As protests continue, it feels appropriate to keep borrowing this space to keep y’all at home updated on resources–places where you can lend a hand or find some support. Today, we’re spotlighting trans-specific issues (and trans readers, if you’re fundraising absolutely feel free to drop a link in the comments). Disclosure: Recent documentary created by …
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2022 Pride Month Resources
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Resources and Fundraisers: July 2021
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Resources and Fundraisers: July 2020
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Resources and Fundraisers: December 2020
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Resources and Fundraisers: August 2020
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Resources and Fundraisers: October 2020
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Resources and Fundraisers: September 2020
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Resources and Fundraisers: September 2021
Montero Baby Registry A page of charity donation links organized by Lil Nas X in connection with his new album; covers a range of groups helping with issues…
Resources and Fundraisers: April 2021
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Resources and Fundraisers: January 2021
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Resources and Fundraisers: August 2021
Report: Hate crime laws lack uniformity across the US (AP News, Aaron Morrison) A new report analyzes biases in hate crime laws and hate crime-related data collection across…
Trans Advocacy Resources
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Trans Children in Texas and Ukrainian Resources
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Unionization Resources
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Bail Bond Donation and Protester Safety Resources
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Power Outage Resources
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Fundraising Bundle Resources
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