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By Jennifer Weiss-Wolf | Beyond the sheer cruelty, Trump’s antagonism toward government—and the attempts to swiftly dismantle federal agencies’ productivity and purpose—is a simultaneous affront to and attack on women and LGBTQ communities. Make no mistake: That is by design. As Professor Tressie McMillan Cottom underscores: “By giving people a scapegoat, giving men a scapegoat … it says not only are women the enemy, are people of color and minorities the enemy, but the government is protecting them. So not only do we need to push these people out, but we need to delegitimize and gut the government that made them possible so it doesn’t happen again.” In the weeks and months to come, as we collectively continue to litigate and report and write and resist, we must not lose sight of this reality—because countering attacks on gender is foundational to the work of protecting and preserving democracy.

As today’s headlines highlight Trump’s withdrawal of aid to Ukraine and imposition of tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico—and the lowlights of his remarks to a joint session of Congress—here are stories that also warrant attention.

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By Bonnie Fuller | My oldest daughter is a young trans woman, and recent political actions have left her, and many like her, feeling afraid.

My daughter, like all trans people, did not choose to be transgender. But when she realized that embracing her true identity alleviated years of internal struggle, she made the brave decision to live as herself. She is a bright, creative and compassionate woman who cares deeply about others. She rescues abandoned animals, volunteers for organizations that support transgender individuals in need, and dreams of starting a family with her partner. Even though she lives in a big cosmopolitan city, occasionally she gets harassed on the street. Mostly she lives her life, hangs out with friends, rides her bike around town and sees us: her parents and her three siblings. Yet, for the first time since she has been living her true identity, she is afraid—and increasingly fearful about what the future holds.

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By Carrie N. Baker | One in five individuals planning to have children within the next decade has moved—or knows someone who has moved—to another state due to abortion restrictions. 

Characterizing the exodus as a “brain drain,” Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, president and CEO of Institute for Women’s Policy Research, warned employers: “Our report makes it clear that companies who fail to address these needs risk losing their competitive edge. To build a resilient workforce and thriving economy, it’s up to corporate leaders and lawmakers to take decisive action and make reproductive healthcare a top priority.” 

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Listen to the latest Ms. Studios podcast The Z Factor: Gen Z's Voice & Vote — now on Apple Podcasts + Spotify.

In the fourth episode of The Z Factor, host Anoushka Chander is joined by Ashwin Ramaswami to dive into how we deal with political loss. Anoushka and Ashwin discuss his campaign’s strategy to use technology to reach people, how he engages with young men disillusioned with politics, and what Democrats can change about their messaging going forward. Ashwin also shares how his Indian-American upbringing influenced his political service work.

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