500 Women Scientists stands with the transgender community and demands justice for all transgender people. We firmly oppose the proposed policy to define transgender people out of existence, which is both cruel and unscientific.
This Take Action Tuesday—and every day—we’re sharing some actions you can take to show your continued support:
Support transgender organizations like Trans LifeLine. They are an important resource for the Trans Community. Since 2004, they have provided resources, a hotline and microgrants. Other great organizations: Transgender Law Center, Trans Justice Funding Project, Borealis Philanthropy.
Make sure you VOTE!
Legislative Action. In Massachusetts there is currently a bill that would support explicitly protecting transgender people from discrimination in public spaces like restaurants, hotels and hospitals Voting will occur on Nov 6th. Show your support for this bill and use the hashtag, #YesOn3. You can sign the petition here. And tell your Members of Congress to stop the transgender military ban, support S. 1820 and H.R. 4041.
The National Center for Transgender Equality has some good resources and Action Guides. You can donate and support their efforts.
Follow these amazing transgender people: @Lavernecox, @GeenaRocero (founder of Gender Proud), @lynnconway, @edenlane, @msjamieclayton, @rachelvmckinnon, @JuniperLSimonis, @fakerapper, @deanspade.
If you are Transgender and need support, you can all the Trans LifeLine. US: 877-565-8860 Canada: 877-330-6366