Queer & Trans Lehigh Valley

Trina, a member of Lehigh Valley’s LGBTQ+ community, needs $72 to keep her Internet on

She’s searching for a job right now, and Internet access is crucial for her to find work

Let’s get this need met! You can help her directly on PayPal at picasogirrl (Trina NM Alvarez)

"...passport to travel internationally.

It is the duty of the US Government to protect all US citizens and this policy is clearly intended to inflict harm.

I urge the administration to reverse this policy and uphold a passport policy that respects the dignity and safety of all US citizens."

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"...they are trying to improve efficiency.

Requiring sex assigned at birth on a U.S. Passport serves no valid security or identity verification purpose. It merely exposes transgender individuals who are U.S. citizens to potential discrimination and harassment while using their..." (cont)

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"I strongly oppose the proposed rule that would change the _____ form to reflect 'sex assigned at birth.'

This policy denies the scientific reality that intersex and transgender people exist.

Furthermore, this effort is a waste of money and time when the government is stating that..." (cont)

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* Renewal Application (DS-82): www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

* Replacement, name change, correction (DS-5504): www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

In the next few messages in this thread, you can find an example of what you may choose to write...

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The State Department is required by law to review every comment before taking action and you can submit your comments and concerns anonymously.

You can help by submitting a public comments at these three links:

* Application For Passport (DS-11) www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

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Banning accurate IDs and forcing trans people to out themselves whenever they show an ID will only push trans people out of public life and expose us to discrimination and violence.

The State Department is accepting public comments through the end of this week about this new passport policy...

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ACTION ALERT!

The call to action in this threat comes from the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project.

The U.S. State Department is denying accurate passports to all trans and intersex people - taking away a right that we have had for decades.

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We need our allies to show up for our trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive neighbors.

Share this article with someone who needs to be reminded of the importance of taking a stand for trans people: www.thebulwark.com/p/stand-with...

Thanks for your support! It's easy to forget sometimes, but there are plenty of us in the Lehigh Valley working to support the LGBTQ+ community and make the region a better and safer place for everyone!

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If you're in the Lehigh Valley, join us for a Coffee and Crash-Out on Sunday, 3/9, from 10am to noon

We'll be at the Wegmans Cafe in Allentown. It'll be held each 2nd Sunday of the month

Channel your stress into action! Join with us to participate in small moves to push back against rising fascism

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Mutual Aid History is Black History ❤️🖤💚

Born from Black creativity during Reconstruction, mutual aid in the U.S. arose as Black communities built systems of care when the government failed them. From the Black Panthers’ Free School Lunch Program to modern efforts, this legacy deserves recognition!

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QTLV loves local unions! 🩷

Let’s support Lehigh Valley PA Starbucks Workers United, who won their union with Workers United in October 2022.

After a long fight, they’ve finally brought Starbucks to the table and are raising funds to keep up their fight!

Help support them here: gofund.me/5d76e3d9

Several Nonprofits Overcomply With Trump EOs, Erase Trans People From Websites Organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of America, the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are among dozens erasing trans people.

1. We are seeing a massive amount of overcompliance with Trump EOs. Nonprofits across the board are erasing transgender people from their websites.

Mira Lazine reports on several that have made the decision to do so in her latest piece.

Subscribe to support our journalism.

This Friday, join us for the National Economic Blackout

🖤 2/28, 12:01am–11:59pm 🖤

The goal of the blackout is to highlight your spending power. Don’t spend at major corporations or buy gas. If needed, shop local!

It's not a boycott—it’s a one-day disruption to show our collective economic impact

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Help Tea-Grace pay her rent! 🏠

Tea-Grace is a queer trans woman who needs funds to make up for time she has to take off work for gender-affirming care

Her goal is $500. Please help if you can! :)

Cashapp: $HotCupOfTeaXO
Venmo: @ HotCupOfTeaXO

Hey yall! Im like 100 dollars to reach my goal.

What a good way to end Black History Month! 🥳✊🏾

Actor LeVar Burton holding a sign with a cat reading a book, which says "There has never been a time when the people who've banned books were the good guys"

Just leaving this here for whoever needs it. (Thank you @levarburton.bsky.social!)

Despite Republican Attacks, Americans Are Queerer Than Ever In Latest Poll According to a Gallup Poll released on Thursday, more Americans identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before, despite heavy attacks from right-wing politicians.

1. Despite Republican attacks in recent years, America is queerer than ever before.

LGBTQ+ identification has risen to 9.3% in the last Gallup Poll, a huge jump from 7.6% last year.

I cover the latest numbers in my story.

Subscribe to support my journalism.

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Sunny just got a job! We’re so happy for her. She just needs a little help getting new clothes for her job and paying for tolls for driving her partner to doctors. She’s hoping to raise $80

💸CashApp $lucabean128
💰Venmo @ sillysunshine128

Incredible news! More hospitals have returned to offering gender affirming care after Trump's executive order was blocked.

Moments after publishing our story on hospitals returning, Childrens National DC announced a return to care.

And JUST now, Colorado Children's is back to giving care!

AMAZING

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Want to write to your local legislator to speak out against anti-trans legislation or any of the many, many other terrible things happening in the government right now? But don't know how to start? Check out this resource and samples scirpts QTLV prepared for you!

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Ilhan Omar

Brandon Gill, a psycho MAGA Republican congressman, is circulating a ridiculous petition calling for Rep. Ilhan Omar to be arrested and deported.

I donated to her campaign as a direct result of this. You can do the same, too: secure.actblue.com/donate/io-ad...

Hey First Off!

#Gobirds Haopy #Blackhistorymonth and that #KendrickLamar am I right?

Got your attention? Sweet!

Im 573/1000

I just need 427 more to come. If you can help that would be amazing! ✊🏾🥳

A flier advertising "Light it Up in Gaza", a fundraiser event being held in Allentown, PA on February 15, 2025

If you're in the Lehigh Valley tomorrow, then let's light it up for humanity!

Eat, shop, and enjoy Palestinian dances at this fundraising event, which will provide essential aid to those affected in Gaza

Help supply food, clean water, medical supplies, and shelter to those in dire need in Gaza! 🇵🇸

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

We're a little over halfway there! Keep the support coming, if you can! ❤️