Democracy is under dire threat. Help us to defend it. Join us and @actpposbc.bsky.social for a virtual phonebanking session on October 15th, from 6-8pm. Training provided. Register at bit.ly/allinfor50 Trump is trying to rig our elections. Don’t let him - let’s get on an equal playing field.

HB Mayor Pat Burns is gaining a reputation for his regular mockery of his constituents. We’re asking why this behavior is being allowed - especially as he is regularly violating the Brown Act. @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov are you watching these meetings?

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The Unite 4 Freedom representative in HB tonight let loose an incredibly racist dog whistle in her presentation, talking about how “urban” Long Beach was so different from “beach” HB. (Huh??) Chris Kluwe called out “that’s racist” - he’s not wrong - and Mayor Burns threatened to have him removed.

In addition to his veto of AB 86 today Newsom also signed the censorship bill, AB 715. This, despite the fact that AB 715 was opposed by every major educational association & labor union in CA, plus a coalition of 120+ racial justice, interfaith, civil rights, and human rights orgs, including us.

In case it’s not clear, we’re obviously deeply disappointed by Newsom’s reluctance to stand with the trans community. It’s telling.

🧵 At tonight's HB City Council meeting, agenda items 7 and 18 are connected to a far-right organization that spouts unverifiable voter fraud theories, currently under the name "Unite 4 Freedom". Currently - because they change their name every time they face scrutiny. Let's talk about it.

We out here! Come on by ANYtime till 5pm! Can't wait to see you! 10800 Kalama River Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Today starting at noon, at the Sandbox in Sports Basement Fountain Valley! Join us if you can -- stop by to say hi, stay for an hour, or hang out all afternoon... shop.sportsbasement.com/blogs/commun...

Russ Vought & his Heritage Foundation flying monkeys have been planning to destroy our apolitical government & replace it w/ Christofascism for the last 4 yrs. It’s now happening at lightening speed, & they hope the damage will be irreparable. Will we fight back?? www.cnn.com/2024/08/15/p...

Saturday -- day after tomorrow -- come join us! Drop in anytime from noon to 5pm. Sports Basement, 10800 Kalama River Ave, Fountain Valley

Join us for our Oct Queers & Crafts on Saturday! 🎃 We all desperately need a break to relax & be in community with each other. 💕 Accessible space; family- and dog-friendly! 🐶 Bring costumes to donate to the affirmingoc.bsky.social trans charity closet! 👻 #queercommunity #transrightsarehumanrights

It's a beautiful day at #OCPride in Costa Mesa at the OC Fairgrounds -- Queers and Crafts and lots of love in the air! Join us! We're all in this together! #NoFear #LoveIsLove #TransRightsAreHumanRights ❤️

🧵A week ago, these words were spoken at the HB city council meeting by local Proud Boy Luke Dennis. Along with accusations towards @chriswarcraft.bsky.social and OVSD Trustee Clayton-Tarvin, his suggestion that he thinks that Kanan is capable of 💀 is an incredibly dangerous one.

Wrote about The Heritage Foundation's plan to weaponize the FBI against transgender people's existence, which includes banning me from saying that's what they're doing

Outside DISNEYLAND in ANAHEIM CA Evening of Friday September 19, 2025 #OCmusicfestival #lamusicfestival #musicfestival #OrangeCountyCA #disneyland #boycottdisneyabc

Come join us tonight! 7-9, Katella and Harbor

Hey friends - we’ve been working extremely hard on efforts to protect queer lives in Orange County. But we’re struggling to do this work with our limited resources - and queer, trans lives are in extreme danger now more than ever. Please help us protect our community. Bit.ly/donatetopatp

Thanks to a follower for bringing this to our attention!

ABC Disney has chosen to capitulate to a fascistic crackdown on Free Speech from the FCC. Join us tomorrow night from 7-9 as we rally to protest this cowardice, and find more ways to fight fascism. We protest, we network, we find work to do. Harbor and Katella, Anaheim. Defend Free Speech.

🚨🚨🚨 Call to Action: Urge Newsom to sign the slate of bills we passed to protect the LGBTQ+ community. It is NOT a done deal. Tell him to protect us! go.eqca.org/a/sealthedeal

🧵We’re reporting from PYLUSD tonight, as an effort to stir up a witch hunt against trans teachers in the district is distracting from real governance. Nothing is on the agenda regarding this teacher, but Trustee Blades and groups affiliated with her have encouraged a heavy showing. Follow along.

Aw, you’re making us blush 🤗 Thank you!

Huntington Beach city council just approved giving flashbangs and rubber bullets to HBPD, with zero discussion. This is a deeply concerning update in this city. @chriswarcraft.bsky.social

This is what the Huntington Beach City council is voting on tonight to give HBPD permission to use. Follow our meeting thread about it - we’re still waiting to get to Agenda Item 14, which would allow for this.

We’re reporting on the HB city council meeting today. It’s packed full of controversial items, but two things pop out - item 14, “Approval to implement aerial flashbacks and inert blast balls for critical incident response”, and item 20, which allocates an increase of funds to HBPD. Follow along.

