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I just read the full extent of the executive order, and it basically calls for anyone who currently qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, PSLF, but works for any of several different types of organizations to no longer be eligible. One of those types uses the administrations rhetoric for trans healthcare.

People who were close to getting their loans forgiven are going to lose out on that because they work for non-profits that help us.

I want to scream.

Link to Subreddit Post

Link to Subreddit Post

In deep red Montana, debate on two anti-trans bills were heard yesterday, one that would ban drag performances in front of children (i.e. target transgender people walking their kids to school) and another that would require the state to take transgender children away from their parents.

Transgender Representatives Zephyr and Howell gave absolutely incredibly moving speeches and flipped 29 Republican votes, half of the seats they hold, killing the bills.  Wow!

Read the full article here. There is a link to videos of both speeches made by Reps. Zephyr and Howell.

Clearly we need to get more transgender reps elected, especially in red states where we are the most vulnerable. How do we do that? Serious question - I know nothing about it.

UPDATE - HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN POLITICS

As pointed out in the comments, Representative Zephyr made a Bluesky post inviting people to contact her, offering to setup a time to chat about how to take the first steps.

Other advice from the comments -

Getting involved with transrights activism is a great first step. You can find a list of trans advocacy organizations here, you can then build a platform to get the volunteers and the funding you need to get elected.

Any therapist recommendations ?

Hello everyone, I am going through a hard time and I am seeking for some therapist that are inclusive enough.

This is already a very huge step- costing me so much.

My friends recommended Arab Therapist but I am afraid they are not safe enough when it comes to queer matters.

And vice versa when I go on other apps.

I am searching for online therapy.

Ideally that doesn’t cost a kidney.

Thanks for your help 🙏

Is it fucked up of me to not want to come out to my family unless I have a partner, and we are as secure as getting married, and that’s when I want to come out?

My ex who is white and not Muslim was hurt by my reasoning, and I just feel a little guilty.