/mics are muted, so you're never on the spot. You'll leave with 5 concrete tools to safely intervene!
Register now :
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November 20, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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We live in a country where learning our actual history is a political fight. We are not okay.
November 20, 2024 at 2:55 PM
We live in a country where learning our actual history is a political fight. We are not okay.
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November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance.
TDOR was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender woman, in 1999 to honour the life of Rita Hester, a black trans woman who was murdered in 1998.
Protect your trans friends and family, speak up for them, and listen to them.
TDOR was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender woman, in 1999 to honour the life of Rita Hester, a black trans woman who was murdered in 1998.
Protect your trans friends and family, speak up for them, and listen to them.
November 20, 2024 at 9:54 AM
November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance.
TDOR was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender woman, in 1999 to honour the life of Rita Hester, a black trans woman who was murdered in 1998.
Protect your trans friends and family, speak up for them, and listen to them.
TDOR was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender woman, in 1999 to honour the life of Rita Hester, a black trans woman who was murdered in 1998.
Protect your trans friends and family, speak up for them, and listen to them.
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#awf #awayforward
All my friends who are looking for a way forward, can you write a post with these tags? That might help us make a starter pack.
All my friends who are looking for a way forward, can you write a post with these tags? That might help us make a starter pack.
November 15, 2024 at 3:05 AM
#awf #awayforward
All my friends who are looking for a way forward, can you write a post with these tags? That might help us make a starter pack.
All my friends who are looking for a way forward, can you write a post with these tags? That might help us make a starter pack.
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If you see a lot of folks replying to posts with a 📌 emoji it’s because they’re using this feed. It’s essentially a bookmark! Reply with the emoji and it pulls the post into your own private feed and saves it there for you!
Here:
Here:
November 10, 2024 at 3:01 AM
If you see a lot of folks replying to posts with a 📌 emoji it’s because they’re using this feed. It’s essentially a bookmark! Reply with the emoji and it pulls the post into your own private feed and saves it there for you!
Here:
Here: