Erin Reed
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New Mary Peltola ad.
“No, I don’t want kids getting surgeries to change genders, or men in girls bathrooms.”
Dem, (AK-AL)
“No, I don’t want kids getting surgeries to change genders, or men in girls bathrooms.”
Dem, (AK-AL)
September 20, 2026 at 11:43 AM
New Mary Peltola ad.
“No, I don’t want kids getting surgeries to change genders, or men in girls bathrooms.”
Dem, (AK-AL)
“No, I don’t want kids getting surgeries to change genders, or men in girls bathrooms.”
Dem, (AK-AL)
Look at my wife go! :)
In exciting gaming news (for me), I just hit base 90s in OldSchool RuneScape, and am only 100 total levels away from maxing my account!
I may be a kickass politician, but I'm also pretty good at my medieval point-and-click MMO. 😤
I may be a kickass politician, but I'm also pretty good at my medieval point-and-click MMO. 😤
September 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Look at my wife go! :)
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these dem consultants tell dems to echo right wing narratives to "take the issue off the table" but all it does is validate the right wing attack and anger center left/progressive support and make it more likely the candidate will lose
September 18, 2026 at 5:31 PM
these dem consultants tell dems to echo right wing narratives to "take the issue off the table" but all it does is validate the right wing attack and anger center left/progressive support and make it more likely the candidate will lose
Another Iowa Dem releases an ad in response to anti-trans ads against her.
"We need to protect kids, and we need common sense rules to keep sports fair for boys and for girls. Parents know what's best for our kids. Washington needs to stay out of it."
From Lindsay James, IA-02.
"We need to protect kids, and we need common sense rules to keep sports fair for boys and for girls. Parents know what's best for our kids. Washington needs to stay out of it."
From Lindsay James, IA-02.
September 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Another Iowa Dem releases an ad in response to anti-trans ads against her.
"We need to protect kids, and we need common sense rules to keep sports fair for boys and for girls. Parents know what's best for our kids. Washington needs to stay out of it."
From Lindsay James, IA-02.
"We need to protect kids, and we need common sense rules to keep sports fair for boys and for girls. Parents know what's best for our kids. Washington needs to stay out of it."
From Lindsay James, IA-02.
In a new memo, the American Principles Project, chief architect of the anti-trans ads you have seen Republicans running for years, announces that such ads "may not be sufficient" for Republicans to win in 2026.
There is growing consensus these ads are failing.
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There is growing consensus these ads are failing.
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American Principles Project Warns Republicans That Targeting Trans People “May Not Be Sufficient” To Win 2026
The organization is one of the leading anti-trans political organizations in the United States.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:51 PM
In a new memo, the American Principles Project, chief architect of the anti-trans ads you have seen Republicans running for years, announces that such ads "may not be sufficient" for Republicans to win in 2026.
There is growing consensus these ads are failing.
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There is growing consensus these ads are failing.
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Gonna start referring to Democrats who take anti-trans stances as “Biological Republicans”
September 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Gonna start referring to Democrats who take anti-trans stances as “Biological Republicans”
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Democrats' refusal to hold Amy Acton accountable for her recent anti-trans pivot enabled this.
You cannot ask trans people to just ignore or look past stuff like this, you need to stand with us now. This gutter bigotry is unacceptable and disqualifying.
Candidates like this *are* the greater evil
You cannot ask trans people to just ignore or look past stuff like this, you need to stand with us now. This gutter bigotry is unacceptable and disqualifying.
Candidates like this *are* the greater evil
Holy shit.
Marcy Kaptur becomes the latest Dem to release an anti-trans ad, and its worse than all the rest combined.
"I voted WITH Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of schools, and let me be clear, boys should NOT play in girls sports."
This is getting out of control.
Marcy Kaptur becomes the latest Dem to release an anti-trans ad, and its worse than all the rest combined.
"I voted WITH Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of schools, and let me be clear, boys should NOT play in girls sports."
This is getting out of control.
September 17, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Democrats' refusal to hold Amy Acton accountable for her recent anti-trans pivot enabled this.
You cannot ask trans people to just ignore or look past stuff like this, you need to stand with us now. This gutter bigotry is unacceptable and disqualifying.
Candidates like this *are* the greater evil
You cannot ask trans people to just ignore or look past stuff like this, you need to stand with us now. This gutter bigotry is unacceptable and disqualifying.
Candidates like this *are* the greater evil
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Apparently @equalityohio.bsky.social considers open transphobia and pledging to work with Republicans against trans rights only worthy of a B on their scorecard.
September 17, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Apparently @equalityohio.bsky.social considers open transphobia and pledging to work with Republicans against trans rights only worthy of a B on their scorecard.
