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Marisa KabasExclusive from me — Daniel Moraff, one of the political operatives behind Graham Platner's rise and fall, has been accused of sexual assault. Full story here:
@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul 19thNews deep dive on extremist WA ballot initiative which would require EVERY K-12 girls to have their B-A sex medically verified through genetic or hormone tests [which are expensive] or reproductive anatomy inspection [yuck] before they can play girls’ sports.
How Washington state’s sports ballot measure will impact all girlsA ballot initiative to bar transgender girls from girls’ teams would require all girls to ‘verify’ their identity.19thnews.org
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BeijingPalmerso I just want to emphasize something here that non-media people might not pick up on: Marisa is an independent journalist and is taking on the risk of being sued by Moraff here without any institutional backing. That's admirable bravery - and also means being very, very certain of the facts.
Exclusive from me — Daniel Moraff, one of the political operatives behind Graham Platner's rise and fall, has been accused of sexual assault. Full story here:
Exclusive: Political operative behind Graham Platner's rise accused of sexual assaultA spokesperson for Daniel Moraff said: “Any suggestion that he committed a criminal offence is false and without foundation."www.thehandbasket.co
When STLPR informed him that Pérez Paz had been shot and killed alongside his wife, the attorney said it “doesn’t matter” before hanging up the phone.
Adam Sawyer“If immigration hadn't picked up my brother, my sister-in-law would still be alive, and the children wouldn't be going through this sorrow,” he said. “Unfortunately, immigration — the [U.S.] government — doesn't see that. It makes no difference to them.” www.stlpr.org/law-order/20...
@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul Advocate Trump Secy of Ed, Linda McMahon -- late of World Wrestling Entertainment-- claims MD and MI schools are secretly transitioning kids and lying to parents, announces new DOJ initiative to combat non-existent problem. www.advocate.com/politics/nat...
Trump’s education secretary claims schools are secretly transitioning children. They aren’tThe Education Department has forwarded investigations in Maryland and Michigan to the Justice Department for legal action as she threatens funding.www.advocate.com
1. Anti-trans ballot initiatives are spreading across the United States. In 2026, it appears that five states: Colorado, Washington, Arizona, Nebraska, and Missouri will send such referendums to voters. Allied organizations are trying to fight back. Subscribe to support our journalism.
Anti-Trans Ballot Initiatives Spread In Five States, As Some Opposition To Them GrowsThe fight pits billionaire money against transgender people and allied organizations in five states.www.erininthemorning.com
Still pushing this. I'd really like a face, if that's not a weird thing to say. gofund.me/dad64ee08
Donate to I'm not going back: Help Sian access gender-affirming care, organized by Sian PennyMy name is Sian and I am crowdfunding for gender confirming surg… Sian Penny needs your support for I'm not going back: Help Sian access gender-affirming caregofund.me
This figure significantly understates the true cost to taxpayers. First, it only includes the direct cost of Medicaid for the employees. But Walmart’s low wages for these employees also makes their families eligible for Medicaid. So Including dependents doubles the cost to taxpayers. #GOP own this!
Crazy Mary antifascistAdd it to the list of changes needed open.substack.com/pub/populari...
These panels from the Trans Unity Quilt project unveiled in London on Saturday are giving us comfort. Take a break and learn about the project and see some of @valorievandieman.bsky.social's favorite entries on Assigned Media today. assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Patchwork of Trans Lives and Art Unveiled in London - Assigned MediaA 300 square foot quilt made by trans folk across the UK was unveiled this weekend at the London Trans+ Pride march.assignedmedia.org
Imagine being a kid and learning that both your parents have been arrested by ICE. You’ll need to survive on your own. This is the reality the Perez kids are living. This week, we shadow the four siblings as they face an impossible choice: Go to Guatemala or stay in Florida as a family torn apart.
Children are being left behind as ICE detains parents across the countrySix miles from Mar-a-Lago, Guatemalan families are being ripped apart. Kids are left to fend for themselves as ICE detains their parents.revealnews.org