ShawnaRaeK
shawnaraek.bsky.social
ShawnaRaeK
@shawnaraek.bsky.social
Pragmatic idealist. Lifter.
Staying connected to support is more important than ever. Huge appreciation for these organizations that underpin the movement for LGBTQ equality!
To access more resources for LGBTQ people at the state and local level, visit the @equalityfed.bsky.social, CenterLink, @lambdalegal.bsky.social, or contact the LGBT+ National Hotline at 888-843-4564.
March 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Despite recent and rising threats against our community, LGBTQ+ Americans continue to make progress.

MAP's latest details all the ways we win — from beating bad bills to creating safe spaces, caring for each other, building capacity, and much more.

⬇️ Read more.
lgbtmap.medium.com/despite-the-...
Despite the Attacks Against Us, LGBTQ People Know How to Win
Despite threats against our community, we continue to make progress by amplifying our power and strengthening our impact.
lgbtmap.medium.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Combined research from the Trevor Project and the Movement Advancement Project show "anti-transgender state laws directly resulted in a 72% increase in suicide attempts among trans and nonbinary youth who lived in states that implemented such laws." This is not about protecting women.
Anti-LGBTQ+ policies hurt young people and make them want to move out of state: Trevor Project study
A new study from an LGBTQ suicide prevention group comes as the Trump administration is already rolling out anti-transgender policies.
www.fastcompany.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM