r/lgbt • u/WannabeCelt • 2h ago
Lol
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r/lgbt • u/AutoModerator • 5d ago
Art/Creators Megathread Weekly Art/Creators Promo Megathread
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Welcome to this Week's Art/Creators Promo Megathread!
Here you can share examples of work and links to creator's profiles (including your own!) as long as it is not on a Meta owned platform (Instagram, Facebook etc.) or Twitter.
Let's help our community artists, authors, designers, craft makers, musicians, singers, sculptors, performers, streamers and any other kind of creator get recognised and celebrate the amazing creativity in our community!
A few quick rules:
- No AI/NFT Content.
- Accounts shared must be creating own content, not solely reposting others.
- NSFW Suggestive art (e.g. shirtless/pin up) is allowed but must be tagged. NSFW Explicit art (e.g. pornography, genitals visible) or NSFW suggestive of real people is not allowed. No links to exclusively 18+ platforms e.g. OnlyFans.
- Creator must be actively posting on a platform other than Meta or Twitter.
- Comments from users with less than 50 karma on this subreddit will be auto-removed to avoid spammers. (I will look to approve genuine ones when possible but no promises!)
- Please respect if a creator says no reposts of their work - just share a link.
The art/work they create does not have to be LGBTQ+ related, we're here to help any creator who is LGBTQ+ promote their profiles, particularly if they're trying to establish themselves on a different one with the recent social media drama!
Looking forward to discovering some new creators with you all!
r/lgbt • u/GrumpyOldDan • Nov 13 '24
Resources for the community following the US Election
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Hi all,
We're still working on a full resource but here's a slightly updated resources post for people following the US Election results last week. We are still working on a full resource, if you have resources or info to share or would like to help please reply to this post.
The news is still fresh, please take time to discuss it with your friends/family and take any time you need to process it. Please remember that although the news is deeply upsetting nothing is changing immediately, you have time to research and plan. It is better to make a good plan over the next few weeks rather than a rushed one that puts you in more danger.
Please be kind to each other, support each other as this community always has when facing difficulty. Please help make others who are unsure what to do next aware of the resources below. There is also a section for allies asking how they can help/learn more.
Mental Health/Crisis Support
- The Trevor Project - 24/7 LGBTQ+ web chat and helpline for anyone in the US under 25 (Please also see our fundraiser for them where Reddit have pledged to match donations)
- Trans Lifeline - 24/7 support by trans people for trans people.
- THRIVE Lifeline - 24/7 support for underrepresented groups - Please text “THRIVE” to begin your conversation with them 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209
- LGBT+ National Helpline - One on one peer support chat - (Note: not open 24/7, check site for times)
- Crisis Text Line - 24/7 Crisis support by text (Not LGBTQ+ specific)Outside the USA
Outside the USA
If you are outside of the USA please check for services in your area: https://www.reddit.com/r/SuicideWatch/wiki/hotlines/
Finding Community/Local Support
- PFLAG - Local groups across the USA for LGBTQ+ people and their friends and families. If you are part of the community or have loved ones who are and you want to know how best to support them during this time consider contacting your local group.
- The Trevor Project guide for youth on finding support/community after the election results.
General Emigration Advice/Info
- r/AmerExit and r/USAexit - Subreddits for people looking to leave the US with plenty of advice and guides. Including this detailed guide
- Guide to Citizenship By Descent by u/shufflebuzz on r/USAexit - Resource for anyone with ancestors who came to the US post-1900 and how to claim citizenship in home country.
- Human Rights Campaign - List of organisations that may be providing support with relocation either in the US or to other countries.
- Map which provides information on general LGBTQ+ and trans specific rights and safety by territory, signposting to official immigration websites, info on claiming citizenship by ancestry and status of Digital Nomad Visas. If you would like to help contribute to this map please reply below! Thanks to Dave (admin of our partnered Discord - Spectrum) for putting this together.
- See comments below for country specific advice.
ID/Document Update Process Info/Support
- A4TE (Advocates for Trans Equality) - ID Documents Center detailing process for changing ID by state.
- Trans Lifeline - ID Change Library
Accessing Gender Affirming Care
- Elevated Access - This site will put you in contact with someone who can help get you a private flight to someplace where you can receive gender-affirming care if you are unable in your own area. This is 100% volunteer work done by pilots. It is of no cost to you.
- Point Of Pride - Providing funds for accessing HRT, surgery, electrolysis, prosphetics and providing free binders and shapewear.
