#protecttransyouth — Public Fediverse posts
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Witnesses to the scene of Areej macing Canyon say Canyon NEVER fought back at all.
Even Areej makes NO claims at all of Canyon starting or at anytime engaging in physically fighting Areej or even threatening to do so.
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CW: CW: Queerphobia/vent
I find it quite saddening that there is this notion that minors and adults can't coexist. If someone is friends with a minor, that is viewed as suspicious. The person hasn't done anything wrong, but they are perceived negatively. It's worse for queer people, especially when it comes to being transgender.
For example, bottom/top surgery is viewed as "sexual" and "inappropriate for minors" by some. But none of this is inherently sexual. Of course, I am a sexual being, but that doesn't make my entire existence inherently sexual. I don't want to be seen as a freak or a sex pest simply for interacting with minors in queer spaces. Heck, parts of disability are also sexual.
I think there is a very fine line between exploitation and a simple conversation about what has or hasn't worked for you. By no means am I saying adults should be forced to share their life experiences with minors, but I also don't think we should have to live in fear of what mainstream society thinks of us.
We should also be making this a conversation about how we can help protect trans youth. They need just as much support as adults, if not more!
#trans #transgender #queer #LGBTQ #ProtectTransYouth #Transphobia #Queerphobia #Rant #Vent
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Why it matters:
Stopping school funding to score culture-war wins hurts students and teachers while forcing districts to choose between legal compliance and political theater. This isn’t principled oversight — it’s a power play that could trigger costly lawsuits and chaos in the classroom. -
RE: https://cultofshiv.wtf/@EmandEmz/115904594404397807
Hey folks
We're so very limited in our reach and ability to help, but we know we're mutuals with a few larger account folks, as well as folks who are active on more platforms than us, so if there's anything at all you can do to signal boost this for our friend Emma and her family, we'll be more grateful than we can put into words :PleadingFaceWithRedHearts:
We first met Emma back on Twitter in the pre-Musk takeover days.
She has not only been actively supporting and caring for her kids, above and beyond her own health and wellbeing, but she's ensured that her daughter Emily -- who came out as trans young -- never had to go through the wrong puberty, and she's fought as hard as possible to fight not just for Emily's rights, but for those of all trans+ youth and adults :TransHeart:
If you cannot afford to donate, she'll absolutely understand. All we'd ask is that you give this post a boost, quote boost her post like us, or post this elsewhere, with as many relevant hashtags as you can think of 🫶
#trans #transgender #TransKidsDeserveToThrive #TransYouthDeserveToGrowUp #ProtectTransYouth #ProtectTransKids #LGBTQ+ #LGBTQIA+ #MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #fundraiser #fundraising #solidarity #community #CommunitySupport #BoostsWelcome #CapitalismSucks #LateStageCapitalismSucks #fediverse
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I loved being able to talk about that on the airwaves while playing #DavidBowie's song #RebelRebel! I hope more #GBLTQ and #TransKids know that they aren't alone, and DESERVE LOVE AND SUPPORT!!!
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Petition to restrict #trans students from sports, bathrooms collects signatures at polling places
Maine Public | By Esta Pratt-Kielley
Published November 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM"A #conservative group that wants to restrict #transgender students' access to sports and school bathrooms is circulating a petition at polling places in Maine today. If they collect enough signatures, the measure could be on next year's ballot [unfortunately, they got enough signatures].
"The proposed referendum would require students to play on sports teams and use locker rooms and bathrooms that correspond with their biological sex at birth.
"The group #ProtectGirlsSports will need about 68,000 signatures by February to make it on to Maine’s 2026 ballot.
"It is the latest attempt to change Maine’s law, after several bills introduced last legislative session failed to amend the #MaineHumanRightsAct and ban transgender students from participating in sports teams aligned with their gender identities.
" 'Maine's Democrat legislature and governor has refused to comply with Title IX and has forced the hand of Mainers to take upon the task,' said Kristina Parker, the communications director of the Maine Republican Party.
"Parker said the #MaineGOP supports the citizen initiative.
" 'Many claim that only a handful of trans athletes doesn't matter, however there are thousands of female athletes who desire equal and uniform standards. It affects all of us. We want everyone to be safe and be able to play a fair game,' Parker said.
"Maine has faced ongoing pressure by the #Trump administration to comply with the president's executive order banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams. Earlier this year, the Trump administration accused Maine of violating anti-discrimination law and the state is involved in an ongoing lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged Title IX violations.
"#EqualityMaine Executive Director #GiaDrew said this initiative is another example of a national political agenda that is using kids.
" 'This initiative seeks to legalize discrimination against transgender students, a protected class here in Maine, who play sports and prevents trans students access to bathrooms and locker room facilities that best match their #GenderIdentity,' Drew said. "It would overturn decades of settled Maine law — law that has been tested in both the courts, including the Maine Supreme Court, and in the legislature on numerous occasions.'
"EqualityMaine is encouraging voters not to sign the petition.
" 'There are significant challenges to ensuring our public schools are funded and prepare young people to become productive adults in a wonderfully diverse global world, but singling out a marginalized group of children is beyond reproach and not part of the solution,' Drew said. 'In fact doing so makes schools less welcoming and safe for all kids.'
"At least six school districts in Maine have banned trans students from girls sports and locker rooms in defiance of the Maine Human Rights Act."
#MainePol #ProtectTransYouth #CalvaryChapel
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Petition to restrict #trans students from sports, bathrooms collects signatures at polling places
Maine Public | By Esta Pratt-Kielley
Published November 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM"A #conservative group that wants to restrict #transgender students' access to sports and school bathrooms is circulating a petition at polling places in Maine today. If they collect enough signatures, the measure could be on next year's ballot [unfortunately, they got enough signatures].
"The proposed referendum would require students to play on sports teams and use locker rooms and bathrooms that correspond with their biological sex at birth.
"The group #ProtectGirlsSports will need about 68,000 signatures by February to make it on to Maine’s 2026 ballot.
"It is the latest attempt to change Maine’s law, after several bills introduced last legislative session failed to amend the #MaineHumanRightsAct and ban transgender students from participating in sports teams aligned with their gender identities.
" 'Maine's Democrat legislature and governor has refused to comply with Title IX and has forced the hand of Mainers to take upon the task,' said Kristina Parker, the communications director of the Maine Republican Party.
"Parker said the #MaineGOP supports the citizen initiative.
" 'Many claim that only a handful of trans athletes doesn't matter, however there are thousands of female athletes who desire equal and uniform standards. It affects all of us. We want everyone to be safe and be able to play a fair game,' Parker said.
"Maine has faced ongoing pressure by the #Trump administration to comply with the president's executive order banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams. Earlier this year, the Trump administration accused Maine of violating anti-discrimination law and the state is involved in an ongoing lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged Title IX violations.
"#EqualityMaine Executive Director #GiaDrew said this initiative is another example of a national political agenda that is using kids.
" 'This initiative seeks to legalize discrimination against transgender students, a protected class here in Maine, who play sports and prevents trans students access to bathrooms and locker room facilities that best match their #GenderIdentity,' Drew said. "It would overturn decades of settled Maine law — law that has been tested in both the courts, including the Maine Supreme Court, and in the legislature on numerous occasions.'
"EqualityMaine is encouraging voters not to sign the petition.
" 'There are significant challenges to ensuring our public schools are funded and prepare young people to become productive adults in a wonderfully diverse global world, but singling out a marginalized group of children is beyond reproach and not part of the solution,' Drew said. 'In fact doing so makes schools less welcoming and safe for all kids.'
"At least six school districts in Maine have banned trans students from girls sports and locker rooms in defiance of the Maine Human Rights Act."
