Lily E. Rood (she/her)
@lilyerood.bsky.social
Poet, organizer, storyteller. Trans kids deserve to grow up. All views here my own.
Massachusetts does NOT ban trans youth from joining sports teams consistent with their gender identity, and instead, PROTECTS their ability to do so. Nothing in today's SCOTUS decision changes that.
I'm so thankful to Becky and her mom for their trust, generosity, and strength in front of the Supreme Court. No matter what the Court says, Becky is a hero for standing up for herself and trans girls like her. Doing what's right, even when the odds are against you, is the definition of courage.
We don't have to choose between freezing the rent, making universal child care a reality, and ensuring transgender youth have the freedom to be themselves. New York should be a safe and affordable place to raise every family.
talia jane@taliajane.bsky.social · last mo.Mamdani announces $15M for trans healthcare, includes launching a call/text resource support line. Notes city Law Dept filed an amicus brief against subpoenas for medical records. Hospitals suspended care to trans youth following a Trump EO. This seems to try working around that, doesn’t mention it
Should we all just get along with Ben Shapiro? I argue otherwise: open.substack.com/pub/transver...
No, We Don't Have to Live in Harmony With Ben Shapiro
We have to live with — not platform — one another.
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The internet is so good for fascist logics. People can label an entire identity group (multiple of late, really) as violent and unworthy of care without having ever MET someone in that group. You should have to have coffee with 5 trans people before you tweet an opinion about trans people. But alas.
I got so worked up about some lady wearing a "trans women are men" T-shirt out in public (at a farmers' market, for goodness sake!) the other day that I made a counter. Would anyone buy?
Extremists in Congress tried legislating trans kids out of sports and they FAILED. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social took the "Child Predator Empowerment Act" head-on and the political will wasn't there. All the more absurd, then, that SCOTUS will take this on. We have to fight. www.aclu.org/press-releas...
Supreme Court Will Hear Challenges to Bans on Athletic Participation by Transgender Students | American Civil Liberties Union
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court today granted certiorari in two federal court cases involving transgender youth challenging bans on their participation...
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Incredible news for trans people - the Medicaid provision is out of the Trump horror bill. It did not require a point of order vote, and instead, Republicans pulled it out on their own, likely knowing they would lose the vote. Good job to everyone for calling their Senators.
Oriana González@oriana.bsky.social · last yr.News: The most recent GOP reconciliation bill no longer has the provision to ban Medicaid from being used on gender-affirming care The parliamentarian had disqualified the provision, but Republicans had left it on the text — it now has been removed
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it. I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's victory is a trans movement victory. When you stand unapologetically behind trans kids, it doesn't matter whether you're a Kentucky moderate (@andybeshearky.bsky.social) or a DSA member. You're something more important: principled. And you win. 🏳️⚧️ #zohran #nycmayor
We’re incredibly proud of our Founder and Executive Vice President, Lily E. Rood, for speaking at the Christopher Street Project & National Trans Visibility March Session. Want to support our work? Head to transleadership.org 📬 Apply for an open volunteer position 💵 Support our summer pledge drive
"I hold my fear with my fearlessness. They co-exist in a tension powerful enough to fuel a revolution." - from my new essay, "I Am Not Afraid," out now!
I published a new essay this morning. I hope you'll give it a read! transverse.substack.com/p/i-am-not-a...
I Am Not Afraid
On the tension between fear and its powerlessness, and on collective liberation.
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Just two days from now some incredible community organizers will be in conversation for us to gain knowledge and inspiration. I'd love to see you there: bit.ly/ntlc-panel
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Hoping to see many folks who've followed along with my work at its first big product, this incredible event! Register today for free: www.jotform.com/form/2515483...
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NTLC@ntlcouncil.bsky.social · last yr.Join us next week at our Community Organizing Panel! Hear from: ✨ Cecelia Rose LaPointe (wiin/they) ✨ Adrien Lawyer (he/him) ✨ Adaku Utah (all pronouns) ✨ Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine (he/they) #TransLeadership #CommunityOrganizing #LGBTQLeadership #NTLC #LaunchToLead
Join us next week at our Community Organizing Panel! Hear from: ✨ Cecelia Rose LaPointe (wiin/they) ✨ Adrien Lawyer (he/him) ✨ Adaku Utah (all pronouns) ✨ Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine (he/they) #TransLeadership #CommunityOrganizing #LGBTQLeadership #NTLC #LaunchToLead
New on our blog: team spotlight featuring NTLC Founder Lily E. Rood. Read more about her story here at shorturl.at/AUilU #TransLeadership #NTLC
NTLC Team Spotlight: How Lily E. Rood Is Building Pathways for Trans Leaders
Lily E. Rood’s decision to found a nonprofit dedicated to trans leadership was the product of years of experience in organizing alongside peers and mentors. From leading projects to serving on coll…
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CNN reports that in a private meeting, Senator Michael Bennet erupted, accusing Democratic leadership of having "No strategy, no plan, and no message on this spending bill" (direct quote)
What just happened at Columbia is a warning: we will go down fighting or go down anyways. There are No. Other. Options. They capitulated to the right, brought in NYPD, hired Mike Pompeo for goodness sake, and still got hammered by fascism. We must for academic freedom No. Matter. What.
@zoandbehold.bsky.social was a true role model for me as I found the courage to come out, transition, and lead as my whole self. She's continuing the hard work that made that possible, and I am so, so grateful.
Rep. Zooey Zephyr@zoandbehold.bsky.social · last yr.These kind of votes are born out of trans representation in government. Rep. Howell & I have built solid relationships with Republicans and those relationships change hearts, minds, and (eventually) votes. It is painful, grueling work. But it makes a difference.
These kind of votes are born out of trans representation in government. Rep. Howell & I have built solid relationships with Republicans and those relationships change hearts, minds, and (eventually) votes. It is painful, grueling work. But it makes a difference.
Rep. Zooey Zephyr@zoandbehold.bsky.social · last yr.Two BIG wins in Motnana! We killed two anti-trans bills today (a drag ban & a bill requiring CPS to remove trans kids from parents). I'm so grateful for Montana Democrats, who have stood unwavering in their support of trans rights. And grateful to all the Republicans who said enough is enough.
This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a trans leader - thank you, @zoandbehold.bsky.social - and if folks are interested in additional opportunities to engage in trans leadership development, we're here to help at ntlcc.org 💙
NTLCC
The National Transgender Leadership Conference Committee (NTLCC) will bring together trans and gender non-conforming leaders from across the U.S. to build community and progress.
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I remember talking to a friend in mid-November about how, if nothing else, the election results would *have* to push Democrats away from the centrist middling that Harris embraced and towards something more engaging for young, working families. I should have known we'd somehow see the opposite.
Incredible. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social, I hope you're ready for the >25% of Gen Z folks who identify as queer to sink your primary bid. Candidates like @aoc.bsky.social who bring economic populism AND principled, equity-driven social policy to the table will fare much better in a moment of change.
Will Bunch@willbunch.bsky.social · last yr.I always thought Newsom would be a terrible 2028 candidate for the Dems but this clinches it -- he is utterly dead to me www.politico.com/news/2025/03...