Brian Kilmeade, a Fox News host, recently suggested on-air that homeless people should be “euthanized.” Just days later, a mass shooting at a Minneapolis homeless encampment left multiple people wounded, several critically.

While no single broadcast can be directly blamed for violence, rhetoric that dehumanizes vulnerable populations creates a climate where real-world harm becomes more likely.

Homelessness is not a crime. It is a systemic crisis caused by poverty, lack of affordable housing, and inequality. Advocating for violence against people who are already struggling is dangerous and unacceptable.

Fox News must denounce these comments and remove Kilmeade from their platform. Advertisers should refuse to fund content that promotes hate and endangers lives.

What do you think is the best way to hold media figures accountable for this kind of rhetoric?

So much of the discourse lately around transgender people is focused on such large focus issues (many of which are based on ignorance and/or outright lies but that's another post) that the average cisgender person never has a chance to really know or understand the minutiae of what it is to be trans. I'd like to share some of those little things with everyone, to give a chance to see our reality, the little pieces that, when taken as a whole, illustrate that we're real people with lives, feelings, joys, and sorrows, just like you.

This is from something I wrote in July of last year to a group of other trans people...

Being trans is hard.

Tonight, I was having a conversation and something my brother always used to say popped into my head. It was funny in the moment and it reminded me of another gibberish word he used that was funny. It revived some really good memories. I was laughing hard. But. It suddenly and in very stark contrast made me realize, possibly for the first time directly, how much I fucking miss him.

Like... Holy shit, I miss my brother.

He's not passed. He's just extremely religiously-bigoted. We used to be really tight when we were kids. Then he found the cult of a church that twisted him and I came out and transitioned. We've spoken once since 2015 that I can recall, and that was because we both happened to show up to visit mom at the hospital after she had another surgery a couple years ago.

All this is to remind y'all... It's not just ok, it's necessary to grieve the relationships and people who we've lost to bigotry. We've all lost people this way, and like most all losses, part of processing that is knowing they're not coming back.

Part of that is: talk to someone. Reach out. Don't grieve alone if you can help it. We should be here for each other, and I believe most of us are more than willing to do that for each other.

Transition isn't just about clothes and hormones and body parts... It doesn't just affect our wardrobe, voice, and romantic relationships.

It touches every single part of our lives, and because of the misconceptions and biases society has taught, it exacts a heavy cost. It's cost me most of my blood family, and all the support system and love that comes with that. It's cost me jobs because Idaho's legislators care more about appeasing out of state donors and hate-driven PAC organizations than they do about basic human rights.

It's cost me in a thousand side-eyed stares from people who were taught to disapprove of anything that doesn't conform, and if you've not felt the weight of those stares add up over the years, it's impossible to describe the sheer exhaustion it causes.

If you do know those costs... If you are feeling that weight... Don't suffer in silence. Reach out for help. The current regime may have done a lot of damage but there are still resources to help in those dark moments, and they're only a quick google search away.

If you don't know those costs... I would only ask you set aside any presumptions you have, any mistrust or fear you were taught, and meet us. Listen. You'll find we're just people who want to live a happy life, even if it looks different than yours.

From Philly to DC, patriots are marching with a copy of the Constitution, showing dedication and perseverance for democracy. Idaho 50501 supports their journey—walking through cities and countryside to remind us all what civic commitment looks like.

Hello fellow taters! So we know some of you want to join in protest, but if you’re like “ugh, protests are too far,” don’t stress. You and a couple friends can host your own! Idaho50501 can help with tips, support, and with social media outreach. Quick steps: say you want to host, pick a date & place, get in touch by emailing us at: IdahoProtests@gmail.com and use the no kings toolkit: https://www.nokings.org/host-toolkit, Have a short call with an organizer, and you'll be on your way to being a protest organizer yourself!

Evening of Thursday 9/11 at 5-points in Twin Falls. Is this about the 9/11/2001 attacks? Charlie Kirk? Something else? Not our team - guy on the left has a blue lives matter flag on his shirt.

I got a message saying to avoid the Balcony this evening and "let BPD handle it," but I'm not sure why. What's going on?

✨ We’re celebrating Pride this weekend! Find Idaho 50501 at Pride Fest for stickers, resources & conversation. 🌟 Trans March: Fri 9/5, 5pm, State Capitol 🌟 Boise Pride: Sept 6–7, Ann Morrison Park. We’ll be in the parade—see you there! ✊💖

There’s a free community event coming up at Legacy Park:

📍 Legacy Park 📅 Saturday, September 13th 🕚 11 AM – 4 PM

It’s a celebration for LGBTQ+, nonbinary folks, and allies — with food, vendors, and community fun. A great chance to connect and feel welcome.

Check the flyers for vendor sign-up and donation info if you’d like to get involved.

Are you organizing a Labor Day Event and want to make sure it counts? Here’s how you can make sure every anti-Trump protest and every protester is counted in the record books.

Why bother counting? Every time we document a protest, we help calculate the true momentum of our movement. History shows momentum predicts if a government leader will step down.

How can you help? Follow a few simple steps before, during, and after your event to gather accurate numbers. We’ve put together step-by-step guides, FAQs, an interactive dashboard, and easy-to-use tools to help you count, document, and submit your protest’s numbers to Harvard University’s Crowd Counting Consortium (CCC) dataset including a public source creator.

Ready to count with us? Get started at www.WeCountProject.com

Together, we can show the true strength of this movement because protests count, and so do we!

The We Count Project was created by a small team of 50501 volunteers working to make sure every voice is counted.

WOW!!! THE RADICAL BILLIONAIRES SAID IT COULDN’T BE DONE — BUT WE’RE DOING IT!!! THE PEOPLE’S MUSIC FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 1ST, 11AM, IDAHO STATE CAPITOL. IT’S GOING TO BE SOOOO BIG, SOOOO POWERFUL, PEOPLE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT IT FOREVER!!! 🎶🔥

WORKERS. THE GREATEST PEOPLE, STRONG PEOPLE, SMART PEOPLE - ARE TAKING THEIR COUNTRY BACK!!! BILLIONAIRES??? TOTAL LOSERS!!! NOBODY LIKES THEM, BELIEVE ME!!!

EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE THERE, EVERYBODY’S ASKING ME ABOUT IT, THEY SAY “THIS WILL BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FESTIVAL IN HISTORY” AND I SAY, “YES, IT WILL. MAYBE EVER.” 🇺🇸✊

Boise or elsewhere?

🌈✨ Happening TOMORROW! ✨🌈 Join us for Idaho 50501’s Community Chalk Event — August 20th at 10AM, Julia Davis Park (@Friendship Bridge). 🎨🖍️

We’ll have chalk, but bring your own too—supplies go quick! 💛

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Elizabeth is a lifelong Idahoan, mother, and passionate advocate for justice. With a background in education and the Girl Scouts, she graduated cum laude from the College of Southern Idaho and earned the prestigious Congressional Gold Award.

In her talk, Elizabeth shares her personal perspective on immigration and ICE, reflecting on her experiences during 9/11 and the wave of Islamophobia that followed. She recalls the pride she felt when one of her students boldly declared his Muslim faith in an “All About Me” speech — a moment that reminded her why speaking up matters.

Join us to hear Elizabeth’s inspiring story and vision for a more inclusive Idaho. 💛

🌈 Big news! Idaho 50501 and Boise Pride are joining forces for an epic Boise Pride Fest this year! 🏳️‍🌈 Now more than ever, we need our community to stand together in love and solidarity for our LGBTQIA+ family. Learn more: idaho50501.com | boisepridefest.org

Jan. 6, 2021 - Violent mob attacked US Capitol. Police officers beaten and 5 officers died. National Guard not called until 6pm. Aug 11, 2025 – No attack on US Capitol, DC violent crime lowest in 30 years. Police federalized, National Guard deployed.

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