There’s been a lot of bonkers fear mongering over this bill from far-right extremists who want to leave the kids of kidnapped immigrants unprotected. Please call and ask for a YES vote on AB 495.

For those of you thought we were joking…. 👀 Also, if you’re someone who is looking for a safe, affirming, inclusive faith environment in Orange County, let us know - they DO exist, and their events aren’t being attended by proud Neo-Nazi, Christian Nationalists. And they’re okay with TSwift.

One of the pastors literally just said “We’ll pray the Taylor Swift out of you, don’t worry.” Look, we may have our issues with Taylor Swift as a billionaire, but if we have to be Swifties just because that was so stupid, we will be.

Another Christian Nationalist event happening here in HB. Many of the folks here are cheering when asked by the speakers if they’ve come from the Inland Empire. Queer locals are here every day doing their own thing. Who is not leaving who alone? 🧐

Tracking Notification: SB-627: Law enforcement: masks. On 20-AUG-25 the following history action was applied: "From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 10. Noes 3.) (August 20)."

1/3 Local fascist Jose Carrillo threatened another community memberat the RivUSD board meeting tonight. “I’d tell you my address but you wouldnt get far on my 5 acre property” @daisygardner.bsky.social @thechartyb.com @prideatthepier.bsky.social

As 14k 🏳️‍⚧️ federal employees lose their access to Gender Affirming Care, we want to remind you about Radiant Health - they’re the only LGBTQ+ clinic in OC, and they take most insurance - including MediCal. If you’re a federal employee who has just lost care, give them a call. They can probably help.

🧵 🚨Shocking: Mike Morrell, former Riverside area state legislator, angrily threatened an LGBTQ+ minor at tonight’s Redlands USD meeting. As always, the “protect the children” crowd continues to highlight contempt for LGBTQ+ children. Read on -

Orange County transfems and trans women, come to our infodump event! Share your special interest, or listen to others share theirs. Sept. 6th 12-6pm, Garden Grove Park (9301 Westminster Ave, Garden Grove) under a tree near the gazebo. If you can't bring a mask, one will be provided. See you there!

ICE is violently attacking the Free Press in our community. Do not let them. Call Karen Bass, Gavin Newsom, and all of your legislators. Tatiana must be released. This cannot be allowed. See the full reel here - www.instagram.com/reel/DNZvIIj... @tinadesireeberg.com

Join us as we protest/picket an anti-voter rights event in Garden Grove this week. Monday, August 18th 9:30am - 12:30pm 11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove Bring your own signs and flags. See you there! @chriswarcraft.bsky.social @socalextremismwatch.com

Great backbone shown by UCLA - they’re saying “No” to the Trump administration’s demands that they institute bathroom bans and more on their campus, even with the carrot on the end of a stick that is return of federal funding. Do not comply in advance. Go Bruins (in this case only, obv)

TOMORROW starting at noon! Come by anytime tomorrow afternoon, stay for a few or hang out ... Recharge and chill with us.

I genuinely love when I get to call my elected officials and high five them for protecting trans rights.

Blood on the press badge. What else can be said?

The establishment of a Free Press is fundamental to a liberated, democratic society. Why are we continuing to see violations of journalists’ rights by law enforcement? Several journalists were injured and detained last night in LA - and it’s not the first time. Demand accountability.

As peaceful protests continue in front of the detention center in LA, police brutality is on the rise. DHS continues to escalate. Here in OC, community members are still protesting and building support networks to protect our neighbors from Gestapo abductions. Don’t stop paying attention.

TOMORROW ALL DAY Sat from 10am, IKEA Costa Mesa will be hosting a donation drive for our impacted families. The items listed on the flyer are requests directly from the community - the most needed and requested items are: *Cooking Oil* *Toilet Paper* *Laundry Detergent* Please spread the word!

Noem and Trump are now asking SCOTUS to weigh in on the DHS injunction. They claim California’s Central District has 2 million undocumented migrants, giving agents a one in 10 chance of arresting a potential deportee among the region's 20 million residents.

This month’s Queers and Crafts is ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! Join us Sunday, August 10th! We’ll be partnering with @affirmingoc this month, so come and check out their stellar duds! 

Remember, you can’t fight 24/7. We need space to make friends, make art, and make peace within ourselves.

🏳️‍⚧️ After an agonizing wait for pushback on the Trump administration’s attacks on trans people, CA Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against the Feds today in an effort to protect trans healthcare. This is a WIN. We need to hammer that home. Call 800-952-5225 to tell Rob Bonta THANK YOU!

🧵 A prominent Orange County elected official has begun flying an ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag at the dais. This flag has been taken up as a symbol of the white, Christian nationalist movement. Scroll to learn more.

Yep. You give a fascist a cookie....

This article is a must read for anyone who wants to better understand the Trump admin’s political pressure on care providers to stop providing gender affirming care - and how it’s something you should be worried about, even if you’re not trans. As a reminder, this is impacting OC already.