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georgiaequality.org
BREAKING: Tonight, the Georgia General Assembly adjourned with no further anti-LGBTQ bills passing. While we are disappointed that any anti-LGBTQ bills passed this year, it is worth acknowledging that even more anti-LGBTQ bills were defeated.

Please read our full statement:
A graphic with a white background and the rainbow Georgia Equality logo at the top. Below in navy blue text it reads: "Tonight, the Georgia General Assembly adjourned with no further anti-LGBTQ bills passing. While we are disappointed that any anti-LGBTQ bills passed this year, it is worth acknowledging that even more anti-LGBTQ bills were defeated. We successfully defended against Senate Bill 30, related to puberty blockers, and Senate Bill 39, related to coverage by the State Health Benefit Plan and other state funding, both of which aimed to immediately restrict access to medical care for transgender Georgians. During a year with an overwhelming amount of pressure behind nearly 15 anti-LGBTQ bills, defeating all the ones which would have immediate harms for many transgender Georgians was no small feat. We are incredibly grateful to the many parents, faith leaders, medical providers, and advocates who worked tirelessly to help achieve this outcome. A broad coalition of LGBTQ Georgians and our allies showed up at the Capitol, lobbied lawmakers, and organized to make this possible. With 2025 being the first year of a biennial legislative session, we know that many of these bills will return next year; but we remain ready and committed to defeating them yet again. Together, our community is a force to be reckoned with."
April 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
marisapk.bsky.social
BREAKING: Rather than dignify SB 185, a gender affirming care ban for incarcerated people, with a vote, GA House Democrats have staged a mass walkout in a show of opposition and solidarity with trans Georgians. #gapol @erininthemorning.com @assignedmedia.org
April 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
georgiaequality.org
Since 2015, the State of Georgia has spent $4.1 million in taxpayer money for all discrimination lawsuits and legal complaints involving transgender rights. In the 19 claims identified, the State has lost or settled every one so far.

Courtesy copy of the article: georgiaequality.org/2025/02/tran...
Transgender discrimination claims cost Georgia taxpayers millions - Georgia Equality
Read the full article as published by the AJC By David Wickert and Maya T. Prabhu  |  February 24, 2025 Debates about transgender rights have consumed the attention of state lawmakers in 2025, but the...
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February 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
georgiaequality.org
Yesterday, @ajc.com published an article reviewing the cost of the State of Georgia's defense of anti-trans policies. Despite proponents of anti-trans bills continuously citing defending taxpayer money, their discrimination is actually costing taxpayers far more.

Read: www.ajc.com/politics/geo...
An infographic with a tan background. At the top in a green box reads the headline, "The Cost of Georgia's DEFENSE OF ANTI-TRANS POLICIES" Below are several green text bubbles. In the first is an image of a stack of cash with the header, "$4.1 MILLION in Georgia taxpayer money." The fine print reads, "Including all discrimination lawsuits/complaints involving transgender Georgians since 2015" The next one is an image of two hands shaking with a dollar sign above. The header reads, "$2.1 MILLION spent by the State to settle claims." Below, the fine print reads: "The $4.1 million figure includes $2.1 million to settle claims and another $2 million in legal fees" The next one has an image of a document with a magnifying glass and the scales of justice. The header reads, "19 CLAIMS made on the violation of trans rights." The fine print reads, "The AJC identified at least 19 claims since 2015, most on the denial of medical care for transgender people" The next one has an image of a gavel with the headline, "0 CASES WON, Georgia has lost or settled nearly every case." The fine print reads below, "The State of Georgia has lost or settled every one of these 19 claims brought forth, or it's still being litigated" The last one has an image of the Capitol building's dome. The header reads, "3 BILLS on policies already in litigation." The fine print reads, "The GA General Assembly is advancing at least 3 anti-trans bills on policies already litigated or still in litigation." In the background is a gray wavy pattern. In the bottom corner is the black and white Georgia Equality logo.
February 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
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Evergreen.
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February 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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In response to the urgent questions on ID documents from trans, gender-nonconforming, nonbinary and intersex (TGNCNBI) people nationwide, @lambdalegal.bsky.social will host a virtual session on passports this Wed, Feb 26 from 3-4 PM ET/12-1PM PT.

Register: support.lambdalegal.org/site/SSurvey...
Survey - Virtual Info Session on Passports - Lambda Legal
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February 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
georgiaequality.org
BREAKING: In a vote of 33-19, the Georgia State Senate voted to pass SB 39, an expansive bill to strip coverage of medical care for transgender people from the Georgia State Health Benefit Plan.

The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration where we will continue to fight it.
A white graphic with the Georgia Equality trans pride logo at the top. Below reads, “We are extremely disappointed by the State Senate’s passage of SB 39 today. SB 39 is an expansive bill which aims to strip coverage of medical care for transgender people from the Georgia State Health Benefit Plan. The government shouldn’t be able to overrule a person’s decision to seek health care for themselves and their families– whether transgender or not. The Georgia State Health Benefit Plan currently covers over half a million Georgians, including employees of state agencies, public schools, and retirees. Repaying our dedicated public servants by stripping away medical coverage for themselves and their families is disrespectful to their commitment to our state and unconscionable. While proponents of SB 39 centered transgender youth and “surgeries” in their testimony today, this bill goes far beyond what proponents advertise– applying to transgender people of all ages and banning any medical care associated with the treatment of gender dysphoria, from hormone treatments to mental health support. It is government overreach, plain and simple. Restrictions on healthcare are some of the most extreme political attacks in recent history. Allowing politicians to overrule experts when it comes to medical care– care that is supported by every major U.S. medical professional association– creates a slippery slope in which politicians can meddle in anyone’s private medical decisions. In October 2023 via Rich v. Georgia, the State of Georgia agreed to stop denying coverage of transgender medical care in the Georgia State Health Benefit Plan. SB 39 conflicts with existing judicial precedent, inviting further litigation which Georgia tax-payers would have to foot the bill for. Proponents of the bill repeatedly argued today that tax-payers should not support medical care for transgender people, while those same proponents would use tax-payer money to defend discriminatory and unconstitut…
February 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
georgiaequality.org
“I urge my colleagues to rise above this divisive legislation… We’re here to serve Georgians, ALL Georgians. Even those who are different than you.” -Sen Merritt

“I have constituents that can’t find an affordable place to live… I have people that don’t have healthcare. Let’s deal with that stuff.”
February 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
georgiaequality.org
“We’re not going to involve politics in this decision,” Brass says.

Let’s be clear: this bill is nothing BUT political posturing. Transgender people are being scapegoated by elected officials to help them score political points at their expense.
February 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
georgiaequality.org
Sen. Kim Jackson asks Tillery to clarify that this bill would apply to all ages, since Tillery repeatedly refers only to transgender youth.

The government shouldn’t have the ability to overrule patient’s private medical decisions, regardless of age.
February 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
southernequality.bsky.social
After Trump's EO concerning federal funding and gender-affirming care for trans people under 19, we're hearing that some providers are limiting their ability to provide care for trans youth. We're so sorry this is happening & are here to help 🏳️‍⚧️ www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
January 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
georgiaequality.org
Sen. Blake Tillery is presenting the bill now. When asked if he believes gender dysphoria is real, he says “I doesn’t matter what I believe.”

He’s right. We should be letting medical professionals and experts make these decisions, not politicians.
February 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
hrc.org
The Trump admin has spent their first weeks attacking our community by executive action designed to cause fear & chaos.

HRC’s legal team breaks down what executive orders are, how they may impact the LGBTQ+ community, & why we can’t comply prematurely. www.hrc.org/news/underst...
Understanding Executive Orders and What They Mean for the LGBTQ+…
The first days of the new Trump administration have seen a slew of Executive Orders (EOs) from the President, many which target the LGBTQ+ community. From…
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February 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Reposted by Jan T. Mooney, PhD
tobyordoctoby.bsky.social
Very important piece that examines the harms that the Executive Order inflicts in healthcare—both on patients but also through moral and psychological injury to healthcare workers

www.ajc.com/opinion/opin...
Opinion: Keep ICE raids out of health care
Hospitals are meant to heal, not harm. We can’t help people who are afraid to seek treatment.
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February 2, 2025 at 11:22 PM