Colorado- State Legislature Enhances Queer Safety and Trans Protections
Colorado may be angling to provide gender affirming care without depending on federal money and passed 6 bills in favor of trans and queer rights last session.
Armed Minorities are Harder to Oppress: The Case for Trans Community Defense
The solution is simple: Arm the dolls. Those at the greatest risk of abuse have the greatest need to defend themselves and their communities. As trans people, we know damn well that we need to defend ourselves.
Ireland- RUÉ Announces Their Parliamentary Campaign to Decriminalize Sex Work Across the Republic of Ireland
Framed as a step towards equal rights for sex workers, the announced legislation (to be introduced) is the result of a collaboration between sex workers themselves and a parliamentarian.
No Kings Manhattan: A Protest Without the Politics
Today’s No Kings March reflected a depoliticized vision of resistance- NYC deserves better than a “Trump is bad” parade.
Montana Passed a Discriminatory Anti-Trans, Anti-Queer Trigger Law
The new bill, SB 437 appears to be an attempt to erase trans people and mandate discrimination against them as well as rampant sex segregation, reflecting the prior bill- SB 458 from 2023, receiving legal challenges.
Brazil- Transphobic Remarks lead Brazilian NGO to Sue State of Mato Grosso
Unlawful, transphobic remarks prompt a Brazilian organization called 'My trans child' to sue a state-wide legislature.
California- Newsom's Vetoes of Healthcare Legislation Reflects Health Insurer Priorities
On Oct. 13, Gov. Newsom signed a flurry of bills and vetoed many others- revealing a pattern of aligning himself with healthcare insurer priorities.
California- Newsom Vetoes Two Bills that Would’ve Expanded Healthcare Access for Transsexuals
The Governor's choice to veto life-saving healthcare due to "cost" reveals that he doesn't believe trans bodies are worth healthcare or resources.