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Trans in WV | Jewish | Appalachian organizer | press relations | National Storyteller for PP & WeTestify | Tornado & black hole enthusiast | views are mine

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

7 months

The past 30 hours have been a whirlwind but absolutely unforgettable. It was wonderful to chat with @Hozier about his allyship and how it intersects with his work. I’m beyond thankful for Andrew’s ongoing support of the LGBTQ+ community and our impeccable taste in shoes.

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This is basically a 20-year gap. Wow.

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National media hasn't grasped the severity of the flooding in Appalachia. Entire downtowns and highways are gone, homes washed away, many without power, cell service, or escape routes. We are one of the poorest regions in the U.S. and many won’t recover. Our region needs help.

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Flooding in Western NC / Appalachia MTNs from Hurricane Helene was very very bad. Photos still coming... They need serious help up there.

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Trans kids deserve to become trans adults.

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In this four part essay, I will discuss…

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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“Gender non-confirming people will continue to participate in public life to the fullest extent. We will be everywhere the sun touches - there is no other option.” - CoyoteSnout

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Not a damn thing.

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Sylvia Rivera on the emergence of "rainbow capitalism" in Pride, 2001.

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After some tension between House & Senate, West Virginia became the 2nd state to strike down a full ban on gender affirming care in the nation. We testified, we organized, we protected our community. While this bill is still harmful, the lives of trans WVians were saved tonight🏳️‍⚧️

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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I cannot thank @lizzo and @Yitty enough for this opportunity. I’m proud of be fighting for the trans community, for abortion care and reproductive justice, and for all of Appalachia.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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I am a trans person, childhood rape victim, & abortion patient. Tonight, I received this email response from WV Sen. Azinger. Not only does the Senator not seem to understand the difference between gender & sex he can't even recall the names of those he shares a chamber with.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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A reminder: There has always been an urge to write off Appalachia / red states because it’s easier to dismiss and accept the artificial divides that capitalism and voter suppression created. Appalachian states are not red, they are suppressed.

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We aren’t going anywhere 🏳️‍⚧️

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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We need as many people as possible to show up to the WV State Capital Thursday, March 9th at 2pm to protest the anti-LGBTQ+ bills that have been introduced and passed this legislative session. It’s time to show our lawmakers that the LGBTQ+ community of WV will not tolerate these

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Everyone in the state of West Virginia right now.

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Trans people exist. We are valid. We will not be broken.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Thank you to First Presbyterian Church of Morgantown for for standing in solidarity with us Trans West Virginians. We are loved. We are seen. We are valid. We’re not going back. Keep an eye out for solidarity banners across the state!

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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We have always been here and always will be 🏳️‍⚧️

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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It never fails - whenever there's a disaster in Appalachia, people come out of nowhere to criticize how our folks vote and where we live instead of offering help. Every single time, the eugenics rhetoric surfaces during disasters in our region.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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@Esqueer_ My god, the amount of teeth pulling it took to get our HRC to recognize trans and nonbinary folks in our city DEI plan prior to my appointment was insane

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“And I’d do it again.”

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Read Abolish Rent

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The battle has spread to northern waters

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All of West Virginia today.

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Aurora in the hollers of West Virginia ✨

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Trans men & nonbinary individuals have been largely left out of the conversation & movement around abortion justice since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Please remember that we can and do become pregnant, as well as have abortions. Love, a trans man who has had an abortion 💜

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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To the Delegates who misgendered me, called me an “abomination” for being trans & having an abortion, to the “pro-life” woman who smiled over my rape, I hope you find peace. I may be an abomination but I will never stop fighting for my community or for safe access to abortion.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Reiterating that there has always been an urge to write off Appalachia / red states because it’s easier to dismiss and accept the artificial divides that capitalism & voter suppression created. Appalachian states are not red, they are suppressed. Remember this when organizing.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Easily 250-300 students and faculty walking out in opposition of the Pride flag ban in Mon County, WV schools. These folks are absolutely incredible!

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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These are the books that the members of the WV GOP are hellbent on banning from public and school libraries. How’s this for censorship from the so called “anti-censorship” party?

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Happy Trans Day of Visibility. May our community find collective joy, comfort, and solidarity on this day🏳️‍⚧️

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Y’all masking? Wearing a mask during an ongoing pandemic is a rad thing to do. In addition to protecting yourself and your loved ones from C19 and other illnesses, masking helps to make spaces accessible for all. Masking is both community and mutual aid 🤝🏻

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y’all masking?

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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We did it, y’all! We raised over $25k for the ONLY abortion clinic in West Virginia! Thanks to you all, roughly 50 WVians have their abortion care paid for in full. Thank you for helping me keep my community safe - I cannot tell y’all how much this means to me.

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@0liviajulianna

Olivia Julianna 🇺🇸🦅🗳️

@0liviajulianna

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Ash is a trans organizer, childhood SA victim, & abortion patient from WV. They received this email from WV Sen. Azinger after their story was shared on the Senate floor. To fight back, they’re raising funds for the only abortion clinic in WV. Donate below 👇🏼

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Laura Powell

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If the massive increase in LGBT identification in recent years is a result of increased acceptance, why aren't we seeing large numbers of Gen X and older coming out of the closet?

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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As a trans man who has had abortions, it's wrong to exclude trans, nonbinary, intersex, & AFAB folks from the conversation. This reinforces the misconception that abortion only affects c!s women - overlooking impacts on partners, families, & the LGBTQIA+ community. Do better.

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Brianna Wu

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As a transgender woman, I am appalled by efforts to turn abortion from a women’s issue to a “pregnant person’s” issue. No. Stop. Wait. Don’t. I don’t care if some rando trans man decides to get pregnant, abortion is a women’s issue. It is the height of narscasism to attempt

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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I’ve created a small guide on where to seek gender affirming care, including abortion and reproductive health care, for transgender Appalachians 🏳️‍⚧️ Please note, this is a working list and some states have total abortion bans in place. For those states, please utilize PlanCPills

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Abortion is not a religious matter and the Capitol is not a place of worship. Separation of Church and State exist for a reason.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Tonight the City of Morgantown became the first city in West Virginia to issue a Proclamation declaring November as Transgender Awareness Month & Transgender Day of Remembrance! I’m humbled to have received this proclamation - I hope our ancestors are proud 🏳️‍⚧️

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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“Saw y’all on the tv givin’ them hell in the Capitol and I’m so proud. When you were behind the podium, I said, ‘that’s my kid, they ain’t takin’ any shit!’- My very Appalachian father

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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I spoke with a single mother of 2 here in WV. She used the enhanced #ChildTaxCredit to offset costs for diapers, clothing, and food for her family. She is now unsure as to how she is going to put food on the table. @Sen_JoeManchin this is your constituent that you’ve abandoned.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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For those of y’all saying “these anti-LGBTQ+ bills are too extreme for some Republicans to pass”, y’all said the same exact thing about access to safe abortions - now look where we are. If you’re not pushing back against these pieces of legislation, you side with our oppressors.

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Picked up and threw out some trash from a little free library.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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I can now share a snippet of this news: I’ll be collaborating on a project with @Yitty / @lizzo ! As a trans Appalachian, it’s a rarity that us folks are represented in positive & supportive ways. I am so thankful for this journey & this opportunity to represent our community! 🏳️‍⚧️

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Check in with your trans loved ones and hold them close. The rhetoric and hatred towards our community is only going to continue to escalate and become more dangerous. Stay safe, friends, and know that you are loved.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Please let trans West Virginians have this small win tonight - we know this is still a ban. But we need to hold space for the trans lives protected tonight & of the 18 anti-trans bills that were introduced, only 2 survived this session. Please let us have this joy - we need it.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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After some tension between House & Senate, West Virginia became the 2nd state to strike down a full ban on gender affirming care in the nation. We testified, we organized, we protected our community. While this bill is still harmful, the lives of trans WVians were saved tonight🏳️‍⚧️

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The WVGOP can attack the West Virginia Trans and Queer communities in an attempt to silence and hide us, but we aren’t going anywhere. I refuse to hide. I refuse to be silent. I will fight for my community until my dying breath - I’m not backing down.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Things feel heavy and bleak here in West Virginia, and while these feelings are valid, this isn’t the end, folks. We can organize and educate our way to a brighter future in West Virginia. We cannot give up hope, y’all. We must keep up the good fight!

