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TransWorldExpress - Operator, I need an exit
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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.
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This International Migrants Day we celebrate everyone planning their migration journey for 2026. Wherever you're headed in the new year, we're rooting for your success. transworldexpress.org/wiki/Main_Page 💙💗🤍💗💙
Trans World Express
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December 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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tanzpunk.bsky.social
A very relatable article, though I emigrated to Portugal, not the Netherlands.

If you're an American (especially LGBTQ+) looking for where to go & how, check out the free, volunteer-organized resources @transworldexpress.bsky.social offers.
December 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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newyorker.com
Jana Sanchez, a co-founder of G.T.F.O. Tours—which helps aggrieved U.S. citizens start new lives in the Netherlands—describes herself as an “escaping-fascism doula.” www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
How to Leave the U.S.A.
In the wake of President Trump’s reëlection, the number of aggrieved Americans seeking a new life abroad appears to be rising. The Netherlands offers one way out.
www.newyorker.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
transworldexpress.bsky.social
Thank you to @melissagiragrant.com & @thenewrepublic.bsky.social for calling attention to Trans World Express in this article.

Our mission is to assist people under threat from fascism to migrate to safer communities by connecting people with resources to people in need.

Link to site in comments.
When Is It Time to Flee?
Trans people and their families are facing hard questions and choices as threats to their safety and rights proliferate.
newrepublic.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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nicomaramckay.com
Happy International Men's Day, especially to trans men.
Elliot Page in a Vanity Fair photo shoot, slouching in a chair with his shirt open showing top surgery scars and toned abs.
November 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
transworldexpress.bsky.social
Important information for parents of trans children researching emigration options.
erininthemorning.com Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Nov 19
It's being reported that New Zealand has banned puberty blockers for transgender youth. I removed New Zealand from my recommendations to families fleeing a while back after the far right saw a surge in power in the country.

Sad day for NZ trans youth.
Cabinet has agreed to introduce new safeguards on the prescribing of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues, while ensuring patients with medical needs can continue to access appropriate care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. "We are putting in place stronger safeguards so families can have confidence that any treatment is clinically sound and in the best interests of the young person or child. "Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues play an important role in treating a range of medical conditions. We are ensuring they remain available for patients who need them for conditions such as early-onset puberty, endometriosis, or prostate cancer, where there is strong clinical evidence of benefit." The Ministry of Health’s evidence brief found that there is a lack of high-quality evidence that demonstrates the benefits or risks of the use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues for the treatment of gender dysphoria or incongruence. While this uncertainty persists, the Government is taking a precautionary approach. Following public consultation, Cabinet has agreed to introduce new regulations under the Medicines Act to align New Zealand's approach with the United Kingdom: New patients seeking treatment for gender dysphoria or incongruence can no longer be prescribed gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues, pending the completion of the United Kingdom's clinical trial on their use in this context. Ensure existing youth gender services are maintained for young people experiencing gender dysphoria or incongruence and bringing these services together through a central, accessible online resource. "These changes will ensure a more consistent and carefully monitored approach. This mirrors steps taken in other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, where additional safeguards have recently been implemented to ensure decisions are made in line with the best available evidence," Mr Brown says. The new approach will not impact patients cu…
November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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pinknews.bsky.social
#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
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
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legal.reuters.com
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.
reut.rs
November 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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melissagiragrant.com
"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.
news.gallup.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
transworldexpress.bsky.social
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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When to Leave the US
YouTube video by Nope Brigade | Ph.D. Candidate
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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mimmymum.bsky.social
Trans and gender diverse people face multiple barriers accessing UK sexual health services

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
transworldexpress.bsky.social
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
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npr.org
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
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senthorun.bsky.social
“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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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
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cnn-brasil.bsky.social
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
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businessinsider.com
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
transworldexpress.bsky.social
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
transworldexpress.bsky.social
Something to be aware of if you're looking to relocate to the Netherlands.
July 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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assignedmedia.org
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
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cnbc.com
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
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oriion.bsky.social
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!
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
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theguardian.com
‘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
transworldexpress.bsky.social
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
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erininthemorning.com
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.
July 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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esqueer.net
I joined Jim and Margery at Boston Public Radio to discuss Skrmetti and what it means for trans folks.

youtu.be/_6jj1f6MZ9U?...
Boston Public Radio Live, Tuesday June 24, 2025
YouTube video by GBH News
youtu.be
June 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM