Our hearts go out to the trans youth of Idaho this week. The SCOTUS decision to allow Idaho’s care ban to go into effect was devastating, but we can’t lose hope – they did NOT weigh in on the constitutionality of these bans & this doesn’t mean the case is lost. Get the facts ⬇️

BIG WIN FOR YOUNG TRANS ATHLETES 🎉

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals decision sets a 💪 precedent that banning trans youth from playing on sports teams aligning with their gender identity is a Title IX violation. Huge step for trans youth athletes in SC! abcnews.go.com/US/trans-sport…

Show your support for trans South Carolinians by hosting an event in your town! This could be a processing circle, a rally, a healing & resilience art night, or any type of event uplifting trans youth and adults.

Get support on your event from our team: southcarolinaunited.org/transequality

There’s just a few weeks in the South Carolina legislative session, and your voices have been essential to stopping H. 4624, the Anti-Trans Healthcare bill, from coming to a vote so far.

Keep up the momentum and message your senator to vote NO today 🗣 actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-s…

Somewhere over the rainbow, there’s a queer youth prom on the horizon 🌈

Our Coalition Partner We Are Family is throwing a prom for queer middle and high school students on April 20th. Get your ruby red slippers ready and snag your free ticket today: eventbrite.com/e/the-charlest…

We love allies like Dawn Staley, the coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team! If trans women want to play basketball, nothing should stop them from getting on the court and thriving 🏀

SC lawmakers should take note and repeal the trans youth sports ban immediately 🏳️‍⚧️

South Carolina lawmakers are prioritizing attacking LGBTQ+ communities and diversity initiatives on college campuses instead of focusing on making our state better for ALL South Carolinians.

Read ACLU of South Carolina's breakdown of how this focus hurts all of us: aclusc.org/en/news/heres-…

We won't stop until we realize a world where everyone is free. Free to get the health care they need — including abortion — and to decide their futures for themselves, regardless of race, income, ZIP code, or immigration status. 💙

The facts don’t lie – 71% of South Carolinians support trans youth & don’t want the government interfering in their healthcare decisions. Lawmakers have NO justification for pursuing H. 4624, the Anti-Trans Healthcare Bill. Read Alliance For Full Acceptance (AFFA)’s new poll: affa-action.org/mason-dixon-po…

Gender-affirming care bans place extreme burdens on families who are just trying to get their child the care they need to thrive.

If H. 4624, the Anti-Trans Healthcare Bill, passes in South Carolina, these driving times will increase even more for some families ❌

In 2024, we are seeing more states find new policy pathways for restricting access to gender-affirming care. These policies are “canaries in the coal mine”, warning us of a potentially dangerous future for gender-affirming care. Read more: southernequality.org/canaries/

Cruel legislation like H. 4624 doesn’t represent South Carolinians, who love and support trans folks and their continued access to healthcare.

We need to show our support for the trans community right now – share your message of love and affirmation ⬇️ southcarolinaunited.org/updates/messag…

HIV is *not* a crime, but some states are still treating it like one – with devastating consequences for some. HIV criminalization disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, and does nothing to stop the spread of HIV.

Get the full story ⬇️ 19thnews.org/2024/03/hiv-cr…

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! Trans folks have always been here, and will always be here – achieving great things and living their best lives.

Today and every day, we're celebrating the beauty, strength, and resilience of this community 🏳️‍⚧️

Happy #TransDayOfVisibility ! Stay proud & stay visible – remember that you stand on the shoulders of giants & there are so many people who care about you + support you.

If you can, support our work getting Southern trans youth the care they need to thrive southernequality.org/supporttransyo…

This week, the SC House passed H. 4289, the Anti-DEI bill. It would ban diversity pledges for colleges and jobs, prevent businesses from requiring diversity training, and more. This bill is convoluted, unnecessary, and has no place in SC. wpde.com/news/local-and…

Trans South Carolinians need our support right now – both in fighting H. 4624, the Anti-Trans Healthcare Bill, & in sharing our love for the trans community in SC 🏳️‍⚧️

Share your message of love and support this week for #TransDayOfVisibility 💌 southcarolinaunited.org/updates/messag…

TOMORROW: We’re hosting a Power Hour ⚡️at the Harriet Hancock Center in Columbia from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We’ll have snacks, speakers discussing the challenges of South Carolina’s political climate, community-building activities, & more.

RSVP to join us: signupgenius.com/go/10C094FADA6…