Episode 50: Understanding Anti-Trans Legislation

Welcome to Trans Sister Radio Season 3, Episode 4!

In this episode, Athena and Quinn talk about the wave of anti-trans legislation sweeping the USA, breaking down why it’s happening and what we can do about it.

CONTENT WARNING: As mentioned at the start of the episode this is a heavily political discussion on a dark issue, with references to self-harm and suicide. If those things are triggers for you, we recommend skipping this episode.

Main Topic: Understanding Andti-Trans Legislation

• Sources:

  • 400 new anti trans bills in the first 6 weeks of 2024

  • Source: https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/anti-trans-legislative-risk-assessment-96f 

  • 24% of Trangender Adults have had their care disrupted

    • Source: https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/24-of-transgender-adults-report-access

  • 4th Circuit Court strikes down bill

    • Source: https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/4th-circuit-gender-identity-is-a

• Links to stay aware of what’s happening in your area:

  • From Athena:

    • Erin Reed: https://www.erininthemorning.com/archive?sort=new

    • ACLU (national): https://www.aclu.org/

  • From Quinn:

    • https://www.hrc.org/resources/attacks-on-gender-affirming-care-by-state-map

    • https://translegislation.com

    • https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/29/lgbtq-legislation-trans-bills/

    • https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights

    • https://twitter.com/Esqueer_

    • https://bsky.app/profile/esqueer.bsky.social

Really Silly Thing: Quinn recommends X-Men ‘97

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