Democratic Candidate for Ohio's 9th Congressional District Marcy Kaptur announces in an ad that she "voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools."
It's one of the most hateful anti-trans ads ever released by a Dem.
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It's one of the most hateful anti-trans ads ever released by a Dem.
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September 17, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Democratic Candidate for Ohio's 9th Congressional District Marcy Kaptur announces in an ad that she "voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools."
It's one of the most hateful anti-trans ads ever released by a Dem.
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It's one of the most hateful anti-trans ads ever released by a Dem.
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Holy shit.
Marcy Kaptur becomes the latest Dem to release an anti-trans ad, and its worse than all the rest combined.
"I voted WITH Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of schools, and let me be clear, boys should NOT play in girls sports."
This is getting out of control.
Marcy Kaptur becomes the latest Dem to release an anti-trans ad, and its worse than all the rest combined.
"I voted WITH Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of schools, and let me be clear, boys should NOT play in girls sports."
This is getting out of control.
September 17, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Holy shit.
Marcy Kaptur becomes the latest Dem to release an anti-trans ad, and its worse than all the rest combined.
"I voted WITH Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of schools, and let me be clear, boys should NOT play in girls sports."
This is getting out of control.
Marcy Kaptur becomes the latest Dem to release an anti-trans ad, and its worse than all the rest combined.
"I voted WITH Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of schools, and let me be clear, boys should NOT play in girls sports."
This is getting out of control.
Reposted by Erin Reed
If you're one of these Democrats and you don't turn these attack ads into tying Musk and all his atrocities and billionaire out of state money to your Republican opponent, I don't know what the hell you're doing
A new wave of anti-trans attack ads targeting millions of voters appears to have launched on Sep. 14.
Dems targeted include Brown, Peltola, Turek, El-Sayed, and Talarico.
It is driven by Elon Musk's America Pac with a $100M ad spend planned for this election.
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Dems targeted include Brown, Peltola, Turek, El-Sayed, and Talarico.
It is driven by Elon Musk's America Pac with a $100M ad spend planned for this election.
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New Round Of Anti-Trans Attack Ads Blankets The Airwaves This Week
New ad spends have gone up targeting Talarico, Peltola, El-Sayed, Turek, and Brown, among other Democrats.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:36 PM
If you're one of these Democrats and you don't turn these attack ads into tying Musk and all his atrocities and billionaire out of state money to your Republican opponent, I don't know what the hell you're doing
A new wave of anti-trans attack ads targeting millions of voters appears to have launched on Sep. 14.
Dems targeted include Brown, Peltola, Turek, El-Sayed, and Talarico.
It is driven by Elon Musk's America Pac with a $100M ad spend planned for this election.
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Dems targeted include Brown, Peltola, Turek, El-Sayed, and Talarico.
It is driven by Elon Musk's America Pac with a $100M ad spend planned for this election.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
New Round Of Anti-Trans Attack Ads Blankets The Airwaves This Week
New ad spends have gone up targeting Talarico, Peltola, El-Sayed, Turek, and Brown, among other Democrats.
www.erininthemorning.com
September 17, 2026 at 3:32 PM
A new wave of anti-trans attack ads targeting millions of voters appears to have launched on Sep. 14.
Dems targeted include Brown, Peltola, Turek, El-Sayed, and Talarico.
It is driven by Elon Musk's America Pac with a $100M ad spend planned for this election.
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Dems targeted include Brown, Peltola, Turek, El-Sayed, and Talarico.
It is driven by Elon Musk's America Pac with a $100M ad spend planned for this election.
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Whelp, this is a pretty gross ad from Brown. It would have been completely fine without the "transgender surgeries for kids are already illegal in Ohio" part.
Notably, that law also bans all gender affirming care for youth, and top surgery for older teens, which sometimes is necessary.
Notably, that law also bans all gender affirming care for youth, and top surgery for older teens, which sometimes is necessary.
September 17, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Whelp, this is a pretty gross ad from Brown. It would have been completely fine without the "transgender surgeries for kids are already illegal in Ohio" part.
Notably, that law also bans all gender affirming care for youth, and top surgery for older teens, which sometimes is necessary.
Notably, that law also bans all gender affirming care for youth, and top surgery for older teens, which sometimes is necessary.
It's important to remind readers that while there are a few anti-trans dems, many are doing great work.
Spanberger in VA did not flinch at anti-trans attacks.
Now, she just ended Governor Youngkin's infamous rule that would ban trans students from bathrooms.
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Spanberger in VA did not flinch at anti-trans attacks.