#MainePol #ProtectTransYouth #CalvaryChapel
#TransRightsAreHumanRights -
Petition to restrict #trans students from sports, bathrooms collects signatures at polling places
Maine Public | By Esta Pratt-Kielley
Published November 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM"A #conservative group that wants to restrict #transgender students' access to sports and school bathrooms is circulating a petition at polling places in Maine today. If they collect enough signatures, the measure could be on next year's ballot [unfortunately, they got enough signatures].
"The proposed referendum would require students to play on sports teams and use locker rooms and bathrooms that correspond with their biological sex at birth.
"The group #ProtectGirlsSports will need about 68,000 signatures by February to make it on to Maine’s 2026 ballot.
"It is the latest attempt to change Maine’s law, after several bills introduced last legislative session failed to amend the #MaineHumanRightsAct and ban transgender students from participating in sports teams aligned with their gender identities.
" 'Maine's Democrat legislature and governor has refused to comply with Title IX and has forced the hand of Mainers to take upon the task,' said Kristina Parker, the communications director of the Maine Republican Party.
"Parker said the #MaineGOP supports the citizen initiative.
" 'Many claim that only a handful of trans athletes doesn't matter, however there are thousands of female athletes who desire equal and uniform standards. It affects all of us. We want everyone to be safe and be able to play a fair game,' Parker said.
"Maine has faced ongoing pressure by the #Trump administration to comply with the president's executive order banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams. Earlier this year, the Trump administration accused Maine of violating anti-discrimination law and the state is involved in an ongoing lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged Title IX violations.
"#EqualityMaine Executive Director #GiaDrew said this initiative is another example of a national political agenda that is using kids.
" 'This initiative seeks to legalize discrimination against transgender students, a protected class here in Maine, who play sports and prevents trans students access to bathrooms and locker room facilities that best match their #GenderIdentity,' Drew said. "It would overturn decades of settled Maine law — law that has been tested in both the courts, including the Maine Supreme Court, and in the legislature on numerous occasions.'
"EqualityMaine is encouraging voters not to sign the petition.
" 'There are significant challenges to ensuring our public schools are funded and prepare young people to become productive adults in a wonderfully diverse global world, but singling out a marginalized group of children is beyond reproach and not part of the solution,' Drew said. 'In fact doing so makes schools less welcoming and safe for all kids.'
"At least six school districts in Maine have banned trans students from girls sports and locker rooms in defiance of the Maine Human Rights Act."
#MainePol #ProtectTransYouth #CalvaryChapel
#TransRightsAreHumanRights -
Petition to restrict #trans students from sports, bathrooms collects signatures at polling places
Maine Public | By Esta Pratt-Kielley
Published November 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM"A #conservative group that wants to restrict #transgender students' access to sports and school bathrooms is circulating a petition at polling places in Maine today. If they collect enough signatures, the measure could be on next year's ballot [unfortunately, they got enough signatures].
"The proposed referendum would require students to play on sports teams and use locker rooms and bathrooms that correspond with their biological sex at birth.
"The group #ProtectGirlsSports will need about 68,000 signatures by February to make it on to Maine’s 2026 ballot.
"It is the latest attempt to change Maine’s law, after several bills introduced last legislative session failed to amend the #MaineHumanRightsAct and ban transgender students from participating in sports teams aligned with their gender identities.
" 'Maine's Democrat legislature and governor has refused to comply with Title IX and has forced the hand of Mainers to take upon the task,' said Kristina Parker, the communications director of the Maine Republican Party.
"Parker said the #MaineGOP supports the citizen initiative.
" 'Many claim that only a handful of trans athletes doesn't matter, however there are thousands of female athletes who desire equal and uniform standards. It affects all of us. We want everyone to be safe and be able to play a fair game,' Parker said.
"Maine has faced ongoing pressure by the #Trump administration to comply with the president's executive order banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams. Earlier this year, the Trump administration accused Maine of violating anti-discrimination law and the state is involved in an ongoing lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged Title IX violations.
"#EqualityMaine Executive Director #GiaDrew said this initiative is another example of a national political agenda that is using kids.
" 'This initiative seeks to legalize discrimination against transgender students, a protected class here in Maine, who play sports and prevents trans students access to bathrooms and locker room facilities that best match their #GenderIdentity,' Drew said. "It would overturn decades of settled Maine law — law that has been tested in both the courts, including the Maine Supreme Court, and in the legislature on numerous occasions.'
"EqualityMaine is encouraging voters not to sign the petition.
" 'There are significant challenges to ensuring our public schools are funded and prepare young people to become productive adults in a wonderfully diverse global world, but singling out a marginalized group of children is beyond reproach and not part of the solution,' Drew said. 'In fact doing so makes schools less welcoming and safe for all kids.'
"At least six school districts in Maine have banned trans students from girls sports and locker rooms in defiance of the Maine Human Rights Act."
#MainePol #ProtectTransYouth #CalvaryChapel
#TransRightsAreHumanRights -
Petition to restrict #trans students from sports, bathrooms collects signatures at polling places
Maine Public | By Esta Pratt-Kielley
Published November 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM"A #conservative group that wants to restrict #transgender students' access to sports and school bathrooms is circulating a petition at polling places in Maine today. If they collect enough signatures, the measure could be on next year's ballot [unfortunately, they got enough signatures].
"The proposed referendum would require students to play on sports teams and use locker rooms and bathrooms that correspond with their biological sex at birth.
"The group #ProtectGirlsSports will need about 68,000 signatures by February to make it on to Maine’s 2026 ballot.
"It is the latest attempt to change Maine’s law, after several bills introduced last legislative session failed to amend the #MaineHumanRightsAct and ban transgender students from participating in sports teams aligned with their gender identities.
" 'Maine's Democrat legislature and governor has refused to comply with Title IX and has forced the hand of Mainers to take upon the task,' said Kristina Parker, the communications director of the Maine Republican Party.
"Parker said the #MaineGOP supports the citizen initiative.
" 'Many claim that only a handful of trans athletes doesn't matter, however there are thousands of female athletes who desire equal and uniform standards. It affects all of us. We want everyone to be safe and be able to play a fair game,' Parker said.
"Maine has faced ongoing pressure by the #Trump administration to comply with the president's executive order banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams. Earlier this year, the Trump administration accused Maine of violating anti-discrimination law and the state is involved in an ongoing lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged Title IX violations.
"#EqualityMaine Executive Director #GiaDrew said this initiative is another example of a national political agenda that is using kids.
" 'This initiative seeks to legalize discrimination against transgender students, a protected class here in Maine, who play sports and prevents trans students access to bathrooms and locker room facilities that best match their #GenderIdentity,' Drew said. "It would overturn decades of settled Maine law — law that has been tested in both the courts, including the Maine Supreme Court, and in the legislature on numerous occasions.'
"EqualityMaine is encouraging voters not to sign the petition.
" 'There are significant challenges to ensuring our public schools are funded and prepare young people to become productive adults in a wonderfully diverse global world, but singling out a marginalized group of children is beyond reproach and not part of the solution,' Drew said. 'In fact doing so makes schools less welcoming and safe for all kids.'
"At least six school districts in Maine have banned trans students from girls sports and locker rooms in defiance of the Maine Human Rights Act."
#MainePol #ProtectTransYouth #CalvaryChapel
#TransRightsAreHumanRights -
[Thread] Boo hiss...! More about #CalvaryChapel CULT in the thread...
#ProtectGirlsSports in #Maine says they have enough signatures to put referendum on Nov. ballot
Story by Adam Bartow
"Supporters of a citizens initiative that would prohibit transgender athletes in Maine from playing on teams that align with their gender identity say they have enough signatures to put the proposal on the November ballot.
