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https://transworldexpress.org/
A resource for trans and queer Americans. If you need an exit out of the US, we're collecting information on how to gtfo the US and move to another country.
A resource for trans and queer Americans. If you need an exit out of the US, we're collecting information on how to gtfo the US and move to another country.
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#TransAwarenessWeek 2025: Meet music pioneer Wendy Carlos – the first trans woman to win a Grammy
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/14/kim-petras-first-trans-person-grammy-win-wendy-carlos/?utm_content=1763416802&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/14/kim-petras-first-trans-person-grammy-win-wendy-carlos/?utm_content=1763416802&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Meet legendary music pioneer Wendy Carlos – the first trans woman to win a Grammy
Kim Petras made history as the first openly trans woman to win a Grammy in 2023, but we cannot forget Wendy Carlos, whose 86th birthday is today.
www.thepinknews.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#TransAwarenessWeek 2025: Meet music pioneer Wendy Carlos – the first trans woman to win a Grammy
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/14/kim-petras-first-trans-person-grammy-win-wendy-carlos/?utm_content=1763416802&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/14/kim-petras-first-trans-person-grammy-win-wendy-carlos/?utm_content=1763416802&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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A Dutch court has upheld the substance of a decision denying asylum to U.S. transgender woman Veronica Clifford-Carlos, the court said in a statement on Monday.
Dutch court upholds asylum denial for US transgender woman
A Dutch court has upheld the substance of a decision denying asylum to U.S. transgender woman Veronica Clifford-Carlos, the court said in a statement on Monday.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A Dutch court has upheld the substance of a decision denying asylum to U.S. transgender woman Veronica Clifford-Carlos, the court said in a statement on Monday.
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"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.
The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
Thanks @nopebrigade.bsky.social for this heartfelt video. "On Fleeing: A Queer Person's Workbook" can help you decide whether & when to leave the US. Our community-run wiki & Signal groups can help you decide where to go & how to get there. Link to the workbook in comments.
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transworldexpress.org
When to Leave the US
YouTube video by Nope Brigade | Ph.D. Candidate
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October 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Thanks @nopebrigade.bsky.social for this heartfelt video. "On Fleeing: A Queer Person's Workbook" can help you decide whether & when to leave the US. Our community-run wiki & Signal groups can help you decide where to go & how to get there. Link to the workbook in comments.
transworldexpress.org
transworldexpress.org
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Trans and gender diverse people face multiple barriers accessing UK sexual health services
www.aidsmap.com/news/sep-202...
www.aidsmap.com/news/sep-202...
Trans and gender diverse people face multiple barriers accessing UK sexual health services
Trans and gender diverse people often expect poor treatment at UK sexual health clinics and actively look for signs of inclusivity before accessing services, according to recent qualitative research. ...
www.aidsmap.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Trans and gender diverse people face multiple barriers accessing UK sexual health services
www.aidsmap.com/news/sep-202...
www.aidsmap.com/news/sep-202...
This article is short and sweet, but if you want a deeper dive on the pros and cons of Portugal you can find it on our wiki. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Why are so many Americans moving to Portugal? Apart from the obvious reason …
Vietnam and Albania have their fans. Some Americans might even enjoy the UK. But there’s a lot to be said for a country with universally accessible healthcare and freedom of movement within the EU
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This article is short and sweet, but if you want a deeper dive on the pros and cons of Portugal you can find it on our wiki. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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A growing number of American Jews whose parents and grandparents fled Germany during World War II are now getting German citizenship.
Some American Jews whose families fled Nazis are now seeking German citizenship. Here's why
A growing number of American Jews whose parents and grandparents fled Germany during World War II are now getting German citizenship.
n.pr
August 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A growing number of American Jews whose parents and grandparents fled Germany during World War II are now getting German citizenship.
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“Thailand’s Board of the National Health Security Office has approved a sweeping plan to make hormone therapy for gender affirmation an official health benefit under the country’s Universal Health Coverage...”
Nice to see another country improve health care for trans folk. Well done, Thailand!
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Nice to see another country improve health care for trans folk. Well done, Thailand!
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Transgender Thais win free hormone therapy in gold card revolution
Thailand’s NHSO approved a plan making gender-affirming hormone therapy a recognised health benefit covered by the Gold Card scheme.
thethaiger.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“Thailand’s Board of the National Health Security Office has approved a sweeping plan to make hormone therapy for gender affirmation an official health benefit under the country’s Universal Health Coverage...”
