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I think it's underdiscussed among intellectual historians that secularism really started to triumph once random deaths of loved ones started to become something unexpected rather than commonplace
this isn't going to be as effective as people think, because 80% of low info voters believe in a Totem Theory of Politics where the president is in control of all things in the country until he is voted out
cassie b. retweeted
The gay marriage campaigns were way better resourced than trans rights has ever been and bans on gay marriage were enacted in 90% of ballot contests in the 2000s, usually with 70+ percent of the vote. A loss is a loss but the field is better than conventional wisdom assumes
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cassie b. retweeted
When trans rights are part of a coalition - tied to abortion rights in Missouri or with candidate/party platforms across the country - we did well. When we're isolated as a single issue we have to figjt uphill. That's the lesson.
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i’d say it mainly demonstrates that most americans are broadly fine with trans people existing and generally pro-equality, but don’t actually think it’s possible to change one’s sеx. the general public thinks medical transition is cosmetic. they hear “trans” and think “pronouns.”
this is what I have to hope, bc this is basically what happened w gay rights
cassie b. retweeted
Remember folks, proposition 8 banning gay marriage passed in California in 2008. It's important to take the long view. Republicans getting crushed while running on being anti-trans was a necessary first step.
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this + Turek + the other ballot measures herald EXTREMELY bad things if centrists get their way. i have hope though: UK Labor only went fascist because in the UK transphobia wasn't indelibly culturally tied to the core of jug-hooting conservatism like it is in the U.S.
damn even though dems swept arizona, a bathroom bill passed by 18 points, evil country
ALT Proposition 318 Restrictions on Trans Athletes and Bathroom Access Requires all schools and athletic associations to designate athletic teams as male, female or co-ed based on the sex of the athletes as recorded at birth. Bars students, athletes, employees and others from joining sports teams or from using school and athletic association facilities, including restrooms, that are not designated for their sex assigned at birth. Yes: 59% No: 41%
it's seeming like this is the only solid base left for the GOP, which actually tracks with their attempts to destroy colleges
I wish this dude got more press coverage specifically so I could have had the best and most problematic halloween costume this year
Projection:
Democrat Amish Shah is the Projected Winner in the #AZ01 election. He will defeat Republican Jay Feely.
Democratic Gain
#Election2026 #ElectionDay
how is this the first time I'm learning that Pelota is Russian Orthodox
I meant it makes sense but I never would have guessed
If it isn't just a flash in the pan, I think that this could genuinely be the start of a massive political realignment, with Dem gains among educated & suburban voters putting the sun belt permanently in contention. What even is the GOP base then? The Great Plains?