"Organizers with Protect Girls Sports in Maine said Sunday they had already collected more than 78,000 signatures before their petition drive at #CalvaryChapel of Greater Portland in Westbrook.
"They only need about 68,000 validated signatures to get 'An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex,' on the ballot. Organizers said they were hoping to get 80,000, just in case signatures were invalidated during the review process by the Secretary of State's Office.
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"While the proposed policy wouldn't explicitly ban #transgender students from participating in school sports, it would restrict them from playing on teams or using services that aligns with their gender identity, a category that is protected from discrimination under the #MaineHumanRightsAct."
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[Thread] Boo hiss...! More about #CalvaryChapel CULT in the thread...
#ProtectGirlsSports in #Maine says they have enough signatures to put referendum on Nov. ballot
Story by Adam Bartow
"Supporters of a citizens initiative that would prohibit transgender athletes in Maine from playing on teams that align with their gender identity say they have enough signatures to put the proposal on the November ballot.
"Organizers with Protect Girls Sports in Maine said Sunday they had already collected more than 78,000 signatures before their petition drive at #CalvaryChapel of Greater Portland in Westbrook.
"They only need about 68,000 validated signatures to get 'An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex,' on the ballot. Organizers said they were hoping to get 80,000, just in case signatures were invalidated during the review process by the Secretary of State's Office.
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"While the proposed policy wouldn't explicitly ban #transgender students from participating in school sports, it would restrict them from playing on teams or using services that aligns with their gender identity, a category that is protected from discrimination under the #MaineHumanRightsAct."
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[Thread] Boo hiss...! More about #CalvaryChapel CULT in the thread...
#ProtectGirlsSports in #Maine says they have enough signatures to put referendum on Nov. ballot
Story by Adam Bartow
"Supporters of a citizens initiative that would prohibit transgender athletes in Maine from playing on teams that align with their gender identity say they have enough signatures to put the proposal on the November ballot.
"Organizers with Protect Girls Sports in Maine said Sunday they had already collected more than 78,000 signatures before their petition drive at #CalvaryChapel of Greater Portland in Westbrook.
"They only need about 68,000 validated signatures to get 'An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex,' on the ballot. Organizers said they were hoping to get 80,000, just in case signatures were invalidated during the review process by the Secretary of State's Office.
[...]
"While the proposed policy wouldn't explicitly ban #transgender students from participating in school sports, it would restrict them from playing on teams or using services that aligns with their gender identity, a category that is protected from discrimination under the #MaineHumanRightsAct."
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[Thread] Boo hiss...! More about #CalvaryChapel CULT in the thread...
#ProtectGirlsSports in #Maine says they have enough signatures to put referendum on Nov. ballot
Story by Adam Bartow
"Supporters of a citizens initiative that would prohibit transgender athletes in Maine from playing on teams that align with their gender identity say they have enough signatures to put the proposal on the November ballot.
"Organizers with Protect Girls Sports in Maine said Sunday they had already collected more than 78,000 signatures before their petition drive at #CalvaryChapel of Greater Portland in Westbrook.
"They only need about 68,000 validated signatures to get 'An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex,' on the ballot. Organizers said they were hoping to get 80,000, just in case signatures were invalidated during the review process by the Secretary of State's Office.
[...]
"While the proposed policy wouldn't explicitly ban #transgender students from participating in school sports, it would restrict them from playing on teams or using services that aligns with their gender identity, a category that is protected from discrimination under the #MaineHumanRightsAct."
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[Thread] Boo hiss...! More about #CalvaryChapel CULT in the thread...
#ProtectGirlsSports in #Maine says they have enough signatures to put referendum on Nov. ballot
Story by Adam Bartow
"Supporters of a citizens initiative that would prohibit transgender athletes in Maine from playing on teams that align with their gender identity say they have enough signatures to put the proposal on the November ballot.
"Organizers with Protect Girls Sports in Maine said Sunday they had already collected more than 78,000 signatures before their petition drive at #CalvaryChapel of Greater Portland in Westbrook.
"They only need about 68,000 validated signatures to get 'An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex,' on the ballot. Organizers said they were hoping to get 80,000, just in case signatures were invalidated during the review process by the Secretary of State's Office.
[...]
"While the proposed policy wouldn't explicitly ban #transgender students from participating in school sports, it would restrict them from playing on teams or using services that aligns with their gender identity, a category that is protected from discrimination under the #MaineHumanRightsAct."
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Am 20. November versammelten sich viele Menschen in Hamburg, um beim Transgender Day of Remembrance der weltweit getöteten trans* Personen zu gedenken. Das Trans Murder Monitoring zählte von 2024 bis 2025 281 ermordete trans Personen – die Dunkelziffer ist deutlich höher. In meiner Rede sprach ich mich entschieden gegen eine Verschlechterung der Situation für trans Jugendliche aus.
https://youtu.be/C8UX4rjzmDg?si=7_4oXqVhG3U9TepA
#TDoR #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransYouth #StopTransViolence #noterfs #lgbtiq
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Am 20. November versammelten sich viele Menschen in Hamburg, um beim Transgender Day of Remembrance der weltweit getöteten trans* Personen zu gedenken. Das Trans Murder Monitoring zählte von 2024 bis 2025 281 ermordete trans Personen – die Dunkelziffer ist deutlich höher. In meiner Rede sprach ich mich entschieden gegen eine Verschlechterung der Situation für trans Jugendliche aus.
https://youtu.be/C8UX4rjzmDg?si=7_4oXqVhG3U9TepA
#TDoR #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransYouth #StopTransViolence #noterfs #lgbtiq
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Am 20. November versammelten sich viele Menschen in Hamburg, um beim Transgender Day of Remembrance der weltweit getöteten trans* Personen zu gedenken. Das Trans Murder Monitoring zählte von 2024 bis 2025 281 ermordete trans Personen – die Dunkelziffer ist deutlich höher. In meiner Rede sprach ich mich entschieden gegen eine Verschlechterung der Situation für trans Jugendliche aus.
https://youtu.be/C8UX4rjzmDg?si=7_4oXqVhG3U9TepA
#TDoR #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransYouth #StopTransViolence #noterfs #lgbtiq
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Am 20. November versammelten sich viele Menschen in Hamburg, um beim Transgender Day of Remembrance der weltweit getöteten trans* Personen zu gedenken. Das Trans Murder Monitoring zählte von 2024 bis 2025 281 ermordete trans Personen – die Dunkelziffer ist deutlich höher. In meiner Rede sprach ich mich entschieden gegen eine Verschlechterung der Situation für trans Jugendliche aus.
https://youtu.be/C8UX4rjzmDg?si=7_4oXqVhG3U9TepA
#TDoR #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransYouth #StopTransViolence #noterfs #lgbtiq
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Am 20. November versammelten sich viele Menschen in Hamburg, um beim Transgender Day of Remembrance der weltweit getöteten trans* Personen zu gedenken. Das Trans Murder Monitoring zählte von 2024 bis 2025 281 ermordete trans Personen – die Dunkelziffer ist deutlich höher. In meiner Rede sprach ich mich entschieden gegen eine Verschlechterung der Situation für trans Jugendliche aus.
https://youtu.be/C8UX4rjzmDg?si=7_4oXqVhG3U9TepA
#TDoR #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransYouth #StopTransViolence #noterfs #lgbtiq
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der Bundesärztekammer. Damit erhalten ideologische Positionen eine Bühne, die die Umsetzung moderner Leitlinien verzögern soll. Denn die medizinische Versorgung von trans Jugendlichen ist ein Schutzfaktor. Sie rettet Leben.