Nice to see another country improve health care for trans folk. Well done, Thailand!
🏳️⚧️🇹🇭
Nice to see another country improve health care for trans folk. Well done, Thailand!
🏳️⚧️🇹🇭
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Justiça suspende norma do CFM que proibia terapia hormonal pessoas trans
Justiça suspende norma do CFM que proibia terapia hormonal pessoas trans
www.cnnbrasil.com.br
July 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Justiça suspende norma do CFM que proibia terapia hormonal pessoas trans
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Denise Segler transformed her life after getting laid off from Amazon. She's happier and her small business is thriving now that she lives in the Netherlands.
I left the US after being laid off from Amazon. Living in the Netherlands is more affordable, and my small business is thriving.
Denise Segler transformed her life after getting laid off from Amazon. She's happier and her small business is thriving now that she lives in the Netherlands.
www.businessinsider.com
July 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Denise Segler transformed her life after getting laid off from Amazon. She's happier and her small business is thriving now that she lives in the Netherlands.
This is why we built our wiki -- to assist LGBTQ+ Americans under threat from fascism to migrate to safer communities. transworldexpress.org/wiki/Main_Page
July 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This is why we built our wiki -- to assist LGBTQ+ Americans under threat from fascism to migrate to safer communities. transworldexpress.org/wiki/Main_Page
Something to be aware of if you're looking to relocate to the Netherlands.
Transgender healthcare wait times in Netherlands reach six years, group warns of crisis
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Transgender healthcare wait times in Netherlands reach six years, group warns of crisis | NL Times
The wait time for an initial intake appointment for transgender health care in the Netherlands has reached up to six years, according to Transgender Netwerk. The organization’s chair, Remke Verdegem, called the situation “a crisis that has gotten completely out of hand,” Trouw reports.
nltimes.nl
July 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Something to be aware of if you're looking to relocate to the Netherlands.
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20 Jul 25 -- 19th does great roundup of the detes on how trans people can (for now at least) get passports with teh correct gender while a fed court order forces the State Department to process new applications properly. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
Trans people can obtain accurate passports again. Here’s how
The 19th spoke with experts about the window of opportunity — and risk — that exists while the State Department complies with a court order.
19thnews.org
July 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
20 Jul 25 -- 19th does great roundup of the detes on how trans people can (for now at least) get passports with teh correct gender while a fed court order forces the State Department to process new applications properly. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
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For many Black Americans, moving abroad has been the key to an easier way of life — one where their skin color isn’t cause for concern.
Black Americans who moved abroad say they're happier outside the U.S.: 'It is truly a more fulfilling, richer life'
Living abroad can offer Americans a lower cost of living and higher quality of life, say Black expats.
cnb.cx
July 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
For many Black Americans, moving abroad has been the key to an easier way of life — one where their skin color isn’t cause for concern.
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I spoke with legal and policy experts to break down what steps trans people should follow to update their passports right now and what risks they may face while doing so.
Read more here — and if you need to update an expiring passport, time is of the essence!
Read more here — and if you need to update an expiring passport, time is of the essence!
Trans people can obtain accurate passports again. Here’s how
The 19th spoke with experts about the window of opportunity — and risk — that exists while the State Department complies with a court order.
19thnews.org
July 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I spoke with legal and policy experts to break down what steps trans people should follow to update their passports right now and what risks they may face while doing so.
Read more here — and if you need to update an expiring passport, time is of the essence!
Read more here — and if you need to update an expiring passport, time is of the essence!
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‘My parents got me out of Soviet Russia at the right time. Should my family now leave the US?’
‘My parents got me out of Soviet Russia at the right time. Should my family now leave the US?’
When he left the Soviet Union for a new life in America, the novelist never imagined he would live under another authoritarian regime. Then Trump got back into power ... Is it time to move again?
www.theguardian.com
July 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
‘My parents got me out of Soviet Russia at the right time. Should my family now leave the US?’
This is why we always recommend research, research, and more research before deciding on a country. If you're a trans American interested in learning more about immigration opportunities in Thailand, we have some info on our wiki. transworldexpress.org/wiki/Thailand
July 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This is why we always recommend research, research, and more research before deciding on a country. If you're a trans American interested in learning more about immigration opportunities in Thailand, we have some info on our wiki. transworldexpress.org/wiki/Thailand
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State department guidance is now up for transgender people who want to change their gender marker on their passports.
Your window opens NOW to make it happen, with some caveats: data will be collected on changes.
EITM was the first media outlet to report this breaking development for trans people.
Your window opens NOW to make it happen, with some caveats: data will be collected on changes.
EITM was the first media outlet to report this breaking development for trans people.
July 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
State department guidance is now up for transgender people who want to change their gender marker on their passports.
Your window opens NOW to make it happen, with some caveats: data will be collected on changes.
EITM was the first media outlet to report this breaking development for trans people.
Your window opens NOW to make it happen, with some caveats: data will be collected on changes.
EITM was the first media outlet to report this breaking development for trans people.
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I joined Jim and Margery at Boston Public Radio to discuss Skrmetti and what it means for trans folks.
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Boston Public Radio Live, Tuesday June 24, 2025
YouTube video by GBH News
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June 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I joined Jim and Margery at Boston Public Radio to discuss Skrmetti and what it means for trans folks.
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World’s Most Liveable Cities in 2025: Discover the Cities With the Top Quality of Life - https://www.archdaily.com/1031399/worlds-most-liveable-cities-in-2025-discover-the-cities-with-the-top-quality-of-life
World’s Most Liveable Cities in 2025: Discover the Cities With the Top Quality of Life
The 2025 Global Liveability Index reveals the most liveable cities. Discover which cities excel in stability and infrastructure this year.
www.archdaily.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
World’s Most Liveable Cities in 2025: Discover the Cities With the Top Quality of Life - https://www.archdaily.com/1031399/worlds-most-liveable-cities-in-2025-discover-the-cities-with-the-top-quality-of-life
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Portugal tightens naturalisation rules, doubles residency requirement reut.rs/44sNMHz
Portugal tightens naturalisation rules, doubles residency requirement
Portugal's centre-right minority government, under pressure from the far right to reduce immigration, said on Monday it would double to 10 years the amount of time most foreigners need to be legally resident in Portugal before applying for citizenship.
reut.rs
June 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Portugal tightens naturalisation rules, doubles residency requirement reut.rs/44sNMHz
Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, and Switzerland -- we cover all five in our wiki on emigration options for trans Americans. www.forbes.com/sites/alexle...
The Five Safest Countries In The World, Per 2025 Global Peace Index
Looking to travel but want to know where its safe to go? The 2025 Global Peace Index offers some guidance to the five safest countries in the world, and the least.
www.forbes.com
June 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, and Switzerland -- we cover all five in our wiki on emigration options for trans Americans. www.forbes.com/sites/alexle...
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Last week, a court ordered the Trump administration to allow all trans people to update their passports with the gender marker that's right for them.
Learn more about how and when to apply.
Learn more about how and when to apply.
Q&A: Orr v. Trump | American Civil Liberties Union
www.aclu.org
June 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Last week, a court ordered the Trump administration to allow all trans people to update their passports with the gender marker that's right for them.
Learn more about how and when to apply.
Learn more about how and when to apply.
Important info for everyone trying to get their passport in order.
Hey everyone,
The ACLU has released a FULL FAQ over the recent transgender passport decision (and the Trump admin dragging its feet on complying).
Please read this if you want to know anything about updating your passport and of or when you should pull the trigger.
www.aclu.org/trumps-assau...
The ACLU has released a FULL FAQ over the recent transgender passport decision (and the Trump admin dragging its feet on complying).
Please read this if you want to know anything about updating your passport and of or when you should pull the trigger.
www.aclu.org/trumps-assau...
Q&A: Orr v. Trump | American Civil Liberties Union
www.aclu.org
June 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Important info for everyone trying to get their passport in order.
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Denmark announces salary limits for residence and work permit of foreigners from July 2025 - Investing Abroad News | The Financial Express share.google/i5YkMeZDN5HV...
Denmark announces salary limits for residence and work permit of foreigners from July 2025
The updated income statistics will be used to process applications submitted starting July 1, 2025.
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June 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Denmark announces salary limits for residence and work permit of foreigners from July 2025 - Investing Abroad News | The Financial Express share.google/i5YkMeZDN5HV...