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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For the first time in the City of a Morgantown's history, a Pride flag is now on display in City Hall, sending a powerful message of support to our LGBTQI+ community! Truly grateful to the Morgantown City Council for assisting me and making this possible 🌈

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@disrupthehuman This is so disappointing

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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These fascists do not belong in West Virginia. Absolute cowards.

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THE WEST VIRGINIA HOLLER

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White supremacist group Patriot Front marching through the streets of Charleston, WV “Be vigilant. They cover their faces for a reason. My bet is hardly anyone in this group is from WV. Most times, groups like this will bus people in to try to recruit new members.”

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The 2024 West Virginia legislative session

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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“If you don’t like it here, leave”, is a common response we see from the anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-abortion crowds. I’m a proud Mountaineer and I’m not going anywhere. This my home and these are my mountains, too.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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During Pride month, let's not pinkwash the realities of genocide, colonization, and apartheid. Reject them entirely. Queer liberation is inseparable from the end of Isr @el 's occupation of Palestine & their exploitation of queer Palestinians. Happy Pride and free Palestine!

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@Esqueer_ How are they even validating this in their minds?!

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Here in West Virginia, we have lost our right to bodily autonomy. We’re without safe drinking water. Public education is being attacked & defunded. Queer, Black, Brown, & other marginalized communities are being openly discriminated against for simply existing. We deserve better.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Yesterday, I underwent gender-affirming top surgery! While I have a long recovery ahead, I cannot explain the immediate gender euphoria & liberation I felt. I’m grateful for this journey & I look forward to this next step of healing, growth, & whatever grand adventure lies ahead.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Hey @uhaul mind explaining why y’all are renting out your vehicles to neo Nazis?

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Why @realDonaldTrump didn’t get his white supremicist gang a ride to the protest? Hopping out the back of a uhaul that you’re packed in like sardines when it’s 80 degrees out all while paying 39 cents a mile to fight for racism is crazyyyyy. 😂😂😂😂😂😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😩😩

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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In West Virginia: *the City of Morgantown is introducing my proclamation declaring November as Trans Awareness Month *the LGBTQ+ community is organizing our hills & hollers. *Rosemary Ketchum is running to be WV’s first openly trans Mayor. Don’t sleep on us queer Mountaineers🏳️‍🌈

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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After a record breaking wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in West Virginia's legislative session, organizers, allies, & officials successfully blocked bans on GAC for youth & books, along with the transphobic Women’s Bill of Rights. For now the WV LGBTQ+ community can rest! Sine Die!

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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The mere introduction of these bills conveys a message to trans West Virginians that our elected officials are aiming to dehumanize and erase our existence. Thankful for this opportunity to speak with @ErinInTheMorn on what’s unfolding here in West Virginia.

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Erin Reed

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1. A new bill in West Virginia, Senate Bill 194, would mandate all therapists "cure" trans people of being trans under 21. I spoke with leading organizers in the state who told me the bill is one of the most dangerous this cycle. subscribe to support my work.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Under the “conservative agenda”, West Virginia ranks: 50th in health care 50th in child care accessibility 47th in education 47th in economy 46th in the country overall But sure, a grifter with no tangible solutions for helping West Virginians will turn things around.

