@shoeleatherkate.bsky.social
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LGBTQ+ Reporter at The 19th News (they/them). Ambassador for
@transjournalists.org
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Melissa Gira Grant
3 days ago
“In January 2021 after the politics section had broken our traffic records with coverage of the COVID pandemic, George Floyd protests, election, and Capitol insurrection, Anna Wintour asked [news and politics editor] Lucy Diavolo if we still needed a politics section. After all, Joe Biden had won.”
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What We Lost When Condé Nast Unceremoniously Shuttered Teen Vogue
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/what-we-lost-when-conde-nast-unceremoniously-shuttered-teen-vogue
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Today, is my last day with my editor
@chiefrebelle.bsky.social
who has shepherded me and my work for the last 3 years. I will miss her so much, and I'm so grateful to her. ❤️
7 days ago
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Sara Luterman
7 days ago
My colleague
@shoeleatherkate.bsky.social
breaks down some overlooked Holocaust history to close out LGBTQ History Month.
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Holocaust history shows LGBTQ+ people have always been their own heroes
Queer historians are using LGBTQ+ History Month to reflect on the often forgotten but powerful resistance against the Nazis.
https://19thnews.org/2025/10/lgbtq-history-month-holocaust-resistance/
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Activists have returned to October 26 time and again when looking for a foundation from which to launch protests in the name of intersex justice.
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Intersex Awareness Day highlights a fight for rights that’s far from over
From a Boston protest to global recognition, the history of Intersex Awareness Day shines a light on decades of work to preserve bodily autonomy.
https://19thnews.org/2025/10/intersex-awareness-day-history-movement/
15 days ago
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Mark Armstrong
18 days ago
A fantastic Carly Stern conversation with
@shoeleatherkate.bsky.social
at
@niemanstoryboard.org
, about covering trans issues and not burning yourself out as a journalist.
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Look at this weirdo
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Journalist Kate Sosin on covering trans issues in the age of Trump 2.0 - Nieman Storyboard
“As a trans person, I have to write news that makes me want to get up in the morning … stories that are more constructive than just, ‘Here's another thing that has been taken away from you.’”
https://niemanstoryboard.org/2025/10/17/journalist-kate-sosin-on-covering-trans-issues/
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Dr. Devon Ojeda
24 days ago
To so many people, Miss Major was the first grandmother to love them for who they are & who they must fight every day to be. She was our anchor, and she didn't care who was in the room; she always spoke truth to power. Not going to lie, this grief is tough. But I know her legacy will be forever.
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Raquel Willis
24 days ago
Rest in power, Mama Major! 💜🙏🏽 It was a blessing to live in the same earthly timeline as you. A true freedom fighter, you never stopped reminding trans people—especially Black trans people—of our worth and our power. Because of Major, our foundation is unshakeable and our liberation inevitable.
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TransLash Media
25 days ago
We honor the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fierce protector of our collective freedom. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who carry her vision forward. "We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
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There was a time when Trump supported trans people using "whatever bathroom" they wanted. And he backed the Equality Act. My latest
@19thnews.org
19thnews.org/2025/10/trum...
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Was Trump always against LGBTQ+ rights? Everything in his past says no.
The president’s previous support is at odds with his anti-trans hostility now. What’s behind the shift?
https://19thnews.org/2025/10/trump-anti-lgbtq-transgender-evolution/
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It has historically involved physical, psychological and sexual abuse against minors — electric shock, masturbation reconditioning, starvation, chemically induced nausea and hypnosis. Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will consider allowing it in Colorado and other states.
19thnews.org/2025/10/supr...
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The UN calls conversion therapy 'torture.' Could the Supreme Court greenlight it anyway?
In the first of three blockbuster LGBTQ+ cases on its docket this term, the Supreme Court is about to hear a challenge to Colorado’s conversion therapy ban.
https://19thnews.org/2025/10/supreme-court-colorado-conversion-therapy/
about 1 month ago
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I love the autistic people in my life. They are amazing and beautiful. But it would also be fine if they weren't. Leave people alone and let them live.
about 2 months ago
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Eric Michael Garcia
about 2 months ago
For no particular reason whatsoever, I wrote a whole book about why society should stop trying to cure
#ActuallyAutistic
people and instead focus more on creating a better world and society for them. You can buy it here.
www.harpercollins.com/products/wer...
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We're Not Broken
“This book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It’s also...
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/were-not-broken-eric-garcia
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My latest: LA County is facing a lawsuit over allegedly jailing a trans woman with men, even though her California ID said "F"
19thnews.org/2025/09/laws...
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Lawsuit alleges LA County Sheriff’s Department housed trans woman with men
The suit raises questions about how the county is adhering to the law when it comes to detaining transgender individuals.
https://19thnews.org/2025/09/lawsuit-la-county-sheriff-detention-transgender-individuals/
about 2 months ago
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If you donate to
@19thnews.org
regularly, I just want to take a moment and thank you. We see your donations pop up, and especially now, they really mean a lot to us.
about 2 months ago
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It appears there was nothing about trans people written on the shell casings of the Kirk shooter. Per authorities at this morning's press conf. one unused casing was inscribed with, "If you read this, you are gay lmao."
about 2 months ago
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Julie Kliegman
about 2 months ago
Helpful from
@transjournalists.org
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TJA urges caution in reporting on details of Charlie Kirk shooting investigation
Various outlets have reported that authorities have found ammunition engraved with expressions of “transgender and antifascist ideology” alongside a weapon purportedly associated with the killing of C...
https://www.transjournalists.org/tja-urges-caution-in-reporting-on-details-of-charlie-kirk-shooting-investigation/
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reposted by
Emily Ramshaw
about 2 months ago
“It is highly unlikely they will want to touch her case for lots of reasons,” Young said. “The vast majority of cases brought to the Supreme Court are long shots.”
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Take a deep breath — marriage equality is probably here to stay
Legal experts say the Supreme Court is unlikely to overturn its landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision anytime soon.
https://19thnews.org/2025/09/marriage-equality-obergefell-supreme-court/
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A bright spot- marriage equality is unlikely to fall, say the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ legal minds, and if SCOTUS overturns Obergefell, we will still be married. Here’s why:
19thnews.org/2025/09/marr...
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Take a deep breath — marriage equality is probably here to stay
Legal experts say the Supreme Court is unlikely to overturn its landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision anytime soon.
https://19thnews.org/2025/09/marriage-equality-obergefell-supreme-court/
about 2 months ago
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Chicago, my home. I love you.
2 months ago
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reposted by
Emily Ramshaw
2 months ago
“We are not the footnotes in some infamous predator’s tabloid article. We are the experts and the subjects of this story. We are the proof that fear did not break us.”
@gracepanetta.bsky.social
reports for
@19thnews.org
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‘There is no hoax’: Epstein survivors demand justice and transparency
Over a dozen women spoke amid an effort to push the government to release more information about Epstein, the convicted sex offender who had powerful connections.
https://19thnews.org/2025/09/epstein-survivors-justice-capitol-trump/
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Breaking: the Texas legislature has voted to ban trans people from public bathrooms with the punitive financial bill in the nation's history
19thnews.org/2025/09/texa...
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Texas legislature bans transgender people from public bathrooms
The state's bathroom bill would block trans people from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender at schools or government buildings.
https://19thnews.org/2025/09/texas-trans-bathrooms/
2 months ago
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This is such a good read and an important topic
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2 months ago
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reposted by
Emily Ramshaw
2 months ago
Thrilled to learn
@19thnews.org
board member
@ginaskchua.bsky.social
has been named the executive director of the Tow-Knight Center. She's already had a profound impact on the journalism industry writ large, and I look forward to how she will continue to strengthen its future at CUNY.
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https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/2025/09/award-winning-media-executive-gina-chua-named-executive-director-of-tow-knight-center/
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Sometimes I feel so ashamed that it’s now 2025, and my job is still trying to educate adults about why people deserve access to things like restrooms.
2 months ago
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I'm glad that the White House is at least as serious as I am
2 months ago
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A friendly reminder that if you have any queer ghost stories, I want to hear/ report them (and will fight
@eramshaw.bsky.social
to suggest that ghosts are real in the news) 👻
3 months ago
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The
@19thnews.org
is hiring an audience growth manager!
19thnews.org/audience-gro...
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We're hiring an audience growth manager - The 19th
We're hiring an audience growth manager to collaborate across departments and develop and execute an audience growth strategy to reach the women and LGBTQ+ communities we aim to serve — particularly t...
https://19thnews.org/audience-growth-manager-employee-hire/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMQQJBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHiavZuX_fSgufavX-wzUnxpusrkeruXXWrX0BcidZ_ZG9vESMjp2B78KT-b2_aem_5sHEgh6GUAJeQWBHgEtnJA
3 months ago
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I am always so inspired by
@natedimeo.bsky.social
and especially grateful for his latest ode to public media
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3 months ago
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Looking to connect with family and friends of LGBTQ+ folks who are currently in ICE detention for a story. We can withhold names to protect identities. DM me. Thank you!
