In 2015, nearly 28,000 people took the U.S. Trans Survey, making it the largest survey of trans people in the country. A lot has changed since then. Pledge now to take the 2022 survey and share your story! https://t.co/n6cCnWh8Z0
Weโre asking trans and non-binary people over 50 to share your stories of experiencing discrimination in elder-specific services and housing through this survey. https://t.co/2jHGeWQFDO
Indigenous people, in particular, are the most undercounted ethnic group in the censusโ history. Indigenous people were excluded from the first 70 years under the U.S. Constitution, which explicitly regarded them as not countable https://t.co/EztgPZ5jmC
The Census results directly affect issues of democracy โ redrawing district lines & distributing representative seats โ & determine funding of social services for each state, including Medicaid, Section 8 housing vouchers, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The Census doesnโt explicitly ask about gender identity/sexual orientation, but LGBTQ people exist within all the populations that are undercounted/underserved. We must be counted in the 2020 Census to ensure our communities have access to democracy & social service funding.
The US Census is coming up & thereโs a lot at stake for transgender, nonbinary, and Two Spirit Montanans! Watch our socials this week to learn about the Census, why it's important, and how gender-diverse Montanans can fill it out in an affirming way!
#2020Census#CountMeIn
Trans people exist in every community and every movement. Whether we are advocating for Native sovereignty, disability justice, or trans youth and elders, we demand the resources to thrive on our terms. #CC20#2020SOTM
Dissenting trans women like Passion Star, Sandy Brown, and LeslieAnn Manning have fought against brutalities like sexual assault and long periods of solitary confinement, and their cases have forced prisons to take the safety and care of all LGBTQ+ prisoners more seriously.
https://t.co/L32dq0qxZV
Trans, non-binary, and two-spirit individuals deserve access to mental health care where they feel safe, affirmed, and supported. Too often it can feel challenging for folks to find mental health professionals that meet these basic requirements.
Protesters including including @TransLatina_C interrupted the #PowerOfOurPride LGBTQ town hall. TLCโs Mariah Moore got this video of them being forced out. Shortly after this, the protesters were detained by the police.
We applaud the interventions made by @TransLatina_C last night. Our history is one where interventions have made all the difference. We hope the presidential candidates will heed the call. In the meantime, we continue onwards with the work. #PowerOfOurPride#STONEWALLISNOW
Have you all signed up for this yet? Want your registration fees waved? Sign up to volunteer!
Either way, this awesome upcoming event will examine race, equity, and justice in Montana. And will feature a QTPOC social hour!
https://t.co/aHauui4H76
Did you know that Medicaid Expansion covers gender affirming care? Fed comment period is open on changes to MT's program. Changes seek to add work requirements and increase premiums. These changes are a bad deal for MT. Make your voice heard!
https://t.co/cIKOyESg1e