As Trans People, We're Going To Face More Challenges. Here Are 7 Ways To Get Support.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

As Trans People, We're Going To Face More Challenges. Here Are 7 Ways To Get Support.

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As LGBTQ+ voters who’ve already lived through a Donald Trump presidency, we are fully aware of the first Trump administration’s anti-LGBTQ+ standpoints, specifically those surrounding transgender rights. To help mitigate these shared anxieties and uncertainties, I’ve compiled a list of ways that transgender individuals can find support from legal, health care and community resources. With the next Trump administration’s potential targeting of civil protections, transgender individuals need to be aware of their legal rights in the workplace. Digital resources like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s resource guide for practitioners and the Child Welfare Information Gateway are excellent starting points to discuss how people with transgender family members can better support each other.

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Transgender Awareness Week reveals a community in crisis

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CNN  

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China Daily  

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Medical services for transgender people needed, survey finds
7 years, 4 months ago

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China Daily  

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