Delegates at the United Nations 70th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) overwhelmingly voted against considering a proposal by the U.S. to adopt an anti-trans definition of “gender.”

Let’s end the week with some good news! Nepal Bhumika Shrestha has made history as the first transgender woman to become a Member of Parliament in Nepal,

Dear Cis folks. Here are some things you can be doing right now to support trans folks: - Donate to our fundraisers. - Buy from trans authors, artists, musicians, and creators of any type.

Please help me raise funds for The ACLU, The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), and for myself. As for me, my work is my passion. But passion doesn’t pay the bills. Your ongoing generosity and support are greatly appreciated!! ko-fi.com/thetransdad/...

So after the terrible week that we've all had as trans people, let's do something to uplift ourselves. I'm challenging all of you to post a thirst trap or just a “I'm proud of myself” photo in the comments, and let's share some love with each other.

My heart breaks for trans folks in Kansas who are being notified by the state that they need to immediately surrender their drivers licenses. Failing to do so and driving with a now invalid could lead to arrest, charges, and revocation of driving privileges.

Can you buy an old man a cup of coffee? Seriously, my work runs on caffeine, my desire to make the world a better place for trans folks, and your love & support. Your financial support helps make my work - and my life - possible. Links in the Linktree in my bio.

Two female ICE agents popped the hood of their car and knocked on the door of a mechanic born in Mexico. He went out to help. “A bunch of agents jump out and tackle him, essentially restraining him, and take him away...His six kids are now without their father." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

News from the ACLU this morning

One service I offer as a personal coach is talking to parents. If you need some assistance in talking to your parent(s) or want me to talk to them, I’m available for hire.

Donald Trump is a racist. He has always been a racist. He will always be a racist. When someone shows you who they are believe them the first time.

I’ve never used a scene name in my 37+ years in the Leather communities. And I don’t see a need to do that with my BDSM coaching/mentoring clients. But now……I’m contemplating adding a platform based income generating account and I’m thinking I should have a name for those purposes.

45 years ago today, Toronto police raided four gay bathhouses, arrested nearly 300 people and sparked such fierce backlash and protests from the city's queer community that it resulted in fully consecrating the Pride movement in Canada. A dark and ugly moment that yielded generational change. 🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦

“Gay ideology” usually refers to gay people being visible, expressing our identities, forming communities, fighting for our rights, etc. Now “gender ideology” evokes similar in relation to trans folk. And when LGBT people become an “ideology,” our humanity degrades and we become targets for erasure.

A great, optimistic episode with @hcrichardson.bsky.social! youtube.com/watch?v=UHK7...

My latest piece on Substack. open.substack.com/pub/thetrans...

This is the list of Rape Culture apologists. It includes Cuomo stans and literally people sent to attack me and other survivors for years. I’ve tried to include as many high profile abusers as I can. It is bipartisan on bad people supporting abusers. Block block block. bsky.app/profile/did:...

Big huge thanks to all my supporters on Patreon. Your continued support helps me and my family survive. www.patreon.com/TheTransDad?...

My latest Substack piece re Rep. McBride and the failing strategy of incrementalism. substack.com/@thetransdad...

Hey, look, I wrote a thing, and Wonkette published it! It's a brief bit about how anti-abortion jurisprudence ended up determining the shape of the Skrmetti decision. Have fun! This is fun, right? This is what we read for fun?

McBride and her ilk think that taking an incremental approach will work. The reality is - that never works. Trans people need to treat our lives with the same urgency that we approached the HIV/AIDS crisis. We didn’t apologize for our demands because our siblings were DYING. Just like now.

Illinois has enshrined protections to meet this very moment. In a time of increasing overreach and hateful rhetoric, it's more important than ever to reaffirm our commitment to the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community. You have a home here always.

A trans woman, forced to compete against men, swims topless in protest www.out.com/gay-athl... #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

“In controlling trans people’s freedom of identity, the establishment is sending a warning shot to all of those who dare to live a life outside of prescribed gender roles and expectations. Freedom for trans people, ultimately, means freedom for everyone.” Freedoms for all of us require solidarity.

U.S. bankruptcy Trustee Christopher Murray has filed three suits accusing Infowars host Alex Jones of hiding millions of dollars in cash and property. https://n.pr/3STi0x3

Former U.S. Amb. to Ukraine Bridget Brink has jumped into the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Brink left her post in protest of Trump’s policies in April and is now looking to unseat GOP Rep. Tom Barrett. "It's important to fight for democracy at home," she tells NYT.

If you are a young trans person and have seen today’s massively wrong SCOTUS decision, do not give up. If you can, get yourself to a safe state. If you can’t, find ways to disrupt the systems where you live. And remember - we exist. We have always existed. We will always exist.

this, from Thomas, is another example of the transphobes citing *the effects we want* as negatives and excluding any and all context. "Irreversible changes to the vocal cords" is what I WANT out of T. The Cardio risk is in line with cis men. Same with the cancer risk. It's all bullshit.

The targeted shootings of Democratic politicians in Minnesota is a stark reminder of why we protest. Does it remind you of anything? Putin killing Navalny or any of his political rivals? This is an attempt to silence the majority of people who oppose this regime. 1/2

Lots of excellent folks for you to follow. go.bsky.app/UAtsVTH

"The assassin was masquerading as a cop" If they don't know his identity, how are they sure he isn't a cop? Sincere question.

NEW: Join us today for everything you need to know about safely protesting! Plus, troops are pissed about their deployment to Los Angeles. News, with swearing! Free where you get 'em: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Seems on-brand.

Welcome to the World Cup in Donald Trump’s America!

What they aren’t showing on Fox News

The only Kings I care about are Drag Kings and Trans Man Kings. Existence is resistance. #existenceisresistance #dragkings #transkings

If you missed last night’s Tony Awards, do yourself a favor and go find them streaming somewhere. It will uplift you, fill you full of queer joy, and let you celebrate queer excellence for a few hours. Plus, Cynthia Erivo is perfection.

Nothing to see here. JFC

He needed air. The price was $539. When OptumRx dropped coverage of his $66 inhaler, Cole couldn’t afford the new price. 5 days later, he died from a severe asthma attack—with no inhaler. He paid with his life. www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news... #MedSky #SciSky #PedsSky #PulmSky

An 81-year-old Reagan appointee born during World War II has been protecting trans people in federal prison in the face of Trump admin efforts. Today, Judge Royce Lamberth sided with challengers who sought a class-wide preliminary injunction protecting hormone therapy and social accommodations.

Every extra hour that ICE spends facing off with activists is an hour they can't spend kidnapping other people. Every extra minute ICE has to spend contingency planning around activists and neighbors, every extra officer ICE has to put on a kidnap squad, is a drain on their efficiency.

I miss the 70’s - 90’s Prides blatant, in your face, sexuality of it all. One of the things that sets us apart from the cis hets is our rejection of puritanical shame over the entirety of who we are. I’m not ashamed of being trans, queer, poly, & Leather. I’m PROUD as hell. #Pride2025

NEW: Federal judge protects trans care for federal prisoners, blocking Trump order for now. Disputing Trump's oft-repeated "gender ideology" claims, Judge Lamberth wrote that "the plaintiffs do not seem interested in propagating any particular 'ideology.'" This afternoon, at Law Dork —>