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roysexton · 1 year
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I’ve arrived.
I’ve arrived. 😊 I’m a “top ten legal marketing read in 2018!” In all seriousness, I’m proud to be on this JD Supra list alongside stellar folks like Amber Bollman (one of my first Legal Marketing Association buddies), Yolanda Cartusciello, Morgan Ribeiro, Stefanie Marrone (cookies!), Gregory Fleischmann, Ryan King, my sister in mischief Laura Toledo, Sheenika Gandhi, Adam Hopkins, Erin West, and…
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romancescams · 1 year
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SCARS Q&A Questions & Answers 11/9/2022 With Special Guest Erin West
SCARS Q&A Questions & Answers 11/9/2022 With Special Guest Erin West
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the-cimmerians · 2 months
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At midnight on Saturday, more than 20 anti-LGBTQ+ bills died in West Virginia after the legislature adjourned sine die. Bills that did not pass included the misleadingly named "Women’s Bill of Rights," which would have ended legal recognition for transgender people in the state, as well as a bill that would have prohibited gender-affirming care for all transgender youth. West Virginia is the second state in a week hinting that anti-transgender legislative attacks are encountering resistance. Last week, Florida's legislature also adjourned, effectively killing dozens of anti-transgender bills.
One bill that failed to pass as the West Virginia legislature adjourned was House Bill 5243, also known as the misleadingly-named "Women’s Bill of Rights" by its proponents. The bill primarily aimed to exclude transgender individuals from all legal gender protections in the state. Riley Gaines, who heavily promoted the bill, joined Governor Jim Justice at a press conference where it was announced as a major policy priority. The proposed legislation would have led to bathroom restrictions, prohibitions on driver's license and ID changes, and the elimination of legal recognition for transgender people's gender identities. Despite frantic, last-minute efforts by some Republicans to pass it, Democratic lawmakers countered by proposing dozens of amendments for debate. As a result, Republicans placed it at the bottom of the calendar.
“HB 5243 offered no real tangible protections for cisgender women, all while punching down on another marginalized community, and sought to erase protections for transgender West Virginians,” says Ash Orr, a trans organizer in West Virginia, “Essentially, it amounted to yet another culture war bill designed to divert attention from genuine issues affecting all residents of West Virginia.”
Another bill that did not pass in West Virginia was House Bill 5297, which sought to entirely prohibit gender-affirming care for all transgender youth. The state had previously enacted a ban on gender-affirming care, but it included an exception for transgender youth experiencing "severe dysphoria." HB 5297 aimed to eliminate that exception. More than 400 health care providers signed a letter opposing the bill, describing gender-affirming care as lifesaving and urging the legislature to reject it. The bill failed to pass before the legislature adjourned, meaning that at least some transgender youth in the state will continue to be able to receive care, making it one of the few red states where this is still the case.
The state is the latest in a series of developments suggesting that the anti-transgender panic gripping the GOP may be diminishing in the lead-up to the 2024 elections. Florida also recently adjourned without passing numerous anti-transgender and anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Recent elections have raised questions about the effectiveness of anti-transgender policies in driving voter turnout. In 2023, more than 70% of Moms for Liberty candidates were defeated. The Virginia legislature shifted to Democratic control, despite Governor Youngkin's efforts to campaign for Republicans by emphasizing anti-transgender politics as a policy priority. Governor Andy Beshear was reelected in Kentucky despite substantial ad expenditures attacking him for vetoing anti-transgender legislation.
When asked about the failure of these to pass, Orr stated, “The truth is, transgender people of all ages are living happy, complete, and beautiful lives - this contradicts the false narrative created around our community by anti-transgender politicians.”
The only bill that did pass in the state was a bill that would stop non-binary gender markers on birth certificates, though it is unclear what effect the legislation would have given that the state did not have a history of issuing such birth certificates.
Although these bills are failing to pass in states that have historically targeted transgender individuals, it remains unclear whether their failure signifies a genuine shift away from targeting LGBTQ+ people or merely a pause in anticipation of the 2024 election outcomes. The threat remains significant in many areas, with a few extreme bills being enacted this year, including a gender-affirming care ban in Wyoming and an adult bathroom ban in Utah. Additionally, some new states have witnessed the successful advancement of anti-trans legislation, such as a "Parents Rights in Education" bill in Washington, which could lead to forced outings, and a bill in New Hampshire that permits sports and bathroom bans. The national budget debate also includes anti-trans provisions that are still under negotiation.
Nevertheless, activists in states that have experienced the most severe attacks see reasons for celebration and hope. The failure of dozens of bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community means that residents in these states will have another year to prepare and strategize. If the 2024 elections yield unfavorable results for Republicans who have advocated anti-transgender legislation, similar to the outcomes in 2022 and 2023, it could further argue against the political viability of making these bills a policy priority. Most importantly, transgender individuals in these states are granted the valuable gift of time to catch their breath following the relentless barrage of legislative efforts that have dominated political discourse over the past five years.
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glimmerofawesome · 3 months
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adhd-academia · 2 years
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magical realism summer reading list!!
gonna be reading these books over the summer & i’m really excited about it so i wanted to share. message me if you’ve read any of them so i can talk to you about them!
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
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pernillecfcw · 1 month
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Match day -1 💙💙
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Erin: It really bothers you that Tabii listens to me sometimes! Sasha: Yes, but you shouldn't take it personally. It bugs me when Tabii listens to anyone who isn't me.
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Can’t wait for them to announce the new West End cast in 2025 and it’s Kelsee Aragon, Courtney Mack Boleyn, Natalie Paris Cleves, and Erin Howard.
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chelseajackarmy · 1 month
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teartra · 2 years
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Finally, I have them all
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thekeypa · 3 months
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“I do know that the humanity and dignity of the Palestinian people must be recognized and uplifted. There is no doubt that this is a humanitarian crisis, and people around the world are recognizing this and speaking up.”
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amateurletariat · 2 months
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Can we please keep good news coming
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jjsarchx · 1 year
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some warrior designs, featuring herbert and dan :) as well as some original warrior cats + ocs
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glimmerofawesome · 7 months
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Proper Chels.
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thecrownnet · 8 months
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Netflix's hit royal drama, The Crown, is set to hang up its robe and scepter after 60 episodes later this year, with the release of it's sixth and final series.
The chronological dramatization of the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and her family has been the recipient of both praise and the subject of controversy since its debut in 2016, but has proven to be one of Netflix's most successful and talked about original productions to date.
Though no official release date has yet been given, the show's final season is expected to debut before the end of the year. Here, Newsweek looks ahead at what to expect from season six of The Crown.
*Read more via link above. **The Crown Season 5 will be coming to DVD and Blu-ray on October 17, 2023.
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