@MorriseyWV

Patrick Morrisey

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West Virginia, we have a choice to make. Trust our conservative agenda to folks with no record of delivering. Or stand with a conservative fighter with a record of winning.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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The violent threats I'm receiving for being openly trans in West Virginia are overwhelming - but rather than give into the hatred, I continue to prioritize trans joy. Our hills and hollers have always been beautifully queer, and no amount of bigotry can take that away.

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Dropping MA / donation locations under this thread as I find them. Feel free to add on!

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The fact that the major LGBTQ+ organization in West Virginia apparently voted last weekend to hire a lobbyist who consistently voted against LGBTQ+ pieces of legislation when in office is slap in the face to every Queer person in West Virginia.

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As a reminder, I carry Narcan, drug deactivators, Plan B, pregnancy tests, as well reproductive health and sexual health products. I am a safe person to come to if you need assistance - day or night - and I’m happy to mail items discreetly. Stay safe out there, friends 🌈

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As a trans man self-managing my abortion in West Virginia, where a total abortion ban is in place, I want to break down some stigmas and discuss what this experience is like for me and other trans people in the state navigating this ban. #abortion

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A world without trans people has never existed and it never will artist: Daniel Torraca IG: torracadh

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Just a reminder that these Nazis had a police escort meaning they had a permit. The City of Charleston would have had to approve said permit to provide the police protection. City leadership has a lot to answer for.

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We have white supremacists and neo N @zis , (Patriot Front), openly marching in Charleston, West Virginia. This is the behavior our extremist politicians are encouraging and supporting. West Virginians deserve better than this.

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No hate in our hollers!

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An anti-abortion and anti-trans group rolled into town today. Numerous community members and students protested against this hatred. We will continue the counter-protest tomorrow in front of the WVU free speech zone beginning at 7am! Plan B & other resources will be available!

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Appalachians stand with Palestine 🇵🇸

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According to a trusted source, Del. Steele has asked HB 2007 (banning of gender affirming surgery for minors) the caucus’ “top priority”. Del. Chiarelli is hoping to ban gender affirming care for adults. Sen. Azinger will intro more anti-LGBTQ+ bills this week. #wvpol

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The West Virginia Transgender Coalition is a grassroots org formed by trans activists and organizers, Ash & Sam. We are hosting our first meeting on 2/10 @ 7pm. If you are interested in joining the WVTC, please fill out this brief form. #wvpol #trans

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Those outside of WV & Appalachia need to understand that @JimJusticeWV & @JDVance1 do not represent us. Both men are corrupt & individualistic, capitalizing on our region's struggles. There is so much love and solidarity in Appalachia - don't let these two convince you otherwise.

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Justice: We become totally unhinged if Donald Trump is not elected in November.

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Happy Pride!

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The New York Times

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Breaking News: Donald Trump has been indicted in the classified documents case, the first time a former U.S. president has faced federal criminal charges.

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Roe v. Wade is dead. We are seeing seeing the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws being passed. We have absolutely no choice - we have to help each other. I will always help you get an abortion. I will always help you find LGBTQ+ safe spaces. The government will not save us - we save us.

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WV SB 197 is another horrific bill introduced. In addition to charging trans people with a felony if they are within 2500ft of a school, this bill would also force schools to report trans parents to the government. This would criminalize trans people for simply existing. #wvpol

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2 years

Students and faculty have walked out of MHS to protest the banning of Pride flags in Mon County, WV schools. I am so proud of them! @ErinInTheMorn @ACLU_WV @motownwvpride @FairnessWV

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2 years

Y’all thought this abortion ban in WV couldn’t get any more vile? The language in this resolution is textbook fascism: stating the goal of reducing those with uteruses to being incubators, removing them from employment, criminalizing abortion advocates & those anti-forced birth.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

2 years

The power of organizing, y’all! Big Daddy Guns will NOT be opening in Morgantown!

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I run a banned books library in my community filled w/books for all ages & LGBTQ+ resources. The library was vandalized & most books had to be thrown out. Pages were shredded, some books had fecal matter in them. I’m hoping to restock this little library:

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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HB3183 was introduced today and would ban pride flags, prohibit mental health counseling around gender or sexuality, and ban any imagery that is in relation to sexuality or gender from public spaces, including schools. The @wvgop is actively trying to erase Queer people #wvpol

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‼️WV’s RFRA Bill, HB 3042 has passed‼️It is now legal in the state of West Virginia to discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community and other minority communities under the guise of religious freedom. Here are the Senators and Delegates that support discrimination, tell them how you

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Abortion isn’t evil. Abortion isn’t wrong. Abortion is healthcare. Your reason is the right reason - don’t let anyone tell you differently.

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We have white supremacists and neo N @zis , (Patriot Front), openly marching in Charleston, West Virginia. This is the behavior our extremist politicians are encouraging and supporting. West Virginians deserve better than this.

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Can I call you Jo? 🤷‍♀️

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Downtown Charleston, WV right now

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Speaker Hanshaw is all of us right now.

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Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia independent, says he's considering re-registering as a Democrat and running for president, sources say. Follow live updates:

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This morning I spoke out against WV HB 4654 which could make it criminally punishable to distribute or exhibit “obscene material”. Let’s be clear - this is a book ban aimed at harming the LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. Our state deserves better than this. #wvpol

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Interesting that these legislators won’t vote against childhood marriage since it “rarely happens” yet they were more than eager to strip away healthcare from trans West Virginians which includes surgeries that simply do not occur.

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bekina05

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Talked to a WV legislator today who said he doesn’t support the #childmarriageban bill because he doesn’t believe in making laws about things that rarely, if ever, happen. 1/2

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I grew up queer and trans without anyone taking me to drag shows or other Pride events, yet here I am - queer and trans as ever.

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Eric Sorensen

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Hate to break it to extreme Republicans, I grew up gay without anyone taking me to a drag show.

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WV’s first anti-trans bill HB 2007 has passed the House. It will now go on to Senate. This bill will ban all gender affirming care and surgeries for our trans youth. Gender affirming care is healthcare - these are the delegates who voted to strip away that healthcare. #wvpol

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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TW: rape / incest SB 584 is being introduced during Wednesday morning’s Senate floor session. This bill would remove the exception of rape and incest to obtain an abortion in West Virginia. As a childhood rape survivor and abortion patient, this is absolute cruelty. #wvpol

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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Delegate Chiarelli has introduced HB 2923, which make our public libraries criminally liable for adolescents who check out materials deemed “inappropriate” - likely anything LGBTQ+ related. This bill is dangerous for our educators and students. #wvpol

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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WVU folks & surrounding community members, I’ll be outside of the Lair this afternoon in the free speech area for a bit. I’ll have a list Black, POC, and Queer-friendly mental health resources available. Or if any of y’all simply need a hug or someone to chat with, I’ll be there.

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Check on your trans friends in West Virginia. We are not okay. While our lives and rights are up for debate, we are continuing to be used as political pawns. It is beyond exhausting. We deserve better.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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As attacks on the WV trans community ramp up, so do the vile messages. This individual felt the need to tell a Jewish trans person to “find God” while in the same breath state that I’m preying on children. Again, this is the rhetoric the @wvgop is encouraging.

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ash / אלעזר (he/they) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸

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It’s official! We at Project Rainbow will be opening our doors to West Virginia’s first LGBTQ+ shelter! We cannot thank our community for helping make this dream a reality! We keep us safe 🌈

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Don’t sleep on West Virginia organizers and activists 🏳️‍⚧️

@ErinInTheMorn

Erin Reed

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1. Major victories in West Virginia for transgender people! The state has defeated 20 anti-LGBTQ+ bills, leaving activists celebrating. Bills defeated include a gender affirming care ban and a bill to end legal recognition for trans people. Subscribe to support my work.

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Me: West Virginia is so exhausting, I need to get out. Also me: I will never stop fighting for the people of West Virginia and I will go scorched-earth on your ass if you talk negatively about my state.

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