Rey Katz (they/them)
@reywrites.bsky.social
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Being an ally, whether you're LGBTQ+ yourself or not, is crucial to respecting and supporting us.
Here's how to be a good ally to trans people.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/how-to-be-a-...
Here's how to be a good ally to trans people.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/how-to-be-a-...
January 14, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Being an ally, whether you're LGBTQ+ yourself or not, is crucial to respecting and supporting us.
Here's how to be a good ally to trans people.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/how-to-be-a-...
Here's how to be a good ally to trans people.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/how-to-be-a-...
If you are dating someone and you are non-binary, "girlfriend" or "boyfriend" may or may not fit your gender identity.
Check out some gender-neutral words for dating and relationships: www.amplifyrespect.com/non-binary-r...
Check out some gender-neutral words for dating and relationships: www.amplifyrespect.com/non-binary-r...
January 4, 2026 at 6:41 PM
If you are dating someone and you are non-binary, "girlfriend" or "boyfriend" may or may not fit your gender identity.
Check out some gender-neutral words for dating and relationships: www.amplifyrespect.com/non-binary-r...
Check out some gender-neutral words for dating and relationships: www.amplifyrespect.com/non-binary-r...
For the third year in a row, let's dig into my favorite memoir, nonfiction, and novels.
Check out some interesting books and perhaps find an excellent holiday gift!
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/my-favorite-...
Check out some interesting books and perhaps find an excellent holiday gift!
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/my-favorite-...
December 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
For the third year in a row, let's dig into my favorite memoir, nonfiction, and novels.
Check out some interesting books and perhaps find an excellent holiday gift!
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/my-favorite-...
Check out some interesting books and perhaps find an excellent holiday gift!
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/my-favorite-...
An older lesbian asked me recently what 'cis' means, which inspired me to share an explanation of the meaning of cis or cisgender.
Cis is not an insult and not a slur, despite being banned on 'X'.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/whats-the-me...
Cis is not an insult and not a slur, despite being banned on 'X'.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/whats-the-me...
December 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
An older lesbian asked me recently what 'cis' means, which inspired me to share an explanation of the meaning of cis or cisgender.
Cis is not an insult and not a slur, despite being banned on 'X'.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/whats-the-me...
Cis is not an insult and not a slur, despite being banned on 'X'.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/whats-the-me...
Cocona, rapper in the XG pop group from Japan, just came out as transmasculine non-binary. So what do those identities mean, and what are good and bad ways to try to explain people's gender?
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/what-does-tr...
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/what-does-tr...
December 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Cocona, rapper in the XG pop group from Japan, just came out as transmasculine non-binary. So what do those identities mean, and what are good and bad ways to try to explain people's gender?
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/what-does-tr...
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/what-does-tr...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Someone just upgraded to a paid subscription for Amplify Respect! Thank you so much for your support, and welcome!
Why go paid: www.amplifyrespect.com/why-go-paid/
Why go paid: www.amplifyrespect.com/why-go-paid/
I'm so pleased to welcome Esther Lemmens, founder and host of the Fifty Shades of Gender podcast, to Amplify Respect today.
Multiple people recommended that I should talk to her, and I'm honored by the opportunity to share her insights and expertise.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/you-are-disc...
Multiple people recommended that I should talk to her, and I'm honored by the opportunity to share her insights and expertise.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/you-are-disc...
December 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I'm so pleased to welcome Esther Lemmens, founder and host of the Fifty Shades of Gender podcast, to Amplify Respect today.
Multiple people recommended that I should talk to her, and I'm honored by the opportunity to share her insights and expertise.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/you-are-disc...
Multiple people recommended that I should talk to her, and I'm honored by the opportunity to share her insights and expertise.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/you-are-disc...
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Ever wonder why the New York Times abandoned balance and impartiality to lead an old-fashioned newspaper crusade against trans equal rights?
In one of our most read stories for the year, @evanurquhart.bsky.social took readers behind the scenes at NYT.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
In one of our most read stories for the year, @evanurquhart.bsky.social took readers behind the scenes at NYT.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Bias at NYT: Trans Former Employee Speaks Out — Assigned
Billie Sweeney is a trans journalist who was an editor for the New York Times until last year. Here, she recalls her losing battle for the soul of the paper of record.
www.assignedmedia.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Ever wonder why the New York Times abandoned balance and impartiality to lead an old-fashioned newspaper crusade against trans equal rights?
In one of our most read stories for the year, @evanurquhart.bsky.social took readers behind the scenes at NYT.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
In one of our most read stories for the year, @evanurquhart.bsky.social took readers behind the scenes at NYT.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
If you're an entrepreneur or freelancer considering your healthcare options for next year, check out this guide that @lexroman.com and I researched: www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base...
If you want some ideas for how you can spend less money on healthcare next year, check this out!
If you want some ideas for how you can spend less money on healthcare next year, check this out!
What US-based entrepreneurs are doing for healthcare in 2026 besides just paying more money
If your health insurance is going up next year, here's some alternative paths you could consider as a solopreneur or small business owner
www.revenuerulebreaker.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
If you're an entrepreneur or freelancer considering your healthcare options for next year, check out this guide that @lexroman.com and I researched: www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base...
If you want some ideas for how you can spend less money on healthcare next year, check this out!
If you want some ideas for how you can spend less money on healthcare next year, check this out!
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We don’t know what’s happening with healthcare subsidies in the US, but "work harder and pay more" seems like a bad plan.
Rey Katz and I pulled together a range of options from individual underwriting to Association Health Plans
www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base... @reywrites.bsky.social
Rey Katz and I pulled together a range of options from individual underwriting to Association Health Plans
www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base... @reywrites.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We don’t know what’s happening with healthcare subsidies in the US, but "work harder and pay more" seems like a bad plan.
Rey Katz and I pulled together a range of options from individual underwriting to Association Health Plans
www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base... @reywrites.bsky.social
Rey Katz and I pulled together a range of options from individual underwriting to Association Health Plans
www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base... @reywrites.bsky.social
Reposted by Rey Katz (they/them)
Is your health insurance going up next year?
@reywrites.bsky.social and I researched your options and came up with some alternatives to consider and ways to lower your healthcare costs.
Now live on Revenue Rulebreaker
www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base...
@reywrites.bsky.social and I researched your options and came up with some alternatives to consider and ways to lower your healthcare costs.
Now live on Revenue Rulebreaker
www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base...
What US-based entrepreneurs are doing for healthcare in 2026 besides just paying more money
If your health insurance is going up next year, here's some alternative paths you could consider as a solopreneur or small business owner
www.revenuerulebreaker.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Is your health insurance going up next year?
@reywrites.bsky.social and I researched your options and came up with some alternatives to consider and ways to lower your healthcare costs.
Now live on Revenue Rulebreaker
www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base...
@reywrites.bsky.social and I researched your options and came up with some alternatives to consider and ways to lower your healthcare costs.
Now live on Revenue Rulebreaker
www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base...
Frustrated that gender-affirming care isn't covered under your health plan? We share options and resources for trans-inclusive healthcare in the United States.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/affordable-a...
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/affordable-a...
December 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Frustrated that gender-affirming care isn't covered under your health plan? We share options and resources for trans-inclusive healthcare in the United States.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/affordable-a...
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/affordable-a...
'Tis the season for ... accidental gay and trans bird representation. It's hilarious to watch people who don't know anything about birds design things.
www.amplifyrespect.com/lets-chuckle...
www.amplifyrespect.com/lets-chuckle...
Let's chuckle at gay male bird decorations
Have you ever seen a bird??
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November 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
'Tis the season for ... accidental gay and trans bird representation. It's hilarious to watch people who don't know anything about birds design things.
www.amplifyrespect.com/lets-chuckle...
www.amplifyrespect.com/lets-chuckle...
Real writing about trans experiences is more important than ever. Help us share advocacy and true facts to uplift and inform trans folks and allies.
www.amplifyrespect.com/you-support-...
www.amplifyrespect.com/you-support-...
November 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Real writing about trans experiences is more important than ever. Help us share advocacy and true facts to uplift and inform trans folks and allies.
www.amplifyrespect.com/you-support-...
www.amplifyrespect.com/you-support-...
Have you noticed this? If someone else misgenders a person, you are more likely to accidentally misgender them too.
Let me explain.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/oh-no-mimick...
Let me explain.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/oh-no-mimick...
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Have you noticed this? If someone else misgenders a person, you are more likely to accidentally misgender them too.
Let me explain.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/oh-no-mimick...
Let me explain.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/oh-no-mimick...
Being a supportive trans ally can be difficult, because if you're not trans, you may not realize what is helpful or not helpful.
I've collected a number of helpful and not helpful behaviors that I'd like to share with you.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/helpful-not-...
I've collected a number of helpful and not helpful behaviors that I'd like to share with you.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/helpful-not-...
November 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Being a supportive trans ally can be difficult, because if you're not trans, you may not realize what is helpful or not helpful.
I've collected a number of helpful and not helpful behaviors that I'd like to share with you.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/helpful-not-...
I've collected a number of helpful and not helpful behaviors that I'd like to share with you.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/helpful-not-...
I am so excited to share my conversation with Kari Ginsburg, coach and author of Hey Glitterbomb! A No-BS Guide to Being Too Much, Taking Up Space, and Loving the Legacy You Create.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/your-best-is...
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/your-best-is...
Your best is more than good enough
A conversation with Kari Ginsburg, author of Hey Glitterbomb! A No-BS Guide to Being Too Much, Taking Up Space, and Loving the Legacy You Create
www.amplifyrespect.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I am so excited to share my conversation with Kari Ginsburg, coach and author of Hey Glitterbomb! A No-BS Guide to Being Too Much, Taking Up Space, and Loving the Legacy You Create.
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/your-best-is...
Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/your-best-is...
"Your best is more than good enough."
Don't miss this!! Tomorrow, I am honored to publish this conversation with Kari Ginsburg, author of Hey Glitterbomb!
Kari's joy and enthusiasm shines as we talk about how to fight burnout.
Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox: www.amplifyrespect.com
Don't miss this!! Tomorrow, I am honored to publish this conversation with Kari Ginsburg, author of Hey Glitterbomb!
Kari's joy and enthusiasm shines as we talk about how to fight burnout.
Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox: www.amplifyrespect.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"Your best is more than good enough."
Don't miss this!! Tomorrow, I am honored to publish this conversation with Kari Ginsburg, author of Hey Glitterbomb!
Kari's joy and enthusiasm shines as we talk about how to fight burnout.
Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox: www.amplifyrespect.com
Don't miss this!! Tomorrow, I am honored to publish this conversation with Kari Ginsburg, author of Hey Glitterbomb!
Kari's joy and enthusiasm shines as we talk about how to fight burnout.
Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox: www.amplifyrespect.com
Reposted by Rey Katz (they/them)
As you might know, I'm currently suing the Utah Legislature over their refusal to issue me a press credential to cover the Capitol.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in September.
We just filed an appeal with the 10th Circuit in Denver.
Let's break down some of the key arguments 🧵
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in September.
We just filed an appeal with the 10th Circuit in Denver.
Let's break down some of the key arguments 🧵
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
As you might know, I'm currently suing the Utah Legislature over their refusal to issue me a press credential to cover the Capitol.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in September.
We just filed an appeal with the 10th Circuit in Denver.
Let's break down some of the key arguments 🧵
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in September.
We just filed an appeal with the 10th Circuit in Denver.
Let's break down some of the key arguments 🧵
Expert, respectful trans healthcare is so important!!
Help Point of Pride collect data to support joyful, hopeful healthcare initiatives for trans people.
Open to all trans and non-binary people age 18+ who live within the United States.
d2qjdd04.na1.hs-sales-engage.com/Ctc/UB+23284...
Help Point of Pride collect data to support joyful, hopeful healthcare initiatives for trans people.
Open to all trans and non-binary people age 18+ who live within the United States.
d2qjdd04.na1.hs-sales-engage.com/Ctc/UB+23284...
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Expert, respectful trans healthcare is so important!!
Help Point of Pride collect data to support joyful, hopeful healthcare initiatives for trans people.
Open to all trans and non-binary people age 18+ who live within the United States.
d2qjdd04.na1.hs-sales-engage.com/Ctc/UB+23284...
Help Point of Pride collect data to support joyful, hopeful healthcare initiatives for trans people.
Open to all trans and non-binary people age 18+ who live within the United States.
d2qjdd04.na1.hs-sales-engage.com/Ctc/UB+23284...
Reposted by Rey Katz (they/them)
NBC, The New York Times, and most importantly @hellgatenyc.com call the NYC mayoral race for Zohran Mamdani.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
NBC, The New York Times, and most importantly @hellgatenyc.com call the NYC mayoral race for Zohran Mamdani.
You deserve to eat, whether or not you have the cash to do so comfortably.
So let's review some options!
www.amplifyrespect.com/you-deserve-...
So let's review some options!
www.amplifyrespect.com/you-deserve-...
November 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
You deserve to eat, whether or not you have the cash to do so comfortably.
So let's review some options!
www.amplifyrespect.com/you-deserve-...
So let's review some options!
www.amplifyrespect.com/you-deserve-...
Reposted by Rey Katz (they/them)
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About The Flytrap
The Flytrap is bringing principled and diverse cultural criticism from a feminist perspective back to the internet.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The Flytrap is a worker-owned, community-focused feminist media group founded by journalists, writers, and artists. Our motto is "fuck the algorithm." Because fuck the algorithm.