@SunuChandy

Civil rights attorney/Senior Advisor - Democracy Forward/Author of poetry collection, My Dear Comrades/Board Member - Transgender Law Center/ *All views my own*

 Washington, DC
sunuchandy.net/my-dear-comrades
Joined March 2018
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Today’s hearing is about more than just a golf course — it’s about making sure the president doesn’t put his agenda above the American people. As @SkyePerryman said on @CNN, we will continue fighting in court to ensure that our country’s checks and balances hold power to account.
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TAILGATE TALKS— Vote early. Tailgate often. Debra Cronmiller of @LWV shares how safe it is to cast a ballot and answer some concerns we often hear. Watch this and go to vote411.org to make a plan to vote early!
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Sunu Chandy retweeted
Democrats
@TheDemocratsOct 17
NO KINGS. VOTE EARLY. VOTE BLUE.
A graphic that reads: "10.17.26 - No Kings: Vote Early." Below is a black and white photo of Trump's head with a crown, with a large yellow X obscuring the crown.

ALT A graphic that reads: "10.17.26 - No Kings: Vote Early." Below is a black and white photo of Trump's head with a crown, with a large yellow X obscuring the crown.

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People power becomes voter power when we make a plan and show up. Join your community tomorrow as we all organize across the country to defend our elections. #VoteEarlyOnNoKings Find an event and get involved: nokings.org/
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We're suing the Trump admin over policies that make it harder or impossible for eligible immigrants living in the U.S. to obtain a green card without leaving the country. This changes the rules on immigrants in the legal process and risks them being separated from their families.
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Dinners for Democracy can come in many forms: coffee conversations, cooking with family, or a meal out with friends. Learn how to host your own event and get your community involved in the fight for democracy: democracyforward.org/dinners…
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Sunu Chandy retweeted
JB Pritzker
@JBPritzkerSep 28
The Department of Education just rolled back Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students. Trump is once again attacking the civil rights protections that help make our country great. Illinois will remain a safe state for ALL students to pursue their dreams.
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Alongside our partners at ACLU National and ACLU of DC, Transgender Law Center will continue defending the rights of our clients and all incarcerated transgender people.
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$100 million meant to prevent teen pregnancy is sitting unused, days before the fiscal year ends. All because HHS would rather withhold it than fund evidence-based sex education. npr.org/2026/09/24/nx-s1-597…

Congress passed $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention. Most of it is untouched

With days left to go in the 2026 fiscal year, lawmakers push the health department to spend the money Congress allocated to prevent teen pregnancy. An NPR exclusive.

npr.org
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ICYMI: A judge blocked a question on more than 70,000 federal job postings that tested applicants’ support of President Trump instead of their qualifications. Civil service hiring should be based on merit - not a political litmus test. reuters.com/legal/government…

US judge blocks Trump administration's 'loyalty' question for job applicants

A federal judge on ​Friday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from continuing to ask applicants for civil service jobs throughout ‌the government to respond to what unions described...

reuters.com
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There’s a new opportunity to join our team! We’re hiring for a National Organizer to work with our Programs department. 1-3 years of experience in national organizing work required. Read more about the role at transgenderlawcenter.org/abo…
[ID: A pink background. There are images of torn paper and cutout, halftone images of a megaphone, and a HIV awareness ribbon. Text reads, “We’re Hiring! National Organizer Status: Full Time, exempt Location: Remote or at TLC’s offices in Oakland or Brooklyn Reports to: Director of Programs Salary: $98,300- $103,000 See more at transgenderlawcenter.org/about/careers/ Transgender Law Center”.]

ALT [ID: A pink background. There are images of torn paper and cutout, halftone images of a megaphone, and a HIV awareness ribbon. Text reads, “We’re Hiring! National Organizer Status: Full Time, exempt Location: Remote or at TLC’s offices in Oakland or Brooklyn Reports to: Director of Programs Salary: $98,300- $103,000 See more at transgenderlawcenter.org/about/careers/ Transgender Law Center”.]

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We’re representing a coalition of courageous plaintiffs in this case to prevent armed ICE agents from entering polling places. We applaud these leaders for fighting to ensure all voters can vote without fear. ms.now/opinion/denver-ice-la…

Opinion | Trump is threatening to deploy ICE to polling places in our city. So we’re suing him.

Armed federal agents at voting locations would strike at the heart of our ability to hold free and fair elections, write Denver’s mayor and clerk and recorder.

ms.now
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Anti-trans ballot measures don’t happen in isolation. Behind them are coordinated political networks investing millions of dollars to turn attacks on trans people into political power.
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Sunu Chandy retweeted
Janai Nelson@JNelsonLDFSep 3
Trump‘s proposed weaponization of the IRS against educational institutions that support minority students tracks his continued bastardization of the SFFA decision and is wholly unlawful. It will be challenged in court and no school should obey in advance. nytimes.com/2026/09/03/busin…

Trump Moves to Strip Tax Exemption From Schools That Aid Minority Students

The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools.

nytimes.com
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“The future depends entirely on what each of us does every day; a movement is only people moving… The art of life is not controlling what happens to us, but using what happens to us.” —Gloria Steinem Thank you Gloria for inspiring all of us and showing us the way.
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NEW: As expected, a federal court has now blocked the Trump admin’s anti-voting USPS regulation. This shows the point many of us have been making — the SCOTUS decision last week wasn’t the final word. If chaos is the point, we have to fight the chaos. Be vigilant and keep going.
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Sunu Chandy retweeted
Sarah Gallagher
@sgallz_Aug 25
In 1990, Dolly Parton went on vacation in Ireland. She walked into a local pub in County Kerry and delivered a flawless performance of Coat of Many Colors. A heart of pure gold who made people smile across oceans.
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Dolly Parton was an icon and incredible ally to the LGBTQI+ community. Through her music and fierce allyship, she taught us all that "not a one is turned away when it’s family.” Our hearts are with her family, friends, loved ones, and fans today as we mourn her loss.
"If you're gay, you're gay. If you're straight, you're straight. And you should be allowed to be how you are and who you are." Dolly Parton

ALT "If you're gay, you're gay. If you're straight, you're straight. And you should be allowed to be how you are and who you are." Dolly Parton

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Lots of literary fun to be had here at the National Book Festival, but if collecting free swag and making bracelets is also on your to-do list today, make your way to Hall D!
A pile of free swag available at the National Book Festival includes posters, activity sheets, tote bags, stickers and more.

ALT A pile of free swag available at the National Book Festival includes posters, activity sheets, tote bags, stickers and more.

Lots of hands busy making beaded bracelets at a long table.

ALT Lots of hands busy making beaded bracelets at a long table.

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This is why we march. August 28. Lincoln Memorial. #MarchOnWashington2026 #DefendTheVote
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