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I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Bridget Thoreson, journalist and creator of MyCareerRiver.com.

Bridget and I spoke about resilience, transitions of many kinds, and navigating life and career as LGBTQ+ people.

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Tomorrow - I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Bridget Thoreson, journalist and creator of My Career River.

Bridget and I spoke about resilience, transitions of many kinds, and navigating life and career as LGBTQ+ people.

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Tear gas affects reproductive health & menstrual cycle Learn who is affected by chemical agents used by law enforcement

People who have been protesting in Minnesota and other US cities in have been exposed to chemicals shown to disrupt the menstrual cycle and possibly affect pregnancy.

I dig into adverse reproductive health outcomes as a consequence of exposure to tear gas.

www.amplifyrespect.com/tear-gas-aff...

You want more queer and trans joy! It feels difficult to seek out and report on queer and trans joy right now. So I thought about what I can share that feels genuine in this moment.

Queer joy is everyday joy. Why?

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Being an ally, whether you're LGBTQ+ yourself or not, is crucial to respecting and supporting us.

Here's how to be a good ally to trans people.

Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/how-to-be-a-...

If you are dating someone and you are non-binary, "girlfriend" or "boyfriend" may or may not fit your gender identity.

Check out some gender-neutral words for dating and relationships: www.amplifyrespect.com/non-binary-r...

For the third year in a row, let's dig into my favorite memoir, nonfiction, and novels.

Check out some interesting books and perhaps find an excellent holiday gift!

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An older lesbian asked me recently what 'cis' means, which inspired me to share an explanation of the meaning of cis or cisgender.

Cis is not an insult and not a slur, despite being banned on 'X'.

Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/whats-the-me...

Cocona, rapper in the XG pop group from Japan, just came out as transmasculine non-binary. So what do those identities mean, and what are good and bad ways to try to explain people's gender?

Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/what-does-tr...

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I'm so pleased to welcome Esther Lemmens, founder and host of the Fifty Shades of Gender podcast, to Amplify Respect today.

Multiple people recommended that I should talk to her, and I'm honored by the opportunity to share her insights and expertise.

Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/you-are-disc...

Bias at NYT: Trans Former Employee Speaks Out — Assigned Billie Sweeney is a trans journalist who was an editor for the New York Times until last year. Here, she recalls her losing battle for the soul of the paper of record.

Ever wonder why the New York Times abandoned balance and impartiality to lead an old-fashioned newspaper crusade against trans equal rights?

In one of our most read stories for the year, @evanurquhart.bsky.social took readers behind the scenes at NYT.

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What US-based entrepreneurs are doing for healthcare in 2026 besides just paying more money If your health insurance is going up next year, here's some alternative paths you could consider as a solopreneur or small business owner

If you're an entrepreneur or freelancer considering your healthcare options for next year, check out this guide that @lexroman.com and I researched: www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base...

If you want some ideas for how you can spend less money on healthcare next year, check this out!

We don’t know what’s happening with healthcare subsidies in the US, but "work harder and pay more" seems like a bad plan.

Rey Katz and I pulled together a range of options from individual underwriting to Association Health Plans

www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base... @reywrites.bsky.social

What US-based entrepreneurs are doing for healthcare in 2026 besides just paying more money If your health insurance is going up next year, here's some alternative paths you could consider as a solopreneur or small business owner

Is your health insurance going up next year?

@reywrites.bsky.social and I researched your options and came up with some alternatives to consider and ways to lower your healthcare costs.

Now live on Revenue Rulebreaker
www.revenuerulebreaker.com/what-us-base...

Frustrated that gender-affirming care isn't covered under your health plan? We share options and resources for trans-inclusive healthcare in the United States.

Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/affordable-a...

Let's chuckle at gay male bird decorations Have you ever seen a bird??

'Tis the season for ... accidental gay and trans bird representation. It's hilarious to watch people who don't know anything about birds design things.

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Real writing about trans experiences is more important than ever. Help us share advocacy and true facts to uplift and inform trans folks and allies.

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Have you noticed this? If someone else misgenders a person, you are more likely to accidentally misgender them too.

Let me explain.

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Being a supportive trans ally can be difficult, because if you're not trans, you may not realize what is helpful or not helpful.

I've collected a number of helpful and not helpful behaviors that I'd like to share with you.

Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/helpful-not-...

Fabiola Méndez: Tiny Desk Concert YouTube video by NPR Music

Love NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts. Fabiola Méndez is incredible!

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Your best is more than good enough A conversation with Kari Ginsburg, author of Hey Glitterbomb! A No-BS Guide to Being Too Much, Taking Up Space, and Loving the Legacy You Create

I am so excited to share my conversation with Kari Ginsburg, coach and author of Hey Glitterbomb! A No-BS Guide to Being Too Much, Taking Up Space, and Loving the Legacy You Create.

Read: www.amplifyrespect.com/your-best-is...

"Your best is more than good enough."

Don't miss this!! Tomorrow, I am honored to publish this conversation with Kari Ginsburg, author of Hey Glitterbomb!

Kari's joy and enthusiasm shines as we talk about how to fight burnout.

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As you might know, I'm currently suing the Utah Legislature over their refusal to issue me a press credential to cover the Capitol.

A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in September.

We just filed an appeal with the 10th Circuit in Denver.

Let's break down some of the key arguments 🧵

Expert, respectful trans healthcare is so important!!

Help Point of Pride collect data to support joyful, hopeful healthcare initiatives for trans people.

Open to all trans and non-binary people age 18+ who live within the United States.

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HELL GATE HAS SEEN ENOUGH ZOHRAN MAMDANI 111TH MAYOR OF NEW YORK CITY

NBC, The New York Times, and most importantly @hellgatenyc.com call the NYC mayoral race for Zohran Mamdani.

You deserve to eat, whether or not you have the cash to do so comfortably.

So let's review some options!

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About The Flytrap The Flytrap is bringing principled and diverse cultural criticism from a feminist perspective back to the internet.

The Flytrap is a worker-owned, community-focused feminist media group founded by journalists, writers, and artists. Our motto is "fuck the algorithm." Because fuck the algorithm.

An Urgent SNAP Crisis Looms — Plus This Week's Must-Have Grocery Deals With SNAP benefits for 750,000 Oregonians at risk, here's how we can help each other — starting with free Savers Club memberships to those in need and the best grocery deals across Portland.

With SNAP benefits for 750,000 Oregonians at risk, here's how we can help each other — starting with free Savers Club memberships to those in need and the best grocery deals across Portland.