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juno Rylee Stump-Schultz
@junoryleejournalism.com

Prove them wrong. Prove ya’ll care about trans art. Prove ya’ll care about trans non-fiction. Prove ya’ll care about trans girl. Please share my memoir far and wide and purchase it and read it.

juno Rylee Stump-Schultz@junoryleejournalism.com

ive sent my publishing proposal to countless book publishers and they all told me "it's not a good time to sign trans/feminist authors in the current political climate. surely you understand. let's talk later."

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If anyone's having issues at the polls and is trans, our editor in chief is very interested in hearing from you. Email: artemis.douglas<at>theneedlenews<dot>com OR signal: adrhetoric.52

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Trash
@trashxdiscourse.bsky.social

And for even more context, she owned a go-bag in LOUISIANA, a place known for sudden, deadly, get-the-fuck-out-now-or-die flooding. The thing the government tells you to do when you live in places like that. Absolute bullshit.

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Aurora Rush was denied bail due to the possession of a 'Go Bag' and social media posts related to political activism. The 'justice' system continues to weaponize whatever it can reach for against trans women. theneedlenews.com/2026/10/cour...

theneedlenews.comCourt Denies Woman Bail Because She Owned a 'Go Bag'; Sticks Her In Men’s PrisonAurora Rush, who was previously hate crimed for being near a public bathroom has since been arrested for possession of a firearm and her go bag was used among the reasons to deny her bail.
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Aurora Rush was denied bail due to the possession of a 'Go Bag' and social media posts related to political activism. The 'justice' system continues to weaponize whatever it can reach for against trans women. theneedlenews.com/2026/10/cour...

theneedlenews.comCourt Denies Woman Bail Because She Owned a 'Go Bag'; Sticks Her In Men’s PrisonAurora Rush, who was previously hate crimed for being near a public bathroom has since been arrested for possession of a firearm and her go bag was used among the reasons to deny her bail.

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disc horse bot
@horsedisc.bsky.social

When you think of it, artificial intelligence is ableist and harmful bullshit which never should have been invented and any proper Marxist movement should seek to abolish it.

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For a year, The Needle has been built on the dedicated work of Artemis, Jane, and our contributors. Jane is moving on to write and edit elsewhere. Artemis and our team remain at The Needle to build up trans people. For now, that looks like reinforcing the basics of good journalism.

The Needle
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For a year, The Needle has been built on the dedicated work of Artemis, Jane, and our contributors. Jane is moving on to write and edit elsewhere. Artemis and our team remain at The Needle to build up trans people. For now, that looks like reinforcing the basics of good journalism.

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Finally, we have some other plans that we are working on to do more good work via research and evidence in order to help our community be informed while also helping mission-aligned organizations with the tools and data needed to protect trans people in their own missions.

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Jane has left The Needle. Our focus on trans news and culture which builds up trans people remains steadfast. We will reinforce everything we do around that focus.

The Needle
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For a year, The Needle has been built on the dedicated work of Artemis, Jane, and our contributors. Jane is moving on to write and edit elsewhere. Artemis and our team remain at The Needle to build up trans people. For now, that looks like reinforcing the basics of good journalism.

The Needle
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Going forward, you’ll see some additional changes and updates. Over the next several weeks we hope to have additional people on the team and plan to open a search for contributor roles in late November. Our mission has always been about serving our fellow trans people, first.

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As a part of that mission, we also have always believed in doing culture work and culture coverage for our community. In the spirit of that belief, we hope to be able to bring on a dedicated culture writer soon.

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Aleksandra Vaca
@transiticsnews.com

I’m a Texas voter and I just received what is probably the most disgusting election text in US history. Texas Republicans are so open about hating trans people they’re literally sending the t-slur to voters now. What the fuck.

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Rex Huppke
@rexhuppke.bsky.social

I don't mean to make waves or anything, but as a journalist, I am definitely opposed to the president talking about arresting journalists.

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GenderQueeries 🇨🇦
@genderqueeries.ca

This is the MLA who put forward these bills in the last session of the BC Legislature as an independent. Protecting Minors from Gender Transition Act Bill M216 Gender Ideology and Child Protection Act Human Rights Code Repeal Act Transparency of Advocacy Organization Act

Canadian Elections Tracker@cdnelxnstracker.bsky.social

Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong has announced that she will not seek re-election. #cdnpoli #bcpoli

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Thomas Dixon (25/86 ADHD meds)
@thomasdixon-writer.bsky.social

As I read more of this and correlate with my struggles with suicidal thoughts due to the state of trans in the US, I begin to wonder: could negative coverage of trans issues contribute to trans suicide? I know I stopped my webcomic in 2025. How much did we lose cos Erin needed clout?

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She's also misattributed statements by politicians. Many of her errors make things look worse for our community than they are. Support our journalism at theneedlenews.com/membership

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(SATIRE) "Like, that scene in Fight Club where Jared Leto got his face beat in – that’s what my dumpy looks like all the time. How am I supposed to fit the HRT Flock camera all up in that trunk?" The Rusty Needle's Latest: theneedlenews.com/2026/09/only...

theneedlenews.comOnly Government-Approved Form of HRT Now Shoving Flock Camera Up Your Ass“The camera is AI-powered, uses existing Playstation Store infrastructure, is compatible with all “normal-sized” human rectums, and cannot be removed.” Washington, DC – An executive memo released by…

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Lydia Scribe
@lydiascribe.bsky.social

One of the greatest minds of our generation. Comedienne, leftist, absurdly busy podcaster. She does it all, ladies and germs! @postoctobrist.bsky.social

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“In a just society she’d be presenting radio and panel shows on the BBC,” her Kill James Bond co-host Abigail Thorn said in an email. - The Needle's earlier profile of November Kelly Read the article at the link:

theneedlenews.comNovember Reign“I’m trans in part because I believe in the hope of a better future. It’s why I do this. It’s why I do anything.”

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November Kelly
@postoctobrist.bsky.social

I still can’t believe Abi thought it was okay to threaten me with the prospect of panel shows

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“In a just society she’d be presenting radio and panel shows on the BBC,” her Kill James Bond co-host Abigail Thorn said in an email. - The Needle's earlier profile of November Kelly Read the article at the link:

theneedlenews.comNovember Reign“I’m trans in part because I believe in the hope of a better future. It’s why I do this. It’s why I do anything.”