3#TransRightsAreHumanRights #StopSEGM #ProtectTransYouth #MedicalEthics #dgti #Selbstbestimmung #FaktenStattAngst #QueerSolidarity #noterfs
https://dgti.org/2025/11/20/us-bericht-trans-versorgung-hintergruende-segm/
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der Bundesärztekammer. Damit erhalten ideologische Positionen eine Bühne, die die Umsetzung moderner Leitlinien verzögern soll. Denn die medizinische Versorgung von trans Jugendlichen ist ein Schutzfaktor. Sie rettet Leben.
3#TransRightsAreHumanRights #StopSEGM #ProtectTransYouth #MedicalEthics #dgti #Selbstbestimmung #FaktenStattAngst #QueerSolidarity #noterfs
https://dgti.org/2025/11/20/us-bericht-trans-versorgung-hintergruende-segm/
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der Bundesärztekammer. Damit erhalten ideologische Positionen eine Bühne, die die Umsetzung moderner Leitlinien verzögern soll. Denn die medizinische Versorgung von trans Jugendlichen ist ein Schutzfaktor. Sie rettet Leben.
3#TransRightsAreHumanRights #StopSEGM #ProtectTransYouth #MedicalEthics #dgti #Selbstbestimmung #FaktenStattAngst #QueerSolidarity #noterfs
https://dgti.org/2025/11/20/us-bericht-trans-versorgung-hintergruende-segm/
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der Bundesärztekammer. Damit erhalten ideologische Positionen eine Bühne, die die Umsetzung moderner Leitlinien verzögern soll. Denn die medizinische Versorgung von trans Jugendlichen ist ein Schutzfaktor. Sie rettet Leben.
3#TransRightsAreHumanRights #StopSEGM #ProtectTransYouth #MedicalEthics #dgti #Selbstbestimmung #FaktenStattAngst #QueerSolidarity #noterfs
https://dgti.org/2025/11/20/us-bericht-trans-versorgung-hintergruende-segm/
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der Bundesärztekammer. Damit erhalten ideologische Positionen eine Bühne, die die Umsetzung moderner Leitlinien verzögern soll. Denn die medizinische Versorgung von trans Jugendlichen ist ein Schutzfaktor. Sie rettet Leben.
3#TransRightsAreHumanRights #StopSEGM #ProtectTransYouth #MedicalEthics #dgti #Selbstbestimmung #FaktenStattAngst #QueerSolidarity #noterfs
https://dgti.org/2025/11/20/us-bericht-trans-versorgung-hintergruende-segm/
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werden, um politische Ziele zu verfolgen – die Einschränkung trans Gesundheitsversorgung. SEGM fungiert dabei als ideologisches Zentrum, das wissenschaftliche Autorität simuliert, um trans Rechte zu untergraben.
Quelle: https://benryan.substack.com/p/unmasked-at-last-the-9-authors-of
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#TransRightsAreHumanRights #MedicalEthicsMatter #StopSEGM #CassReviewCritique #ProtectTransYouth #EvidenceBasedCare #QueerHealthJustice #AntiDiscriminationNow #ExposePseudoscience #TransMedizinVerteidigen -
werden, um politische Ziele zu verfolgen – die Einschränkung trans Gesundheitsversorgung. SEGM fungiert dabei als ideologisches Zentrum, das wissenschaftliche Autorität simuliert, um trans Rechte zu untergraben.
Quelle: https://benryan.substack.com/p/unmasked-at-last-the-9-authors-of
4
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #MedicalEthicsMatter #StopSEGM #CassReviewCritique #ProtectTransYouth #EvidenceBasedCare #QueerHealthJustice #AntiDiscriminationNow #ExposePseudoscience #TransMedizinVerteidigen -
werden, um politische Ziele zu verfolgen – die Einschränkung trans Gesundheitsversorgung. SEGM fungiert dabei als ideologisches Zentrum, das wissenschaftliche Autorität simuliert, um trans Rechte zu untergraben.
Quelle: https://benryan.substack.com/p/unmasked-at-last-the-9-authors-of
4
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #MedicalEthicsMatter #StopSEGM #CassReviewCritique #ProtectTransYouth #EvidenceBasedCare #QueerHealthJustice #AntiDiscriminationNow #ExposePseudoscience #TransMedizinVerteidigen -
werden, um politische Ziele zu verfolgen – die Einschränkung trans Gesundheitsversorgung. SEGM fungiert dabei als ideologisches Zentrum, das wissenschaftliche Autorität simuliert, um trans Rechte zu untergraben.
Quelle: https://benryan.substack.com/p/unmasked-at-last-the-9-authors-of
4
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #MedicalEthicsMatter #StopSEGM #CassReviewCritique #ProtectTransYouth #EvidenceBasedCare #QueerHealthJustice #AntiDiscriminationNow #ExposePseudoscience #TransMedizinVerteidigen -
werden, um politische Ziele zu verfolgen – die Einschränkung trans Gesundheitsversorgung. SEGM fungiert dabei als ideologisches Zentrum, das wissenschaftliche Autorität simuliert, um trans Rechte zu untergraben.
Quelle: https://benryan.substack.com/p/unmasked-at-last-the-9-authors-of
4
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #MedicalEthicsMatter #StopSEGM #CassReviewCritique #ProtectTransYouth #EvidenceBasedCare #QueerHealthJustice #AntiDiscriminationNow #ExposePseudoscience #TransMedizinVerteidigen -
At packed meeting, #Maine officials vote to let #transgender child play girls basketball
Officials in St. George approved letting a transgender child compete alongside girls in a youth basketball league at a packed Monday meeting that was watched by state regulators.
by Daniel O'Connor, November 11, 2025
Excerpt: "In St. George, a crowd of roughly 200 residents, parents, and activists from elsewhere in the state gathered Monday. As residents filed in, several milled through the folding chairs to pass out transgender pride flags, pins, and stickers. Allen Sarvinas, an activist behind many transgender policy changes in the state, passed out pamphlets on parents’ rights. "
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/flNmj#ProtectTransYouth #MEPol #MainePol #MaineWontDiscriminate #TransLivesMatter #MaineResists #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransgenderRights #Transgirls #Inclusivity
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At packed meeting, #Maine officials vote to let #transgender child play girls basketball
Officials in St. George approved letting a transgender child compete alongside girls in a youth basketball league at a packed Monday meeting that was watched by state regulators.
by Daniel O'Connor, November 11, 2025
Excerpt: "In St. George, a crowd of roughly 200 residents, parents, and activists from elsewhere in the state gathered Monday. As residents filed in, several milled through the folding chairs to pass out transgender pride flags, pins, and stickers. Allen Sarvinas, an activist behind many transgender policy changes in the state, passed out pamphlets on parents’ rights. "
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/flNmj#ProtectTransYouth #MEPol #MainePol #MaineWontDiscriminate #TransLivesMatter #MaineResists #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransgenderRights #Transgirls #Inclusivity
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At packed meeting, #Maine officials vote to let #transgender child play girls basketball
Officials in St. George approved letting a transgender child compete alongside girls in a youth basketball league at a packed Monday meeting that was watched by state regulators.
by Daniel O'Connor, November 11, 2025
Excerpt: "In St. George, a crowd of roughly 200 residents, parents, and activists from elsewhere in the state gathered Monday. As residents filed in, several milled through the folding chairs to pass out transgender pride flags, pins, and stickers. Allen Sarvinas, an activist behind many transgender policy changes in the state, passed out pamphlets on parents’ rights. "
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/flNmj#ProtectTransYouth #MEPol #MainePol #MaineWontDiscriminate #TransLivesMatter #MaineResists #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransgenderRights #Transgirls #Inclusivity
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At packed meeting, #Maine officials vote to let #transgender child play girls basketball
Officials in St. George approved letting a transgender child compete alongside girls in a youth basketball league at a packed Monday meeting that was watched by state regulators.
