I’m extremely proud that on this #VeteransDay, our legislation that repeals “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” provisions that discriminated against #LGBTQ veterans was signed into law by ! 🇺🇸🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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I hope people are watching closely what is has been happening in Florida since the spring. The anti-trans playbook is clear and you’ll be kidding yourself if you think this is only state that will do this.
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Florida board of medicine is cutting off comment early.
They tell the crowd “you can have our email.”
The crowd has exploded.
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Please stop by if you can to show solidarity for #DragStoryhour in Jackson Heights. We've had protesters ruin events and vandalize the office of our Councilmember. Thank you to supporters
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Show solidarity for #DragStoryHour & stand together! Stop the hate & spread love & inclusivity #DQSH promotes each day! #LGBTQ face hate in #Queens & @LGBTNetworkNY is proud to stand with @voteshekar @QPLNYC @CatalinaCruzNY @votejgr @jessicaramos as we make #Queens safer for all!
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Excited to see this news coming out of Nebraska twitter.com/aecipriano/sta
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BREAKING: District court judge refuses to block implementation of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” law, which effectively silences & erases #LGBTQ+ youth & families. We'll continue to work to ensure ALL LGBTQ+ voices are heard. Read our full statement ➡️ bit.ly/3F2wrZP
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It went from "we're just concerned about women's sports" to "we want to ban all drag shows" in less than a year. Depending on the wording of the legislation, it could effectively criminalize being trans and/or gender non-conforming in public.
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Here’s last night’s story about transgender rights and, of course, what John has in common with a bearded dragon:
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Tomorrow! Honored to be joining the second panel at the 2022 Family Law Conference--Justice for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
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Tomorrow is #NationalComingOutDay and yet it seems one Suffolk County School District will be meeting to consider REMOVING pride flags from classrooms.
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“The Lavender Scare.”
This largely overlooked 1950’s executive order was based on the unfounded fear that LGBTQ service members posed a threat to national security because they were vulnerable to blackmail and considered to have weak moral characters.
#LGBTQHistoryMonth 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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On the holiest day of the Jewish year, swastikas were found on newspaper racks distributing Jewish publications in Queens.
I have directed ’s Hate Crimes Task Force to offer assistance in the investigation of this vile crime. Antisemitic hate has no place in New York.
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Today is the LAST DAY to have your voice heard! When we had to fight hateful anti-#trans changes to #healthcare laws under Trump, 20,000 of you stepped up. We can now overturn those policies and #ProtectTransHealth! Will you help us reach 20,000 again? protecttranshealth.org
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I spoke with Rolling Stone about how the attacks on gender affirming care are disrupting care for trans people. This is disrupting trans people's lives and sense of safety as well as access to healthcare.
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still bisexual no matter who I'm dating and still nonbinary no matter what I'm wearing
#BiVisibilityDay2022
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Bisexual activists cautiously excited after White House meeting
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Happy 35th birthday to our free, weekly walk-in legal clinic! Thank you to for providing us with such a welcoming space to meet with clients. If you would like to help support our next 35 years of legal services, please donate at
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Today we’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month! #NCLR will be celebrating ALL month long by spotlighting queer Latinx artists, leaders, activists, and organizations doing important work for their communities. Stay tuned- we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Plans for bisexual awareness week? Join us 9/21 to mix and mingle with our bi+ colleagues.
lgbtbarny.org/events/bi-bati
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Student loan servicers 𝒅𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 to people.
For Biden's student debt cancellation plan to be successful, there needs to be a way to hold servicers accountable. #DeliveringStudentDebtRelief
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A professor's Safe Space sticker might have saved Brandon's life. And yet, Florida schools are being asked to remove them. This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we have a message for states like Florida: Keep the stickers. Save a life.
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Hey everyone! If you have ever asked "what can I do to help trans rights," I have something.
Biden's title IX change protecting trans people in schools is open comment for 4 more days!
It is FLOODED by TERF comments.
GO MAKE A COMMENT IN SUPPORT!
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Shain Filcher speaks with Jac Quiles, Senior Program Associate with the Reshaping Prosecution Program at the Vera Institute of Justice, about safety in the LGBTQ+ community both in and outside of the criminal legal system. Listen at apple.co/3Pbwxji
This is a MASSIVE win for #LGBTQ youth out of WA! This ruling will go a long way in protecting the health & well-being of those youth by protecting them from the dangerous & discredited practice of conversion therapy.
Full #NCLR + statement shortly. #BornPerfect
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Breaking! The Ninth Circuit upheld Washington’s law protecting minors from the deadly practice of conversion therapy. States can prevent licensee therapists from subjecting children to this harmful & discredited “treatment.” twitter.com/KorematsuCtr/s…
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A private university in New York City has asked the Supreme Court to reverse a New York judge’s decision earlier this summer requiring it to officially recognize an LGBTQ student group.
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The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to making data-informed policy decisions that advance equity for the LGBTQI+ community. We’d like to hear from YOU to inform the Federal Evidence Agenda on LGBTQI+ Equity. Respond to any of the Qs below by 10/3: federalregister.gov/d/2022-18219/
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Monkeypox vaccines are available! Click here to view eligibility and to schedule an appointment: trilliumhealth.org/healthcare/mon
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Under the #AffordableCareAct, denying medical care to a #transgender person is illegal. But many #trans people are still being discriminated against. It’s time to #ProtectTransHealth. Take action: protecttranshealth.org
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NYTAG is currently seeking new Board Members to join and diversify our Board! Please email your resume and cover letter to: administration@nytag.org if you are interested!
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Feels like fall is just around the corner...
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Attacks on providers of health care to transgender adolescents are escalating. We can expect, too, to see a range of new bills coming in January, criminalizing standard of care medicine for transgender adolescents and possibly adults.
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Who has the right to family? Lambda Legal is arguing several cases where child welfare agencies are discriminating against LGBTQ+ folks. Listen to this week's #MakingTheCase to learn more about Lambda Legal’s many overlapping cases in this space 🎙️ apple.co/3myMHHF
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Check out this month's Law Notes for more information about these cases, and how to comment to #ProtectTransHealth
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Shain Filcher and Prof. Art Leonard discuss cases from our August LGBT Law Notes issue, including proposed Health and Human Services anti-discrimination regulations and the fight to ban so-called conversion therapy. Listen at apple.co/3Pbwxji
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Transgender New Yorkers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
With the legislation I signed today, will study the economic obstacles facing transgender people – helping us to take action to eliminate disparities once and for all.
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🚨🚨🚨 The Florida Dept. of Health is pushing a ban of gender affirming care for anyone <18 through the Florida medical board this Friday. They drafted a standards of care filled with outdated junk science. This is being pushed directly by DeSantis.
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Governor Hochul just declared a state of emergency for monkeypox in NY. Text MONKEYPOX to 81336 to keep up with the latest updates on how to protect yourself and your community.
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I am declaring a State Disaster Emergency to strengthen our ongoing efforts to confront the monkeypox outbreak.
This Executive Order enables us to respond more swiftly, and allows health care professionals to take additional steps that will help get more New Yorkers vaccinated.
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My latest piece for Slate. The interstate extradition of people charged with abortion care related conduct poses a significant problem for states seeking to protect access to abortion for their citizens.
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