Now, she just ended Governor Youngkin's infamous rule that would ban trans students from bathrooms.
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VA Gov. Spanberger Kills Youngkin-Era Rule That Would Have Banned Trans Students From Bathrooms
“Spanberger showed how Democrats win amidst Republican attacks.”
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September 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
It's important to remind readers that while there are a few anti-trans dems, many are doing great work.
Spanberger in VA did not flinch at anti-trans attacks.
Now, she just ended Governor Youngkin's infamous rule that would ban trans students from bathrooms.
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Spanberger in VA did not flinch at anti-trans attacks.
Now, she just ended Governor Youngkin's infamous rule that would ban trans students from bathrooms.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Arienne Childrey, an Ohio LGBTQ+ rights leader and trans candidate, speaks out about being stonewalled by the Ohio Democratic Party for confronting Dem. Governor Candidate Amy Acton's anti-trans comments.
People tell us to "just speak with the candidates."
This shows why that doesn't always work.
People tell us to "just speak with the candidates."
This shows why that doesn't always work.
Ally is a Verb
The True Story of the Ohio Democratic Establishment’s Demand for Silence, the Fight to Be Heard, and Why True Solidarity Cannot Coexist with Political Triangulation.
ari4ohio.substack.com
September 16, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Arienne Childrey, an Ohio LGBTQ+ rights leader and trans candidate, speaks out about being stonewalled by the Ohio Democratic Party for confronting Dem. Governor Candidate Amy Acton's anti-trans comments.
People tell us to "just speak with the candidates."
This shows why that doesn't always work.
People tell us to "just speak with the candidates."
This shows why that doesn't always work.
All it took was one person to confront Rob Sand at his town hall for his anti-trans statements.
There are 26 Democrats that have taken bad votes or made bad statements towards transgender people.
Those who disagreed with my article said to talk to the dems instead.
So, we are.
Go do it!
There are 26 Democrats that have taken bad votes or made bad statements towards transgender people.
Those who disagreed with my article said to talk to the dems instead.
So, we are.
Go do it!
Iowa Dem. Gov. candidate Rob Sand was confronted at a rally yesterday over anti-trans positions.
A constituent asked if he would walk them back.
He refused to, and in fact said he supported sports bans.
Another constituent shouted "COWARD!" in the background.
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A constituent asked if he would walk them back.
He refused to, and in fact said he supported sports bans.
Another constituent shouted "COWARD!" in the background.
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“Coward!”: Iowa Dem Governor Candidate Rob Sand Comes Under Fire At Campaign Rally After Saying He Agreed With Trans Sports Bans
Apparently, Sand could not tell this prospective constituent that he supported equal rights for everybody.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:33 AM
All it took was one person to confront Rob Sand at his town hall for his anti-trans statements.
There are 26 Democrats that have taken bad votes or made bad statements towards transgender people.
Those who disagreed with my article said to talk to the dems instead.
So, we are.
Go do it!
There are 26 Democrats that have taken bad votes or made bad statements towards transgender people.
Those who disagreed with my article said to talk to the dems instead.
So, we are.
Go do it!
Iowa Dem. Gov. candidate Rob Sand was confronted at a rally yesterday over anti-trans positions.
A constituent asked if he would walk them back.
He refused to, and in fact said he supported sports bans.
Another constituent shouted "COWARD!" in the background.
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A constituent asked if he would walk them back.
He refused to, and in fact said he supported sports bans.
Another constituent shouted "COWARD!" in the background.
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“Coward!”: Iowa Dem Governor Candidate Rob Sand Comes Under Fire At Campaign Rally After Saying He Agreed With Trans Sports Bans
Apparently, Sand could not tell this prospective constituent that he supported equal rights for everybody.
www.erininthemorning.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Iowa Dem. Gov. candidate Rob Sand was confronted at a rally yesterday over anti-trans positions.
A constituent asked if he would walk them back.
He refused to, and in fact said he supported sports bans.
Another constituent shouted "COWARD!" in the background.
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A constituent asked if he would walk them back.
He refused to, and in fact said he supported sports bans.
Another constituent shouted "COWARD!" in the background.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
I never thought I would see "ai accelerationist" or "doomer" out of Obama's mouth.
What a wild world, lol.
For what it's worth, I also think we need to slow down AI development and stop building data centers.
What a wild world, lol.
For what it's worth, I also think we need to slow down AI development and stop building data centers.
September 15, 2026 at 1:56 AM
I never thought I would see "ai accelerationist" or "doomer" out of Obama's mouth.
What a wild world, lol.
For what it's worth, I also think we need to slow down AI development and stop building data centers.
What a wild world, lol.
For what it's worth, I also think we need to slow down AI development and stop building data centers.
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voter abstention this, voter abstention that, the obvious answer here is that Democrats could and should just support trans people. if you're on the left and consider yourself on the left in any capacity you should just be supporting trans folk
Some Dems are running away from trans people.
Abdul El-Sayed, Dem Senate Candidate in Michigan, is running towards them.
When asked, he fully and unequivocally support trans youth care as a matter between parents, patients, and doctors.
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Abdul El-Sayed, Dem Senate Candidate in Michigan, is running towards them.
When asked, he fully and unequivocally support trans youth care as a matter between parents, patients, and doctors.
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"The Decision Ought To Be Between A Patient And Their Doctor," Says Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed On Trans Care
Even conservatives “agree that the decision about healthcare ought to be between a person and their provider,” El-Sayed said.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM
voter abstention this, voter abstention that, the obvious answer here is that Democrats could and should just support trans people. if you're on the left and consider yourself on the left in any capacity you should just be supporting trans folk
Some Dems are running away from trans people.
Abdul El-Sayed, Dem Senate Candidate in Michigan, is running towards them.
When asked, he fully and unequivocally support trans youth care as a matter between parents, patients, and doctors.
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Abdul El-Sayed, Dem Senate Candidate in Michigan, is running towards them.
When asked, he fully and unequivocally support trans youth care as a matter between parents, patients, and doctors.
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"The Decision Ought To Be Between A Patient And Their Doctor," Says Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed On Trans Care
Even conservatives “agree that the decision about healthcare ought to be between a person and their provider,” El-Sayed said.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Some Dems are running away from trans people.
Abdul El-Sayed, Dem Senate Candidate in Michigan, is running towards them.
When asked, he fully and unequivocally support trans youth care as a matter between parents, patients, and doctors.
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Abdul El-Sayed, Dem Senate Candidate in Michigan, is running towards them.
When asked, he fully and unequivocally support trans youth care as a matter between parents, patients, and doctors.
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I find it interesting how some of the criticism I've received focuses on Talarico and not, say, Acton or Turek or Davis, whose anti-trans statements, votes, or stances are far worse than Talarico's.
Talarico wasn't even in my original article, which was written before he said dumb stuff.
Talarico wasn't even in my original article, which was written before he said dumb stuff.
September 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
I find it interesting how some of the criticism I've received focuses on Talarico and not, say, Acton or Turek or Davis, whose anti-trans statements, votes, or stances are far worse than Talarico's.
Talarico wasn't even in my original article, which was written before he said dumb stuff.
Talarico wasn't even in my original article, which was written before he said dumb stuff.
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It's a day ending in a 'y' and we're back to gender cranks rewriting history again. I came out first in 1989, I've been using appropriate spaces since the 1990s, I had friends who transitioned in the 1970s, April Ashley transitioned in the 50s, there is a very long list
September 14, 2026 at 8:55 AM
It's a day ending in a 'y' and we're back to gender cranks rewriting history again. I came out first in 1989, I've been using appropriate spaces since the 1990s, I had friends who transitioned in the 1970s, April Ashley transitioned in the 50s, there is a very long list
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There really are cis people out there shouting at trans people "how can you do this to me?!' because trans people are saying they won't vote for people who want to take our rights away.
It's wild.
It's wild.
September 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM
There really are cis people out there shouting at trans people "how can you do this to me?!' because trans people are saying they won't vote for people who want to take our rights away.
It's wild.
It's wild.
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Every time I see an American claim that trans people kill their own support, I think about how in the UK, self ID polled majority support until the media attacked it.
When Labour accepted self ID should die, we were told to let them win, it would get better. Now we have a bathroom ban.
Fuck you.
When Labour accepted self ID should die, we were told to let them win, it would get better. Now we have a bathroom ban.
Fuck you.
They apparently took all of the wrong lessons from the wildly successful gay rights movement, choosing to be as alienating as possible. I won't be surprised if it ends up like abortion and 20 years from now public opinion is effectively frozen on the issue somewhere around 50/50.
September 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Every time I see an American claim that trans people kill their own support, I think about how in the UK, self ID polled majority support until the media attacked it.
When Labour accepted self ID should die, we were told to let them win, it would get better. Now we have a bathroom ban.
Fuck you.
When Labour accepted self ID should die, we were told to let them win, it would get better. Now we have a bathroom ban.
Fuck you.
There exists many ways to toss aside anti-trans panic without throwing trans people under the bus.
September 14, 2026 at 1:41 AM
There exists many ways to toss aside anti-trans panic without throwing trans people under the bus.