by Daniel O'Connor, November 11, 2025
Excerpt: "In St. George, a crowd of roughly 200 residents, parents, and activists from elsewhere in the state gathered Monday. As residents filed in, several milled through the folding chairs to pass out transgender pride flags, pins, and stickers. Allen Sarvinas, an activist behind many transgender policy changes in the state, passed out pamphlets on parents’ rights. "
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/flNmj#ProtectTransYouth #MEPol #MainePol #MaineWontDiscriminate #TransLivesMatter #MaineResists #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransgenderRights #Transgirls #Inclusivity
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Last two paragraphs of the thank you section by the author Edward Underhill at the back of "In Case You Read This":
"It is a difficult thing to write books for trans youth right now, but it is also a difficult thing to stand up for these books and the teens who need them. I was to give a special thank-you to every single teacher, librarian, and bookseller who is fighting for the freedom to read.
And finally, I want to thank my readers. That's you. Thank you for reading this book. Stories, I think, are kind of their own dimensions, and I hope, wherever you are, that you had fun in this one."
Glad I stumbled across this book.
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FUCK YEAH!!! #Maine Senate rejects sports ban, sounding death knell for #AntiTrans bills this session
Eesha Pendharkar
Tue, June 17, 2025"All legislation seeking to roll back rights for #Transgender people in Maine has now failed after the majority of the Senate on Monday rejected a bill that would have banned #TransgenderGirls from participating in girls sports.
"That means that despite pressure from President Donald #Trump’s administration, Maine will continue to uphold the right for trans students to participate in sports that align with their gender identity.
"The state’s policies have come under scrutiny over the past few months, with the Department of Justice launching a lawsuit against the state for allegedly violating federal anti-discrimination protections in addition to repeated threats from several agencies to cut federal funding.
"Last week, House lawmakers advanced LD 233, which sought to ban trans girls from playing on girls’ teams. It was the only bill out of eight anti-trans measures that a majority of lawmakers in the lower chamber supported, with four Democrats joining with Republicans to advance the bill. During the floor debate, many argued that the bill was not intended to punish trans students, but to bring fairness to athletics and preserve girls’ spaces.
"However, on Monday, the Senate voted 21-13 to reject that bill as well as other measures not supported by the House, including bills aiming to ban trans students from bathrooms, locker rooms (LD 868) and trans people from single-sex shelters (LD 1337).
"Later in the evening, both the House and Senate voted to insist on their respective positions, effectively killing the measure, since the chambers could not agree."
https://www.yahoo.com/news/maine-senate-rejects-sports-ban-165747159.html
#MaineResists #MainePride #TransgenderAthletes #ProtectTransYouth #ProtectTransKids #TransRights #TrumpIsAFascist #SeeYouInCourt #GLBTQNews #MainePol #USPol #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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#Maine Senate blocks last #Transgender sports bill :flag_transgender: 🌲
Randy Billings, Portland Press Herald, Maine
Mon, June 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM EDTJun. 16—AUGUSTA — "The Maine Senate on Monday blocked a bill advanced by the lower chamber last week that sought to prevent transgender girls from competing in girls sports.
"The 21-13 vote means the bill, sponsored by Rep. Richard Campbell, R-Orrington, and approved 73-70 by the House of Representatives on Friday, will likely die between the chambers.
"LD 233 was one of eight bills seeking to roll back transgender rights this session — a subject that took on a life of its own after President Donald Trump issued an executive order entitled, 'Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports,' and confronted Gov. Janet Mills at a White House event.
[...]
"Sen. Rick Bennett of Oxford was the lone Republican to vote against [LD 233] there.
"In an emotional floor speech last week, Bennett said he would oppose all of the anti-transgender bills in part after having a conversation with his daughter, describing her as 'a fierce and accomplished athlete' who was saddened by the debate.
" 'I, too, feel sadness that these bills are before us,' Bennett said. 'Sadness that in a moment when we could be lifting up young people, we are entertaining proposals that single some of them out, setting them apart as 'other.' I'm saddened by the growing tendency to turn away from the better angels of our nature. Saddened by the pull toward a culture of fear, the politics of division, the hardening of silos and the temptation to stigmatize those who are different.'
"The Senate also voted Monday to kill LD 868, a bill sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth Caruso, R-Caratunk, that would have prohibited transgender athletes from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity, while allowing them to play on co-ed teams."
https://www.yahoo.com/news/maine-senate-blocks-last-transgender-224700824.html
#MaineResists #TransRights #ProtectTransYouth #TransgenderAthletes #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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#PrideMonth kicks off in #Maine with celebrations and resources for #LGBTQ+ community :better_pride: 🏳️🌈
by Aysia Reed, June 2nd 2025 at 5:59 AM
#PortlandME (WGME) -- "It's Pride Month and there are multiple celebrations kicking off across the state this June. It's also important to recognize resources available for the #LGBTQ+ community.
#EqualityMaine is an organization working to secure full equality for #LGBTQ+ people.
"They have plenty of resources for LGBTQ+ youth, including what #StudentRights are in #Maine to information about #QueerCamps for ages 13 - 17.
"Equality Maine also has resources for networking for older adults. That includes a virtual statewide social hour on June 11 and a LGBTQ+ lunch in Hallowell at their community center.
"The group says there has been a lot of concern about changes to transgender health care but ensures there are still strong legal protections in Maine for #transgender health care in the state.
"There are Pride celebrations taking place in Portland, #OgunquitME, Lewiston-Auburn, and more this month.
"The #PridePortland Parade and Festival will be held in Portland on June 21.
"It's Maine’s largest Pride parade. It kicks off at 1:30 p.m. at Monument Square with more than 100 groups expecting to march.
"This year's theme is '#MaineTranscends.'
"A three-day Pride celebration will be held in Ogunquit. The weekend Pride celebration kicks off with a Pride Picnic at The Front Porch and a Kick-Off Party at the West Meadow Pub on Friday evening with live music and Pride themed cocktails.
"The main event is a Saturday flag raising in Veteran’s Park, followed by a 'Pride in the Park' event featuring food trucks, live entertainment and LGBTQ+ vendors promoting items, programs and services.
"Folks in Lewiston and Auburn kicked off Pride Month on Sunday with the Great Falls Pride march. The organizers of the event say it’s so valuable to recognize this month.
" 'Given politics and the state of the world right now there is a lot of rhetoric and a lot of strong feelings against our community right now, so I think it’s good to have a space to come together to celebrate and it’s wonderful to see allies together, people show up for us,' said Alex Pine, a #GreatFallsPride organizer.
" '#Queer, #TransPeople, come from all walks of life. We come from all creeds and colors, and it's good for us to come together and see that for each other,' said Beatrice Roseland, who attended the Great Falls Pride march."
#MainePride #MainePrideEvents
#GBLTQRights #ProtectTransYouth #MaineResists #MaineEvents #TransRightsAreHumanRights -
#PrideMonth kicks off in #Maine with celebrations and resources for #LGBTQ+ community :better_pride: 🏳️🌈
by Aysia Reed, June 2nd 2025 at 5:59 AM
#PortlandME (WGME) -- "It's Pride Month and there are multiple celebrations kicking off across the state this June. It's also important to recognize resources available for the #LGBTQ+ community.
#EqualityMaine is an organization working to secure full equality for #LGBTQ+ people.
"They have plenty of resources for LGBTQ+ youth, including what #StudentRights are in #Maine to information about #QueerCamps for ages 13 - 17.
"Equality Maine also has resources for networking for older adults. That includes a virtual statewide social hour on June 11 and a LGBTQ+ lunch in Hallowell at their community center.
"The group says there has been a lot of concern about changes to transgender health care but ensures there are still strong legal protections in Maine for #transgender health care in the state.
"There are Pride celebrations taking place in Portland, #OgunquitME, Lewiston-Auburn, and more this month.
"The #PridePortland Parade and Festival will be held in Portland on June 21.
"It's Maine’s largest Pride parade. It kicks off at 1:30 p.m. at Monument Square with more than 100 groups expecting to march.
"This year's theme is '#MaineTranscends.'
"A three-day Pride celebration will be held in Ogunquit. The weekend Pride celebration kicks off with a Pride Picnic at The Front Porch and a Kick-Off Party at the West Meadow Pub on Friday evening with live music and Pride themed cocktails.
"The main event is a Saturday flag raising in Veteran’s Park, followed by a 'Pride in the Park' event featuring food trucks, live entertainment and LGBTQ+ vendors promoting items, programs and services.
"Folks in Lewiston and Auburn kicked off Pride Month on Sunday with the Great Falls Pride march. The organizers of the event say it’s so valuable to recognize this month.
" 'Given politics and the state of the world right now there is a lot of rhetoric and a lot of strong feelings against our community right now, so I think it’s good to have a space to come together to celebrate and it’s wonderful to see allies together, people show up for us,' said Alex Pine, a #GreatFallsPride organizer.
" '#Queer, #TransPeople, come from all walks of life. We come from all creeds and colors, and it's good for us to come together and see that for each other,' said Beatrice Roseland, who attended the Great Falls Pride march."
#MainePride #MainePrideEvents
#GBLTQRights #ProtectTransYouth #MaineResists #MaineEvents #TransRightsAreHumanRights -
#PrideMonth kicks off in #Maine with celebrations and resources for #LGBTQ+ community :better_pride: 🏳️🌈
by Aysia Reed, June 2nd 2025 at 5:59 AM
#PortlandME (WGME) -- "It's Pride Month and there are multiple celebrations kicking off across the state this June. It's also important to recognize resources available for the #LGBTQ+ community.
#EqualityMaine is an organization working to secure full equality for #LGBTQ+ people.
"They have plenty of resources for LGBTQ+ youth, including what #StudentRights are in #Maine to information about #QueerCamps for ages 13 - 17.
"Equality Maine also has resources for networking for older adults. That includes a virtual statewide social hour on June 11 and a LGBTQ+ lunch in Hallowell at their community center.
"The group says there has been a lot of concern about changes to transgender health care but ensures there are still strong legal protections in Maine for #transgender health care in the state.
"There are Pride celebrations taking place in Portland, #OgunquitME, Lewiston-Auburn, and more this month.
"The #PridePortland Parade and Festival will be held in Portland on June 21.
"It's Maine’s largest Pride parade. It kicks off at 1:30 p.m. at Monument Square with more than 100 groups expecting to march.
"This year's theme is '#MaineTranscends.'
"A three-day Pride celebration will be held in Ogunquit. The weekend Pride celebration kicks off with a Pride Picnic at The Front Porch and a Kick-Off Party at the West Meadow Pub on Friday evening with live music and Pride themed cocktails.
"The main event is a Saturday flag raising in Veteran’s Park, followed by a 'Pride in the Park' event featuring food trucks, live entertainment and LGBTQ+ vendors promoting items, programs and services.
"Folks in Lewiston and Auburn kicked off Pride Month on Sunday with the Great Falls Pride march. The organizers of the event say it’s so valuable to recognize this month.
" 'Given politics and the state of the world right now there is a lot of rhetoric and a lot of strong feelings against our community right now, so I think it’s good to have a space to come together to celebrate and it’s wonderful to see allies together, people show up for us,' said Alex Pine, a #GreatFallsPride organizer.
" '#Queer, #TransPeople, come from all walks of life. We come from all creeds and colors, and it's good for us to come together and see that for each other,' said Beatrice Roseland, who attended the Great Falls Pride march."
#MainePride #MainePrideEvents
#GBLTQRights #ProtectTransYouth #MaineResists #MaineEvents #TransRightsAreHumanRights -
#PrideMonth kicks off in #Maine with celebrations and resources for #LGBTQ+ community :better_pride: 🏳️🌈
by Aysia Reed, June 2nd 2025 at 5:59 AM
#PortlandME (WGME) -- "It's Pride Month and there are multiple celebrations kicking off across the state this June. It's also important to recognize resources available for the #LGBTQ+ community.
#EqualityMaine is an organization working to secure full equality for #LGBTQ+ people.
"They have plenty of resources for LGBTQ+ youth, including what #StudentRights are in #Maine to information about #QueerCamps for ages 13 - 17.
"Equality Maine also has resources for networking for older adults. That includes a virtual statewide social hour on June 11 and a LGBTQ+ lunch in Hallowell at their community center.
"The group says there has been a lot of concern about changes to transgender health care but ensures there are still strong legal protections in Maine for #transgender health care in the state.
"There are Pride celebrations taking place in Portland, #OgunquitME, Lewiston-Auburn, and more this month.
"The #PridePortland Parade and Festival will be held in Portland on June 21.
"It's Maine’s largest Pride parade. It kicks off at 1:30 p.m. at Monument Square with more than 100 groups expecting to march.
"This year's theme is '#MaineTranscends.'
"A three-day Pride celebration will be held in Ogunquit. The weekend Pride celebration kicks off with a Pride Picnic at The Front Porch and a Kick-Off Party at the West Meadow Pub on Friday evening with live music and Pride themed cocktails.
"The main event is a Saturday flag raising in Veteran’s Park, followed by a 'Pride in the Park' event featuring food trucks, live entertainment and LGBTQ+ vendors promoting items, programs and services.
"Folks in Lewiston and Auburn kicked off Pride Month on Sunday with the Great Falls Pride march. The organizers of the event say it’s so valuable to recognize this month.
" 'Given politics and the state of the world right now there is a lot of rhetoric and a lot of strong feelings against our community right now, so I think it’s good to have a space to come together to celebrate and it’s wonderful to see allies together, people show up for us,' said Alex Pine, a #GreatFallsPride organizer.
" '#Queer, #TransPeople, come from all walks of life. We come from all creeds and colors, and it's good for us to come together and see that for each other,' said Beatrice Roseland, who attended the Great Falls Pride march."
#MainePride #MainePrideEvents
#GBLTQRights #ProtectTransYouth #MaineResists #MaineEvents #TransRightsAreHumanRights -
#PrideMonth kicks off in #Maine with celebrations and resources for #LGBTQ+ community :better_pride: 🏳️🌈
by Aysia Reed, June 2nd 2025 at 5:59 AM
#PortlandME (WGME) -- "It's Pride Month and there are multiple celebrations kicking off across the state this June. It's also important to recognize resources available for the #LGBTQ+ community.
#EqualityMaine is an organization working to secure full equality for #LGBTQ+ people.
"They have plenty of resources for LGBTQ+ youth, including what #StudentRights are in #Maine to information about #QueerCamps for ages 13 - 17.
"Equality Maine also has resources for networking for older adults. That includes a virtual statewide social hour on June 11 and a LGBTQ+ lunch in Hallowell at their community center.
"The group says there has been a lot of concern about changes to transgender health care but ensures there are still strong legal protections in Maine for #transgender health care in the state.
"There are Pride celebrations taking place in Portland, #OgunquitME, Lewiston-Auburn, and more this month.
"The #PridePortland Parade and Festival will be held in Portland on June 21.
"It's Maine’s largest Pride parade. It kicks off at 1:30 p.m. at Monument Square with more than 100 groups expecting to march.
"This year's theme is '#MaineTranscends.'
"A three-day Pride celebration will be held in Ogunquit. The weekend Pride celebration kicks off with a Pride Picnic at The Front Porch and a Kick-Off Party at the West Meadow Pub on Friday evening with live music and Pride themed cocktails.
"The main event is a Saturday flag raising in Veteran’s Park, followed by a 'Pride in the Park' event featuring food trucks, live entertainment and LGBTQ+ vendors promoting items, programs and services.
"Folks in Lewiston and Auburn kicked off Pride Month on Sunday with the Great Falls Pride march. The organizers of the event say it’s so valuable to recognize this month.
" 'Given politics and the state of the world right now there is a lot of rhetoric and a lot of strong feelings against our community right now, so I think it’s good to have a space to come together to celebrate and it’s wonderful to see allies together, people show up for us,' said Alex Pine, a #GreatFallsPride organizer.
" '#Queer, #TransPeople, come from all walks of life. We come from all creeds and colors, and it's good for us to come together and see that for each other,' said Beatrice Roseland, who attended the Great Falls Pride march."
#MainePride #MainePrideEvents
#GBLTQRights #ProtectTransYouth #MaineResists #MaineEvents #TransRightsAreHumanRights -
So, I briefly worked with Wayne Maines, #NicoleMaines' dad. I remember him telling me about his daughter, and how before Nicole's transition, #TransPeople weren't on his radar and was a bit taken aback. But being a good dad, he fully embraced her, and became one of her staunchest defenders. A class act!
Looking back on the Maine Supreme Court transgender bathroom case
by Jackie Mundry
May 28, 2025"In January 2014, the Maine Supreme Court ruled in favor of Nicole Maines. At the time, she was in the fifth grade in Orono and identified as #transgender.
"She and her family say the school administration, her classmates and their parents were all aware that Maines was trans, and because of that, she had no problem using the bathroom that aligned with her gender identity.
" 'When I would introduce themselves to myself, I would say, 'Hi, I'm Wyatt, I'm a boy who wants to be a girl. What's your name?' And they'd say, 'Hi, I'm Ryan, I like trucks.' And it was on the same level of mundanity,' Maines said, describing her time in school.
"One day, that changed, and she was not able to use the girls bathroom anymore after another male student followed her into that bathroom.
" 'I went into the bathroom with another girlfriend of mine, and he followed me, and he didn't say anything to me, and he just kind of, like, made prolonged eye contact with me as he went into the second stall, and he use the bathroom, and it was like I was glued to that spot,' Maines said.
" 'I redid fifth and sixth grade, being there to make sure that she was OK. She never had a normal childhood,' Maines' mom, Kelly Maines, said reflecting on how much time she spent in the school trying to protect Nicole.
" 'It got so bad that Kelly had to quit her job at the University of Maine, and we moved her and the kids to Portland, and they lived in hiding in America,' Maines' dad, Wayne Maines, added.
"Eventually, Kelly contacted the #MaineHumanRightsCommission, and a lawsuit was filed. While the precedent was set in Maine more than a decade ago, the Maines family is concerned about upcoming legislation.
" 'Freedom matters, and they're taking freedoms away,' Wayne said.
"The state Legislature's Judiciary Committee is considering several pieces of legislation that would not allow transgender students to play sports with students who align with their gender identity or use the bathrooms or changing rooms of their choice.
[...]
"There is also a proposal to remove #GenderIdentity as a protected class from the #MaineHumanRightsAct.
"Maines lives in California and is pursuing an acting career. Her message to #TransKids is clear.
" 'Do not give in to their hatred,' she said.
"All of the bills looking to change the transgender rules in Maine are still waiting to be voted out of the Judiciary Committee. Once that happens, they will get a full vote, and likely a debate, on the House and Senate floors."
https://www.wmtw.com/article/looking-back-the-maine-supreme-court-transgender-bathroom-case/64907510
#ProtectTransYouth #ProtectTransKids #GBLTQRights #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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So, I briefly worked with Wayne Maines, #NicoleMaines' dad. I remember him telling me about his daughter, and how before Nicole's transition, #TransPeople weren't on his radar and was a bit taken aback. But being a good dad, he fully embraced her, and became one of her staunchest defenders. A class act!
Looking back on the Maine Supreme Court transgender bathroom case
by Jackie Mundry
May 28, 2025"In January 2014, the Maine Supreme Court ruled in favor of Nicole Maines. At the time, she was in the fifth grade in Orono and identified as #transgender.
"She and her family say the school administration, her classmates and their parents were all aware that Maines was trans, and because of that, she had no problem using the bathroom that aligned with her gender identity.
" 'When I would introduce themselves to myself, I would say, 'Hi, I'm Wyatt, I'm a boy who wants to be a girl. What's your name?' And they'd say, 'Hi, I'm Ryan, I like trucks.' And it was on the same level of mundanity,' Maines said, describing her time in school.
"One day, that changed, and she was not able to use the girls bathroom anymore after another male student followed her into that bathroom.
" 'I went into the bathroom with another girlfriend of mine, and he followed me, and he didn't say anything to me, and he just kind of, like, made prolonged eye contact with me as he went into the second stall, and he use the bathroom, and it was like I was glued to that spot,' Maines said.
" 'I redid fifth and sixth grade, being there to make sure that she was OK. She never had a normal childhood,' Maines' mom, Kelly Maines, said reflecting on how much time she spent in the school trying to protect Nicole.
" 'It got so bad that Kelly had to quit her job at the University of Maine, and we moved her and the kids to Portland, and they lived in hiding in America,' Maines' dad, Wayne Maines, added.
"Eventually, Kelly contacted the #MaineHumanRightsCommission, and a lawsuit was filed. While the precedent was set in Maine more than a decade ago, the Maines family is concerned about upcoming legislation.
" 'Freedom matters, and they're taking freedoms away,' Wayne said.
"The state Legislature's Judiciary Committee is considering several pieces of legislation that would not allow transgender students to play sports with students who align with their gender identity or use the bathrooms or changing rooms of their choice.
[...]
"There is also a proposal to remove #GenderIdentity as a protected class from the #MaineHumanRightsAct.
"Maines lives in California and is pursuing an acting career. Her message to #TransKids is clear.
" 'Do not give in to their hatred,' she said.
"All of the bills looking to change the transgender rules in Maine are still waiting to be voted out of the Judiciary Committee. Once that happens, they will get a full vote, and likely a debate, on the House and Senate floors."
https://www.wmtw.com/article/looking-back-the-maine-supreme-court-transgender-bathroom-case/64907510
#ProtectTransYouth #ProtectTransKids #GBLTQRights #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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So, I briefly worked with Wayne Maines, #NicoleMaines' dad. I remember him telling me about his daughter, and how before Nicole's transition, #TransPeople weren't on his radar and was a bit taken aback. But being a good dad, he fully embraced her, and became one of her staunchest defenders. A class act!
Looking back on the Maine Supreme Court transgender bathroom case
by Jackie Mundry
May 28, 2025"In January 2014, the Maine Supreme Court ruled in favor of Nicole Maines. At the time, she was in the fifth grade in Orono and identified as #transgender.
"She and her family say the school administration, her classmates and their parents were all aware that Maines was trans, and because of that, she had no problem using the bathroom that aligned with her gender identity.
" 'When I would introduce themselves to myself, I would say, 'Hi, I'm Wyatt, I'm a boy who wants to be a girl. What's your name?' And they'd say, 'Hi, I'm Ryan, I like trucks.' And it was on the same level of mundanity,' Maines said, describing her time in school.
"One day, that changed, and she was not able to use the girls bathroom anymore after another male student followed her into that bathroom.
" 'I went into the bathroom with another girlfriend of mine, and he followed me, and he didn't say anything to me, and he just kind of, like, made prolonged eye contact with me as he went into the second stall, and he use the bathroom, and it was like I was glued to that spot,' Maines said.
" 'I redid fifth and sixth grade, being there to make sure that she was OK. She never had a normal childhood,' Maines' mom, Kelly Maines, said reflecting on how much time she spent in the school trying to protect Nicole.
" 'It got so bad that Kelly had to quit her job at the University of Maine, and we moved her and the kids to Portland, and they lived in hiding in America,' Maines' dad, Wayne Maines, added.
"Eventually, Kelly contacted the #MaineHumanRightsCommission, and a lawsuit was filed. While the precedent was set in Maine more than a decade ago, the Maines family is concerned about upcoming legislation.
" 'Freedom matters, and they're taking freedoms away,' Wayne said.
"The state Legislature's Judiciary Committee is considering several pieces of legislation that would not allow transgender students to play sports with students who align with their gender identity or use the bathrooms or changing rooms of their choice.
[...]
"There is also a proposal to remove #GenderIdentity as a protected class from the #MaineHumanRightsAct.
"Maines lives in California and is pursuing an acting career. Her message to #TransKids is clear.
" 'Do not give in to their hatred,' she said.
"All of the bills looking to change the transgender rules in Maine are still waiting to be voted out of the Judiciary Committee. Once that happens, they will get a full vote, and likely a debate, on the House and Senate floors."
https://www.wmtw.com/article/looking-back-the-maine-supreme-court-transgender-bathroom-case/64907510
#ProtectTransYouth #ProtectTransKids #GBLTQRights #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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So, I briefly worked with Wayne Maines, #NicoleMaines' dad. I remember him telling me about his daughter, and how before Nicole's transition, #TransPeople weren't on his radar and was a bit taken aback. But being a good dad, he fully embraced her, and became one of her staunchest defenders. A class act!
Looking back on the Maine Supreme Court transgender bathroom case
by Jackie Mundry
May 28, 2025"In January 2014, the Maine Supreme Court ruled in favor of Nicole Maines. At the time, she was in the fifth grade in Orono and identified as #transgender.
"She and her family say the school administration, her classmates and their parents were all aware that Maines was trans, and because of that, she had no problem using the bathroom that aligned with her gender identity.
" 'When I would introduce themselves to myself, I would say, 'Hi, I'm Wyatt, I'm a boy who wants to be a girl. What's your name?' And they'd say, 'Hi, I'm Ryan, I like trucks.' And it was on the same level of mundanity,' Maines said, describing her time in school.
"One day, that changed, and she was not able to use the girls bathroom anymore after another male student followed her into that bathroom.
" 'I went into the bathroom with another girlfriend of mine, and he followed me, and he didn't say anything to me, and he just kind of, like, made prolonged eye contact with me as he went into the second stall, and he use the bathroom, and it was like I was glued to that spot,' Maines said.
" 'I redid fifth and sixth grade, being there to make sure that she was OK. She never had a normal childhood,' Maines' mom, Kelly Maines, said reflecting on how much time she spent in the school trying to protect Nicole.
" 'It got so bad that Kelly had to quit her job at the University of Maine, and we moved her and the kids to Portland, and they lived in hiding in America,' Maines' dad, Wayne Maines, added.
"Eventually, Kelly contacted the #MaineHumanRightsCommission, and a lawsuit was filed. While the precedent was set in Maine more than a decade ago, the Maines family is concerned about upcoming legislation.
" 'Freedom matters, and they're taking freedoms away,' Wayne said.
"The state Legislature's Judiciary Committee is considering several pieces of legislation that would not allow transgender students to play sports with students who align with their gender identity or use the bathrooms or changing rooms of their choice.
[...]
"There is also a proposal to remove #GenderIdentity as a protected class from the #MaineHumanRightsAct.
"Maines lives in California and is pursuing an acting career. Her message to #TransKids is clear.
" 'Do not give in to their hatred,' she said.
"All of the bills looking to change the transgender rules in Maine are still waiting to be voted out of the Judiciary Committee. Once that happens, they will get a full vote, and likely a debate, on the House and Senate floors."
https://www.wmtw.com/article/looking-back-the-maine-supreme-court-transgender-bathroom-case/64907510
#ProtectTransYouth #ProtectTransKids #GBLTQRights #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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So, I briefly worked with Wayne Maines, #NicoleMaines' dad. I remember him telling me about his daughter, and how before Nicole's transition, #TransPeople weren't on his radar and was a bit taken aback. But being a good dad, he fully embraced her, and became one of her staunchest defenders. A class act!
Looking back on the Maine Supreme Court transgender bathroom case
by Jackie Mundry
May 28, 2025"In January 2014, the Maine Supreme Court ruled in favor of Nicole Maines. At the time, she was in the fifth grade in Orono and identified as #transgender.
"She and her family say the school administration, her classmates and their parents were all aware that Maines was trans, and because of that, she had no problem using the bathroom that aligned with her gender identity.
" 'When I would introduce themselves to myself, I would say, 'Hi, I'm Wyatt, I'm a boy who wants to be a girl. What's your name?' And they'd say, 'Hi, I'm Ryan, I like trucks.' And it was on the same level of mundanity,' Maines said, describing her time in school.
"One day, that changed, and she was not able to use the girls bathroom anymore after another male student followed her into that bathroom.
" 'I went into the bathroom with another girlfriend of mine, and he followed me, and he didn't say anything to me, and he just kind of, like, made prolonged eye contact with me as he went into the second stall, and he use the bathroom, and it was like I was glued to that spot,' Maines said.
" 'I redid fifth and sixth grade, being there to make sure that she was OK. She never had a normal childhood,' Maines' mom, Kelly Maines, said reflecting on how much time she spent in the school trying to protect Nicole.
" 'It got so bad that Kelly had to quit her job at the University of Maine, and we moved her and the kids to Portland, and they lived in hiding in America,' Maines' dad, Wayne Maines, added.
"Eventually, Kelly contacted the #MaineHumanRightsCommission, and a lawsuit was filed. While the precedent was set in Maine more than a decade ago, the Maines family is concerned about upcoming legislation.
" 'Freedom matters, and they're taking freedoms away,' Wayne said.
"The state Legislature's Judiciary Committee is considering several pieces of legislation that would not allow transgender students to play sports with students who align with their gender identity or use the bathrooms or changing rooms of their choice.
[...]
"There is also a proposal to remove #GenderIdentity as a protected class from the #MaineHumanRightsAct.
"Maines lives in California and is pursuing an acting career. Her message to #TransKids is clear.
" 'Do not give in to their hatred,' she said.
"All of the bills looking to change the transgender rules in Maine are still waiting to be voted out of the Judiciary Committee. Once that happens, they will get a full vote, and likely a debate, on the House and Senate floors."
https://www.wmtw.com/article/looking-back-the-maine-supreme-court-transgender-bathroom-case/64907510
#ProtectTransYouth #ProtectTransKids #GBLTQRights #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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I had such a supportive mom! When I came out to her (two occasions -- when I told her that I was a boy and a girl, and when I told her that l liked both boys and girls), she was like, "That's who you are!" and then would put on another Bowie record. I know not everyone has had supportive parents, but even just having one that accepted me as who I am made all the difference in my life. It didn't stop the bullying, but it gave me the confidence to be myself -- and that was HUGE!
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