4 months ago
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reposted by
Tony Corsentino
4 months ago
WGBH building in Boston today
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reposted by
LAist
4 months ago
Congress passed a $9.4 billion rescissions package that includes gutting public media funding. LAist is losing $1.7 million this fiscal year alone. That’s not just a number. It's the equivalent of 13 newsroom jobs. It’s the stories we count on. Stand up for public media:
LAist.com/Action
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I’m a proud monthly member of
@npr.org
. Who’s with me? What’s your local station?
4 months ago
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Hi, a friendly reminder in these difficult times for reporters and editors that if you need support around trans issues,
@transjournalists.org
is here and ready. Reach out! 👂👋
4 months ago
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I will go to the mat for
@npr.org
❤️
4 months ago
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www.advocate.com/news/boston-...
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Boston opens new park named after murdered Black transgender woman Rita Hester
The Rita Hester Green opened on June 30 in Boston to mark the end of Pride Month.
https://www.advocate.com/news/boston-trans-woman-rita-hester#rebelltitem1
4 months ago
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reposted by
19thnews
5 months ago
After three years and 1.3 million texts and phone calls, the national LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline is shutting down.
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Trump administration to end national LGBTQ+ suicide hotline
No reason was given for why services specific to LGBTQ+ callers are ending for 988, the crisis hotline for queer youth that launched in 2022.
https://19thnews.org/2025/06/trump-administration-ends-national-lgbtq-suicide-hotline/
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Spoke with
@npr.org
's Asma Khalid about what today's SCOTUS ruling means for transgender kids and trans rights broadly
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
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Supreme Court upholds TN restrictions on transgender care for minors
In a 6-3 vote on Wednesday, the Supreme Court sided with the state of Tennessee, upholding a law restricting certain medical treatments for transgender minors.
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/06/18/supreme-court-transgender-decision
5 months ago
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reposted by
19thnews
5 months ago
Have questions about the current political and legal landscape for trans folks? Curious about where to find resources or how folks are approaching Pride month this year? Join us for a Reddit AMA with LGBTQ+ reporter
@shoeleatherkate.bsky.social
today at 3 p.m. ET!
www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...
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reposted by
jasmine mithani 🧿
5 months ago
If you are looking for coverage of the ICE raids in LA and the protests, follow local news. My faves posting this weekend:
@lapublicpress.bsky.social
@lataco.bsky.social
@capitalandmain.bsky.social
@laist.com
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Charles Rangel was among the first cosponsors of the Equality Act with Bella Abzug 50 years ago
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5 months ago
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Hi, sorry I locked myself out of this account and now I'm back. How are we?
5 months ago
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reposted by
Levi Kalish
8 months ago
Took a sec but
@huffpost.com
did! Dept of Ed, HHS, and some Republican lawmakers met with detransitioners on Wed to discuss how to make it more challenging for trans kids to access healthcare and affirming schools and difficult for the adults that care about them.
www.huffpost.com/entry/the-ef...
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New proposed promotions that
@19thnews.org
has cruelly ignored from me since January 2025: 💼: Chief exclusion officer 💼: Aviation disaster beat reporter 💼: Turtle pants correspondent 🤷♂️
8 months ago
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reposted by
Gillian Branstetter
8 months ago
This is what Gavin Newsom and the consultant class endorses when they try to play footsie with people opposed to trans people's very existence. There is no polite, liberal way to push people out of public life--you ultimately need the state to inspect people's bodies and enforce compliance.
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Some health centers that halted gender affirming care, kept doing nonconsensual surgeries on intersex kids to make them gender-conforming, even though the UN has condemned them
19thnews.org/2025/03/hosp...
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Hospitals that paused youth gender-affirming care continued controversial intersex surgeries, group says
Intersex advocates say that they have been shut out of the conversations about gender and health, even as a recent executive order has far-reaching consequences for intersex kids.
https://19thnews.org/2025/03/hospitals-intersex-surgery-gender-affirming-care-youth/
8 months ago
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reposted by
Orion Rummler
8 months ago
Recent executive orders targeting trans people have far-reaching consequences for intersex kids —
@bcrodriguez.bsky.social
+
@shoeleatherkate.bsky.social
report
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Hospitals that paused youth gender-affirming care continued controversial intersex surgeries, group says
Intersex advocates say that they have been shut out of the conversations about gender and health, even as a recent executive order has far-reaching consequences for intersex kids.
https://19thnews.org/2025/03/hospitals-intersex-surgery-gender-affirming-care-youth/
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