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Or dial or text 988 general crisis line
November 20th is #TransDayOfRemembrance or #TDoR.
Today we honor the memory of our trans and gender nonconforming siblings whose lives were lost because of anti-transgender violence.
Today we honor the memory of our trans and gender nonconforming siblings whose lives were lost because of anti-transgender violence.
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM
"Catholic Bishops Rebuke U.S. ‘Mass Deportation’ of Immigrants," "U.S. Catholic bishops call for end to “dehumanizing rhetoric” on immigrants," "Judge orders release of hundreds arrested during Chicago immigration raids," and more must-read #immigration news.
Immigration Reform News November 13, 2025 - America's Voice
English El Periodico USA 3 Weekly Takeaways: Trump Doubling Down Despite Rebuke from American Majority, Including Latinos November 12, 2025 The New York Times Catholic Bishops Rebuke U.S. ‘Mass Deport...
americasvoice.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation, faced blowback after defending Tucker Carlson's interview with a white nationalist. He later apologized and said he erred out of ignorance, because he did not keep up with the news and had simply read an aide’s script.
In Explaining His Gaffe, Heritage Foundation Leader Pleads Ignorance
Kevin Roberts, under fire for defending Tucker Carlson’s interview with a white nationalist, said that he did not keep up with the news and that he had simply read an aide’s script.
nyti.ms
November 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
China’s latest crackdown targets same-sex romance stories popular among women, known as Danmei. Writers are arrested and stories deleted. Fans say a safe space for fantasy is disappearing.
As China cracks down on stories about men in love, female fans mourn the idealized romances
Fans of Danmei same-sex romance stories in China say the government is cracking down harder than ever on the popular genre.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members of the community face. 🏳️⚧️
November 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Apple Pulls China’s Top Two Gay Dating Apps After Government Order
https://www.them.us/story/china-gay-dating-apps-censorship-blued-finka
https://www.them.us/story/china-gay-dating-apps-censorship-blued-finka
Apple Pulls China’s Top Two Gay Dating Apps After Government Order
The removal of Blued and Finka marks another setback for China’s marginalized LGBTQ+ community.
www.them.us
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
At least 42 people are missing and presumed dead after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Libya last week, the U.N.’s migration agency said on Wednesday. https://to.pbs.org/4pcN6hf
At least 42 migrants presumed dead after boat capsizes off Libyan coast, UN says
At least 42 people are missing and presumed dead after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Libya last week, the U.N.'s migration agency said on Wednesday.
to.pbs.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
bsky.app/profile/rang... Food resources
Last week, we worked with local orgs to create a food resource map. This map covers a large area and we want to make sure it stays up to date. If there's a resource that's not listed, please let us know! You can find the map and add resources here:
How to get or give help during the SNAP shutdown across the Inland Northwest – RANGE Media
Our community is facing a food crisis. We created a comprehensive map of all the resources in our region, so you can find the nearest food pantries, community organizations and restaurants offering free food closest to you.
www.spokane.food
November 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
bsky.app/profile/rang... Food resources
The new report shows that both the ocean and land sinks are absorbing less and less of humanity’s carbon pollution.
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Set to Reach a New High This Year
Global emissions tied to fossil-fuel use are rising at a time when the planet’s natural carbon sinks are starting to absorb less CO2.
bloom.bg
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Attorneys who are alleging inhumane conditions at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in Broadview will be able to take photographs, talk to detainees and include a detention expert in an unusual tour of the suburban facility, which will unfold over four hours on Thursday.
Attorneys plan logistics for tour of ICE facility in Broadview; temporary restraining order to be extended
U.S. Magistrate Judge Laura McNally on Friday said she would order the site visit as part of the evidence production process in a class-action lawsuit.
trib.al
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
NEW: Gov. Gavin Newsom called out the DOJ’s plan to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey for what it is: voter intimidation.
“They do not believe in fair and free elections. Our republic, our democracy, is on the line,” he warned.
“They do not believe in fair and free elections. Our republic, our democracy, is on the line,” he warned.
‘This Is About Voter Intimidation’: Gavin Newsom Is Calling Out Trump’s Bid to Control Elections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Róisín Murphy Dropped from Music Festival, Slammed by Musicians After Anti-Trans Comments
https://www.them.us/story/roisin-murphy-trans-comments-back-in-town-festival
https://www.them.us/story/roisin-murphy-trans-comments-back-in-town-festival
October 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Last week, Equality Act sponsor Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) held the Senate floor for the third longest speech in Senate history.
@merkley.senate.gov’s defense of our fundamental freedoms, including for LGBTQ+ people, is the exact kind of leadership we need in this moment.
@merkley.senate.gov’s defense of our fundamental freedoms, including for LGBTQ+ people, is the exact kind of leadership we need in this moment.
Sen. Jeff Merkley warns 'tyranny has arrived' in marathon floor speech protesting Trump
The Oregon Democrat held the Senate floor for more than 22 hours .
www.nbcnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Trump pauses plan for military deployments in Bay Area. For now. Protests are continuing.
Read more:
www.indybay.org/newsitems/20...
Read more:
www.indybay.org/newsitems/20...
October 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Action at SF Embarcadero Demands ICE Out of Bay Area
Action at SF Embarcadero Demands ICE Out of Bay Area
ICE comes to Coast Guard base in Alameda and is met by protests and large protest in SF. Lawless Trump regime vandals destroys East Wing of White House in ongoing attack on Republic. Trump pauses plan for military deployments in Bay Area. For now. Protests are contining
www.indybay.org
October 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Threatening to arrest governors for seditious conspiracy. Getting dark fast.
October 25, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Here’s what’s at stake in the shutdown:
If Republicans get their way, 50,000 Americans will die unnecessarily every year.
15 million will lose their health care.
20 million will see their premiums double.
All so they can give a trillion dollar tax break to the 1%.
If Republicans get their way, 50,000 Americans will die unnecessarily every year.
15 million will lose their health care.
20 million will see their premiums double.
All so they can give a trillion dollar tax break to the 1%.
October 23, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Over the past five months we've met with more than a dozen pregnant people in ICE detention, some of whom have been detained and shackled without access to medical care.
We're calling for an immediate investigation.
We're calling for an immediate investigation.
Immigrant rights group calls for removing pregnant women from detention
The American Civil Liberties Union is alleging that pregnant detainees being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Louisiana and Georgia are being mistreated and receiving inadequate care.
apnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Science keeps proving what Trans+ people have always known: hormone therapy works - it reshapes bodies and saves lives
Labour and Wes Streeting aren’t following science; they’re waging an ideological war.
Their crusade against Trans+ healthcare is cruel, reckless, and dangerous
Labour and Wes Streeting aren’t following science; they’re waging an ideological war.
Their crusade against Trans+ healthcare is cruel, reckless, and dangerous
"New research finds an unexpected shift in heart biomarker to the affirmed gender, challenging long-held assumptions." www.medicalrepublic.com.au/g...
October 23, 2025 at 4:42 AM
We’re having a costume encouraged 🎃Halloween Resource & Resilience Center on Oct. 30th from 11AM-5PM at 20 Oak Street! We have a ton of free offerings including lunch, chair massages, Tarot readings, multiple hair stylists/barbers, D&D & more. Learn more: buff.ly/H43bJhH
October 23, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Church of England Priests Vow to Keep Blessing Same-Sex Weddings Despite New Rule
https://www.them.us/story/church-of-england-bishops-same-sex-marriages-unions-blessing
https://www.them.us/story/church-of-england-bishops-same-sex-marriages-unions-blessing
October 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
October 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Sylvester Stallone’s wife sparks backlash for remarks about trans kids in Hollywood
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/21/sylvester-stallones-wife-sparks-backlash-for-remarks-about-trans-kids-in-hollywood/?utm_content=1761171601&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/21/sylvester-stallones-wife-sparks-backlash-for-remarks-about-trans-kids-in-hollywood/?utm_content=1761171601&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Sylvester Stallone’s wife has bizarre theory on trans kids in Hollywood
Jennifer Flavin Stallone, the wife of actor Sylvester Stallone, has shared thoughts on why some Hollywood parents have transgender children.
www.thepinknews.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Doesn’t matter, he won’t do it
Pentagon boss Pete Hegseth’s “War on Woke” has been dealt a blow after a federal judge ordered his department to restock military school libraries with banned books about equality and diversity.
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM