Trans teenagers are vulnerable to discrimination, especially in school and the doctor's office. They need the support of their trusted educators, and gender-affirming medical care, in order to avoid the mental health pitfalls that are sadly so common for them.
Unfortunately, Alabama has a new proposed law that puts trans teens at risk - it would prohibit trans medical care and require teachers to divulge the confidences of their trans students. Here's how we can help to stop this law:
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- Tap this link to sign a petition speaking out against this law: https://www.change.org/p/protect-trans-children-in-alabama
- Tap "Complete" below, and share to inspire others to sign.
Source: Change
Photo Credit: Fairness WV
The holidays can be insolating time, especially this year. When family may not accept your sexuality or identity, it can be even harder to feel connected.
That's why LGBTQ folks are sharing quick videos of their stories on social media with #GratefulFor and #AmericanPortraitPBS - to reach out across the internet and remind each other that they're not alone. And you can join in!
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- Tap this link for more info: https://itgetsbetter.org/blog/initiatives/it-gets-better-project-pbs-american-portrait/
- Tap "Complete" below, and share to inspire others to tell their stories, too.
Source: It Gets Better Project
Photo Credit: StoryCorps
There are an estimated 2million transgender people in the USA. They're friends, coworkers, loved ones, even elected representatives. Still, the world is not as safe and inclusive for trans folks as it should be; good allies can change that.
For this year's National Transgender Awareness Week, here are three quick tips for trans allies:
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1 - Respect Pronouns: referring to a trans person by their specified pronouns (she/her, they/them) shows respect and supports their identity
2 - Practice Inclusive Language: for example, instead of "ladies and gentlemen", try saying "friends and colleagues"
3 - Support Nondiscrimination Policies: gender-neutral bathrooms, making it illegal to fire people for being trans, etc - these policies need ally support
- Tap this link for more ways that trans allies can help: https://www.hrc.org/resources/be-an-ally-support-trans-equality
Source: Human Rights Campaign
Photo Credit: Teen Vogue
Clothes are a key part of gender expression. One clothing brand is making versatile, inclusive outfits for any and every gender identity so that kids of all genders can express their truest selves.
The best part? Every purchase raises money for homeless LGBTQ youth.
https://www.nordstrom.com/brands/nordstrom-made/bp-pride/about
Tap "LGBTQIA" above to find another opportunity to support LGBTQ youth.
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The holidays can be a tough time for LGBTQ folks, as sometimes families are not accepting. This commercial, taking us on the emotional journey of a gay black couple visiting family at Christmas, is exactly the heartwarming representation of love and acceptance that the world needs.
https://www.them.us/story/etsy-ad-featuring-a-black-gay-couple-christmas
