This week, a Florida policy banning gender-affirming care for trans youth and restricting access to care for adults went back into effect, forcing families of trans youth in FL to travel hundreds of miles to access the healthcare they need. Get support: southernequality.org/tyep/

Schools have a huge impact on the mental health of LGBTQ teens – a recent Trevor Project study found that students in supportive schools had lower suicide risk rates and reported fewer depressive symptom than students in schools with anti-LGBTQ+ policies. time.com/7012940/anti-l…

LGBTQ+ asylum seekers are reporting assaults, harassment, and lack of access to prescriptions in ICE facilities– when they should be experiencing a warm welcome and support after fleeing persecution due to their identities. 19thnews.org/2024/08/ice-cu…

Ask yourself what it would take for you to uproot your entire life, split your family apart, and find a new home and a new job in an entirely new place thousands of miles away. Would you do it for anything that was short of essential for your child's well-being?

Health care for transgender people is supported by every major medical association as safe and lifesaving. Supporters are now making their case to  #SCOTUS as it hears a case this fall on whether some states can ban trans people from receiving care. (Thread 🧵)

We’re excited to now offer resources to families of transgender youth in Idaho (and 25 other states) who are blocked from receiving gender-affirming healthcare close to home. This work wouldn’t be possible without amazing local partners like @addthewords idahocapitalsun.com/2024/08/16/ida…

The TRANS KIDS, OUR KIDS book tour launch is happening in Asheville on 9/24! Featuring a Q&A with the co-authors and members of the CSE team, light refreshments, and some great giveaways, this event is not to be missed. RSVP for free today 📍 southernequality.rallybound.org/csebook-ashevi…

Ring the bell, school is in session & so is LGBTQ+ youth power! Our Healing & Resilience Team is hosting an interactive wellness workshop for young LGBTQ+ people ages 13-25 on Sept. 10th. Plus, the first 10 RSVPs will get a free back-to-school kit RSVP at southernequality.org/back-to-school…

Sweet Briar College has instituted an admissions policy that excludes transgender and gender expansive students. We are inspired by the students, faculty, and alumni who are standing up and speaking out against this discriminatory policy. apnews.com/article/sweet-…

The TRANS KIDS, OUR KIDS book tour is coming to Louisville, KY on 9/26 in partnership with KHJN! Featuring a Q&A with the co-authors and community partners and some great giveaways, this event is not to be missed. RSVP for free today 📍southernequality.rallybound.org/csebook-louisv…

Black students, LGBTQ+ students, and any student losing important community resources due to this harmful law deserves better. Lawmakers should focus on making students’ lives better – not yanking resources away to undermine inclusivity on campus. alabamareflector.com/2024/08/27/uni…

We are excited to introduce 2024 Southern Healers Grant recipient QTBIPOC Healing Retreat, hosted by Bianca Gragg! ⁠Read about all our Southern Healers grant recipients at southernequality.org/healing-and-re…

On October 3, Southern Equality will be in Nashville highlighting their new book on Trans kids. TN Equality Project Nashville Co-Chair An Anagram of Rhonda = My Name! will be one of the speakers. Learn more and register at the link 🏳️‍⚧️ southernequality.rallybound.org/csebook-nashvi…