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How are you dealing with all these new anti-trans/LGBTQ+ laws? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/lgbtq_plus@beehaw.org
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There's been so many new laws passed across the US (and some other countries world wide as well), that makes it feel like even visiting another area is unsafe. I feel like I can't go anywhere without feeling like the entire state is out to get me.

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[–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

I live in the only city in the world with an official transgender district, so I'm sitting in a place of extreme privilege. I've been pushing on my organization to do better- I've increased access to transgender healthcare for our employees and their children. I've hired out of state queers to come give talks so I can help financially support where I can. I'm even giving talks about diversity and equity now. I support local queers by going to their establishments and seeking out queer and trans artists to support wherever I can. I offer up my knowledge when I can through a variety of trans communities I participate in. I wish I could do more, but I'm happy doing what I can.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    What city has a transgender district?? A part of me really loves the idea of that, but I also get worried about segregation. What is it like to live there??

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    San Francisco. It's not segregated and trans people don't have to live there, it's just a recognition and celebration of trans people. They have a bunch of local government officials who do trans stuff like educationals, put on trans artists, work on improving healthcare and other issues for trans people, etc.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    That's incredible!! I live in SoCal (the high desert, blegh) and planned on making a trip to San Francisco later this summer. Is there anything specific you would recommend a trans woman visiting your city?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    There's a little trans art gallery called liminal space that you might want to check out. Past that just the typical SF stuff - check out Castro, glbt museum, hit up mission Dolores Park, etc.

    What kinda city stuff do you like? Hikes? Beach? Museums? Food? More direction and I can provide recs

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    All of that sounds great! I've been once before but I didn't really get to explore the city or wildlife since I wasn't there for very long. I prefer not to be in the concrete jungle areas but I know there's probably some really cool places to see so I'm def open to it

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