Jen Lellig
@JenLellig
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crazy cat lady, baking enthusiast, cancer fighter, general nerd, bisexual living as a lesbian. She/her. All thoughts and opinions are my own
Cedar Rapids, IA
Joined July 2011
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives tragically lost to anti-Trans violence. Anti-Trans violence doesn’t exist in a vacuum; it’s fueled by harmful legislation, discriminatory policies, and systemic inequities that threaten the safety of Trans folks.
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Crisis call volume has increased 700% at The Trevor Project. Trans Lifeline has seen a 300% increase. Consider donating to either or both of these organizations to help save LGBTQ youth. Trevor: https://t.co/KxrvuTrEUc Trans Lifeline:
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i know kindness exists because i am kind. i know hope exists because i have hope. i know love exists because i love❤️
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We know this is going to be tough. We won’t pretend otherwise. But our community is resilient. If our state won’t take care of us, if our country won’t take care of us, we will take care of each other.
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i think we need to be meaner. i’m tired of tiptoeing. if you voted for him you’re a bad person. people who voted for harris are better than you. they’re smarter than you. if you voted for him you lack empathy, you’re unintelligent, you’re weird, and you’re a bad person. period.
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If you're in a place of crisis because of the election, please reach out and talk to someone. If you're struggling to find someone right now, try the NAMI helpline on 1-800-950-NAMI, text 'HelpLine' to 62640 or email helpline@nami.org. Your mental health is extremely
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Big news out of Iowa! Iowa has elected its first transgender House of Representatives member, Aime Wichtendahl after winning a tightly contested election. She will join a growing number of trans legislators and will make history in the state of Iowa.
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If you are in line before the polls close, stay in line. It is your right to make your voice heard. If you have any trouble casting your ballot, call our Voter Assistance Hotline: 833-336-8683.
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HUGE NEWS: Johnson County, Iowa's most Democratic county, is on track to shatter turnout records tonight. if you are in line to vote, please stay in line! We had a US House race decided by only six votes here in 2020, your ballot could make the difference.
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As the great Congressman John Lewis reminded us, democracy is not a state—it is an act. Now is our time to act. And together, we will win: https://t.co/VbrfuqVy9P.
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A fair amount of University of Iowa students are showing up to vote today at the Iowa Memorial Union, which was only an early voting site from Oct. 21-23. If you're a UI student looking for your Election Day polling place, click here:
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It's Election Day! Remember: 🗳️ Polls in Iowa are open 7am-8pm. 🗳️ You can register to vote at your polling place. 🗳️ You must show an accepted form of ID to vote. 🗳️ If you can't cast a regular ballot, you likely have the right to cast a provisional ballot.
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Kamala Harris could be the President who replaces Clarence Thomas on the Supreme Court. Vote for her.
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We all face moments when things feel overwhelming, and that’s okay. Remember, you are not alone.
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Save this graphic. Then share it with friends. Every eligible voter has the freedom to vote and have their vote counted.
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What other election day superstitions we got? I don’t personally have any, so I will help someone out with theirs if needed!!
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