Anna Shabsin

Lawyer. Professor of policy and politics at Washington University in St. Louis. Mother, runner, vegetarian and STL Cardinals fan. (she/her)

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

There are NOT two truths in this debate, there are NOT good arguments on both sides. One side is for political gain and the other is for upholding and supporting #trans youth. @PROMOMissouri #moleg #HJR53 #LetKidsPlay

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

@DorianTraube @WUSTL @BrownSchool Welcome to @BrownSchool. Looking forward to working together.

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

@roripn @nytimes Barnes and Noble and I’ll save mine for you

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

@hiitaylorblake https://t.co/i0Xm8aV6Sz

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

Here comes Chesebro! @openargs

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

Hey #moleg General Rules Committee. Is #Wordle that complicated that you can't look up from your phones to give respect to the #trans children who are testifying before you? You should be ashamed. @PROMOMissouri

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

Thank you, @shiraberk, for sharing your story. I'm sorry many on the committee could not bother to look up from their phones to see you. @PROMOMissouri #moleg

[PROMO Missouri @PROMOMissouri]

Testifying in front of HB 2649 this morning. Rep. Pollock’s extreme attack on banning access to life-saving affirming health care for trans kids. We’re here to protect trans youth in our state

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

Wow, @IanMack03007724, you were wonderful on #LastWord. They continue to go low, and you took the classy high road.

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

So proud of you, @IanMack03007724. The #LastWord called your speech "The best and most moving speech of the week." @MSNBC, thank you for recognizing one of our best.

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

@MOLegDems @IanMack03007724 So proud of you and I’m so sorry you even had to say it.

[Missouri House Democratic Caucus @MOLegDems]

Rep. @IanMack03007724 spoke for our entire caucus last night:

We are not afraid to stand for trans children and the families who love and support them. And we will ALWAYS stand against bigotry, no matter what form it takes. #moleg

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

@RavBogard I’m not sure what religious liberty would be violated as collecting funds isn’t necessarily tied to religion. But Alabama has a RFRA, so maybe worth an ask to the ACLU.

[Rori Picker Neiss @roripn]

Committee for Seniors & Families hearing started 45 minutes late, there are five bills on the docket, and the ones we are here for are last. Chair already says we won’t all have time to speak. This is not democracy. No on #SB1178 and no on #SB843 and protect people’s bodies.

[Rori Picker Neiss @roripn]

Folks, I am begging you here: Stop outing people as trans. I don’t care how you got the information, I don’t care if you’re saying it with love, I don’t care if you’re telling an ally. If it isn’t about yourself, it isn’t your story to tell and you are doing harm. Stop.

[Rori Picker Neiss @roripn]

Reminder to all reporters that just because it is legal to print something does not mean it is moral, ethical, just, or even smart. Do better.

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

Thank you, @ASchaeferNeuro, for explaining how MSHSAA's rigorous process actually works. And I'm so happy your daughter got to play on her team. #LetKidsPlay #ProtectTransKids #moleg

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

Thank you, @RavBogard, both for sharing our Judaism with the committee and for standing up for your son and all trans kids. #LetKidsPlay #ProtectTransKids #moleg

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

So proud of you @roripn. You are a wonderful advocate and a fantastic mother. And thank you for calling out the GA bullies who attack your sweet son. #LetKidsPlay #ProtectTransKids #moleg

[Missouri House Democratic Campaign Committee @MO_HouseDems]

For over 20 years, #MoLeg has failed to pass the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA).

Instead of making sure we affirm the rights of LGBTQIA+ Missourians, Republicans are attacking transgender kids' ability to play sports.

#LetKidsPlay #MoLeg

[Anna Shabsin @AnnaShabsin]

Gore testifying about how important sports were to her kids. Mine too, which is why we shouldn't limit any teen's right to play on their teams. #moleg #LetThemPlay #ProtectTransKids