Category: refugees
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Annette Bening warns anti-trans lawmakers: “You do not want to make this momma mad”
Rating: Transsupportive, LGBTQ Nation, October 31, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Annette Bening warns anti-trans lawmakers: “You do not want to make this momma mad” Over the weekend, Annette Bening received GLSEN’s Advocate Award at the LGBTQ+ organization’s annual Rise Up L.A. benefit. The four-time Oscar nominee lived up…
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As transgender health care draws patients to New Mexico, waitlists grow
Rating: Transsupportive, CBS News, October 31, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary As transgender health care draws patients to New Mexico, waitlists grow ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — This summer, Sophia Machado packed her bags and left her home in Oregon to move to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where her sister lived and…
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Transgender minors in Nebraska, their families and doctors brace for a new law limiting treatment
Rating: Transneutral, Associated Press via Yahoo News, September 29, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Transgender minors in Nebraska, their families and doctors brace for a new law limiting treatment LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — As Nebraska’s new law restricting gender-affirming care for minors goes into effect this weekend, families with…
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EXCLUSIVE: Meet the director of Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health Exclusive interview: Director of Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health
Rating: Transsupportive, Washington Blade, August 30, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Video archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary EXCLUSIVE: Meet the director of Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health Exclusive interview: Director of Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health The topic of gender affirming healthcare has never attracted more attention or scrutiny, presenting challenges…
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Pittsburgh could become sanctuary city for transgender health care
Rating: Transsupportive, National Public Radio via 90.5 WESA, August 29, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Pittsburgh could become sanctuary city for transgender health care Pittsburgh could become a sanctuary city for transgender health care. A package of bills introduced in City Council Tuesday would prohibit city agencies from supporting…
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This Is What Transgender Eradication Looks Like
Rating: Transsupportive, Erin in the Morning, August 23, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary This Is What Transgender Eradication Looks Like On Monday morning, we learned of a tragic incident: a woman was fatally attacked outside her store by an individual who had torn down the pride flag displayed…
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No More Closed Doors for Russian Transgender People
Combined with the relentless transphobic rhetoric of Russian politicians and authorities, these developments suggest that Russia is an unsafe environment for transgender individuals. Those who choose to leave the country because of their identity should have the opportunity to find refuge in foreign nations where their lives and health will not be endangered. Rating: Transsupportive,…
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A trans immigrant fleeing persecution tries to get asylum—and just get by—in SF. It’s not easy
Millions face pervasive discrimination and unjustifiable violence at home. Some come here seeking asylum in the true sense of the word. This is one story Rating: Transsupportive, 48Hills, July 31, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary A trans immigrant fleeing persecution tries to get asylum—and just get by—in SF. It’s…
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Vladimir Putin signs Russia law banning trans healthcare and adoptions, and annulling marriages
Vladimir Putin has signed extreme legislation which bans all forms of gender-affirming care in Russia, as well as removing marriage and adoption rights for trans people. Rating: Transsupportive, PinkNews, July 25, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) Content Summary Vladimir Putin signs Russia law banning trans healthcare and adoptions, and annulling marriages Vladimir Putin signs law…