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[Equality Australia 🌈 @EqualityAu]

One Nation NSW's proposed education bill is a direct attack on trans and gender diverse students, denying their existence and preventing teachers and counsellors from supporting them.

[Benjamin Law 羅旭能 @mrbenjaminlaw]

"It is often the case people who are most affected are given the least opportunities to speak. We deserve the dignity of being known. We aren't the threat you imagine us to be."

Imagine the pressure on Teddy Cook as the only trans person speaking. Then let his speech change you.

[Equality Australia 🌈 @EqualityAu]

It’s ok to not be in the mood for holiday cheer, this time of year means something different to everyone. However, if the silly season has you feeling a little more down than usual, always know that there is someone you can talk to. ❤️ 🌈

[Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras @sydneymardigras]

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Remembering those we have lost to anti-trans prejudice and violence, and raising awareness of issues impacting trans and gender diverse communities. 🕯 #TDoR2020

Tune in 7pm tonight: https://t.co/KWnbn3k7Rx

[Trans Kids Speak @TransKidsSpeak]

“I am brave. I knew who I was and I made sure other people learned, too. I am who I have always been and now others see the real me.”

Kai - self portrait at age 8
USA 🇺🇸

#TransKidsSpeak

[Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras @sydneymardigras]

Find out more about our 78ers story of the first Mardi Gras here on our website: https://t.co/7Qqs4rkyRm

[Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras @sydneymardigras]

Today, 24 June, is the 42nd anniversary of the very first Mardi Gras Parade. Peter de Waal was there in 1978. This is his special video message for today.

[Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 @cmclymer]

This a landmark day for LGTBQ people, and we have every reason to celebrate that a conservative-majority SCOTUS has affirmed LGBTQ employment protections. Our work is not done. We have to pass the Equality Act and ensure all forms of anti-LGBTQ discrimination are banned.

[SCOTUSblog @SCOTUSblog]

#SCOTUS rules that federal employment discrimination laws protect LGBT employees

[Emma Watson @EmmaWatson]

Happy #PRIDE2020 Sending love x

[Emma Watson @EmmaWatson]

I donate to @Mermaids_Gender and @mamacash. If you can, perhaps you’ll feel inclined to do the same. ❤️

[Emma Watson @EmmaWatson]

I want my trans followers to know that I and so many other people around the world see you, respect you and love you for who you are.

[Emma Watson @EmmaWatson]

Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are.

[UK BLACK PRIDE @ukblackpride]

A reminder that anti-racism is an active choice and exercise. Don’t just say “BLACK LIVES MATTER” online without doing the work or having conversations.

It’s times like this when we notice those around us who continue to see this as an American issue instead of a global one.

[Victor Madrigal-Borloz @victor_madrigal]

In a few hours my country, #CostaRica, will recognise equal marriage. An extraordinary moment of celebration and gratitude to the work of so many activists, and of quiet reflection of the lives of those who lived without seeing this moment. #siaceptoCR #IESOGI

[AU Marriage Equality @AMEquality]

.@sydneymardigras has just launched its survey to get a variety of views about the future of the events in their festival. They’d love to get your thoughts. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete 🌈Click here to take the survey: https://t.co/Kwf5yuh7ib

[Omar Sakr @omarsakrpoet]

So, I have a number of copies of the US edition of my book and since travel is a long way away, and I want this to get in the hands of my peoples, I'm going to give away 10 copies. If you're a queer Arab or Muslim who can't afford it, reply here or DM and I'll send you one free.