TransWorldExpress - Operator, I need an exit

This International Migrants Day we celebrate everyone planning their migration journey for 2026. Wherever you're headed in the new year, we're rooting for your success. transworldexpress.org/wiki/Main_Page 💙💗🤍💗💙

A very relatable article, though I emigrated to Portugal, not the Netherlands.

If you're an American (especially LGBTQ+) looking for where to go & how, check out the free, volunteer-organized resources @transworldexpress.bsky.social offers.

How to Leave the U.S.A. In the wake of President Trump’s reëlection, the number of aggrieved Americans seeking a new life abroad appears to be rising. The Netherlands offers one way out.

Jana Sanchez, a co-founder of G.T.F.O. Tours—which helps aggrieved U.S. citizens start new lives in the Netherlands—describes herself as an “escaping-fascism doula.” www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

Operator, I need an exit!

Take a deep breath. You're not alone. You don't need to be extra rich/able-bodied/etc. to flee the U.S. Don't despair!

Have a look at our resources and reach out to us if you have more questions.

When Is It Time to Flee? Trans people and their families are facing hard questions and choices as threats to their safety and rights proliferate.

Thank you to @melissagiragrant.com & @thenewrepublic.bsky.social for calling attention to Trans World Express in this article.

Our mission is to assist people under threat from fascism to migrate to safer communities by connecting people with resources to people in need.

Link to site in comments.

Elliot Page in a Vanity Fair photo shoot, slouching in a chair with his shirt open showing top surgery scars and toned abs.

Happy International Men's Day, especially to trans men.

Important information for parents of trans children researching emigration options.

Meet legendary music pioneer Wendy Carlos – the first trans woman to win a Grammy Kim Petras made history as the first openly trans woman to win a Grammy in 2023, but we cannot forget Wendy Carlos, whose 86th birthday is today.

#TransAwarenessWeek 2025: Meet music pioneer Wendy Carlos – the first trans woman to win a Grammy
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/14/kim-petras-first-trans-person-grammy-win-wendy-carlos/?utm_content=1763416802&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Dutch court upholds asylum denial for US transgender woman A Dutch court has upheld the substance of a decision denying asylum to U.S. transgender woman Veronica Clifford-Carlos, the court said in a statement on Monday.

A Dutch court has upheld the substance of a decision denying asylum to U.S. transgender woman Veronica Clifford-Carlos, the court said in a statement on Monday.

Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S. The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.

"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."

"On Fleeing: A Queer Person's Workbook" is available for download for free via Nope Brigade's Linktree:

YouTube video by Nope Brigade | Ph.D. Candidate When to Leave the US

Thanks @nopebrigade.bsky.social for this heartfelt video. "On Fleeing: A Queer Person's Workbook" can help you decide whether & when to leave the US. Our community-run wiki & Signal groups can help you decide where to go & how to get there. Link to the workbook in comments.

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Trans and gender diverse people face multiple barriers accessing UK sexual health services Trans and gender diverse people often expect poor treatment at UK sexual health clinics and actively look for signs of inclusivity before accessing services, according to recent qualitative research. ...

Trans and gender diverse people face multiple barriers accessing UK sexual health services

www.aidsmap.com/news/sep-202...

Here ya go! transworldexpress.org/wiki/Portugal

Why are so many Americans moving to Portugal? Apart from the obvious reason … Vietnam and Albania have their fans. Some Americans might even enjoy the UK. But there’s a lot to be said for a country with universally accessible healthcare and freedom of movement within the EU

This article is short and sweet, but if you want a deeper dive on the pros and cons of Portugal you can find it on our wiki. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Some American Jews whose families fled Nazis are now seeking German citizenship. Here's why A growing number of American Jews whose parents and grandparents fled Germany during World War II are now getting German citizenship.

A growing number of American Jews whose parents and grandparents fled Germany during World War II are now getting German citizenship.

Transgender Thais win free hormone therapy in gold card revolution Thailand’s NHSO approved a plan making gender-affirming hormone therapy a recognised health benefit covered by the Gold Card scheme.

“Thailand’s Board of the National Health Security Office has approved a sweeping plan to make hormone therapy for gender affirmation an official health benefit under the country’s Universal Health Coverage...”

Nice to see another country improve health care for trans folk. Well done, Thailand!

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Justiça suspende norma do CFM que proibia terapia hormonal pessoas trans

Justiça suspende norma do CFM que proibia terapia hormonal pessoas trans

I left the US after being laid off from Amazon. Living in the Netherlands is more affordable, and my small business is thriving. Denise Segler transformed her life after getting laid off from Amazon. She's happier and her small business is thriving now that she lives in the Netherlands.

Denise Segler transformed her life after getting laid off from Amazon. She's happier and her small business is thriving now that she lives in the Netherlands.

This is why we built our wiki -- to assist LGBTQ+ Americans under threat from fascism to migrate to safer communities. transworldexpress.org/wiki/Main_Page

For more information on the Netherlands check out our wiki entry. transworldexpress.org/wiki/Netherl...

Something to be aware of if you're looking to relocate to the Netherlands.

This looks like a neat resource!

Trans people can obtain accurate passports again. Here’s how The 19th spoke with experts about the window of opportunity — and risk — that exists while the State Department complies with a court order.

20 Jul 25 -- 19th does great roundup of the detes on how trans people can (for now at least) get passports with teh correct gender while a fed court order forces the State Department to process new applications properly. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social

Black Americans who moved abroad say they're happier outside the U.S.: 'It is truly a more fulfilling, richer life' Living abroad can offer Americans a lower cost of living and higher quality of life, say Black expats.

For many Black Americans, moving abroad has been the key to an easier way of life — one where their skin color isn’t cause for concern.

Trans people can obtain accurate passports again. Here’s how The 19th spoke with experts about the window of opportunity — and risk — that exists while the State Department complies with a court order.

I spoke with legal and policy experts to break down what steps trans people should follow to update their passports right now and what risks they may face while doing so.

Read more here — and if you need to update an expiring passport, time is of the essence!

‘My parents got me out of Soviet Russia at the right time. Should my family now leave the US?’ When he left the Soviet Union for a new life in America, the novelist never imagined he would live under another authoritarian regime. Then Trump got back into power ... Is it time to move again?

‘My parents got me out of Soviet Russia at the right time. Should my family now leave the US?’

This is why we always recommend research, research, and more research before deciding on a country. If you're a trans American interested in learning more about immigration opportunities in Thailand, we have some info on our wiki. transworldexpress.org/wiki/Thailand

State department guidance is now up for transgender people who want to change their gender marker on their passports.

Your window opens NOW to make it happen, with some caveats: data will be collected on changes.

EITM was the first media outlet to report this breaking development for trans people.

YouTube video by GBH News Boston Public Radio Live, Tuesday June 24, 2025

I joined Jim and Margery at Boston Public Radio to discuss Skrmetti and what it means for trans folks.

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