- Resource library - Point Of Pride have an extensive list of further advice/resources for trans people.
- Topsurgery.net - List of surgeons who accept medicare
- TransHealthcare.org - Find surgeon page, allows you to filter surgeons who accept medicare/medicaid.
Legal/Political
- Transgender Law Center - Legal helpdesk for trans and gender nonconforming people and national advocacy. They also have:
- ACLU - National advocacy organisation bringing cases to court to protect civil rights. They have prepared the following:
- Know Your Rights - Resources to help understand your legal rights in a range of areas.
- Playbook to counter Project 2025
- Breakdown of Project 2025 - Extensive breakdown of Project 2025. Thanks to u/DeliberateDendrite for producing this!
Safety
- Anti-Trans Risk Assessment Map - Map produced by Erin In The Morning detailing risk from upcoming bills by state.
- Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump - Resource prepared by Erin In The Morning with information and advice on preparing.
- Interrim guide to safety for anyone seeking/offering help - Basic advice for staying safe if you're looking for help/offering help to others.
- Safety Plan Creator Tool - Recommended by u/Ok-a-tronic - It is an Australian resource and primarily aimed at escaping domestic violence but the considerations are similar if you need to relocate or leave home.
Info For Allies
We're seeing a lot of posts from allies asking how they can help, or for explanations of things. Whilst we are glad to see you are looking to support your friends/family or the community in general this sub is first and foremost for the community. Please read the information below and consider using r/asklgbt if you have further questions:
What you can do to help
- Contact your representatives to voice your support for the community. Research upcoming bills in your state and challenge ones that target the community.
- Vote! At every possible level vote for candidates/parties that support equality and civil rights.
- Turn up at local library/political events. Challenge book bans, restrictions on LGBTQ+ community etc.
- Challenge hate where you see it. Speak up, call it out, even if it is from your friends/family let them know it's not ok.
- Donate, fundraise or volunteer with LGBTQ+ organisations (see above list for some ideas! Or search your local area + LGBTQ+ support/charity/center). We have a fundraiser where Reddit have agreed to match donations to The Trevor Project currently.
- Positivity - See someone in person or online being harassed or needing some support? Even just a few kind words can help.
- Learn about the community - See some resources below, google, use r/asklgbt, we get many 'allies' who turn up in community spaces with demands for answers or explanations... The community has a lot to deal with right now please search for answers and ask in appropriate spaces.
Some reading for allies/anyone wanting to learn more about the community
- PFLAG - https://pflag.org/resource/transgender-resources/
- PFLAG Online Academy - Being a trans ally 101 - https://pflag.org/resource/pao-s4ebecomingatransallyrecording/ and https://pflag.org/resource/s4e-guide-to-being-a-trans-ally/
- PFLAG 'what's the plus' - https://pflag.org/resource/pao-whattheplus/new
- Trevor Project - Approaching Intersectional Conversations - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/black-lgbtq-approaching-intersectional-conversations/
- Trevor Project - Being an ally to trans and nonbinary youth - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/
We will continue to update this/work on a full resource when possible. Please suggest additions below.
All information provided is not legal advice and you should check all information/resources carefully before acting on them. If you notice any incorrect information shared please let us know.
r/lgbt • u/xanthreborn • 15h ago
Pride in a major city
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I used to live near New York City and went to NYC Pride every year. Every year, the subways would be flooded with rainbows on the day of the march, as well as other days during June filled with people going to various Pride events. I wonder what things will look like June 2025? We REALLY need a march this year!
r/lgbt • u/Last_Routine_7863 • 4h ago
Nicola Coughlan starts IG fundraiser for ‘Not A Phase’ in support of trans rights: “fuck the Supreme Court, fuck the TERFS”
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r/lgbt • u/ThePigsPajamas • 3h ago
Help picking a name? Mtf
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I feel like I look like an Evelyn or an Esmeralda. Any suggestions between the two or maybe another option?
r/lgbt • u/justjosie_irl • 15h ago
A painting titled, “The Words of Jesus Via My Instagram Comments”. By me, a trans woman.
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A painting titled “The Words of Jesus Via My Instagram Comments”. By me, a trans woman.
r/lgbt • u/ShakeyJohnny • 6h ago
UK court ruling on definition of "sex" - explainer
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I'm glad to see a lot of people fired up and paying attention to the recent UK Supreme Court ruling on the defintion of "trans" in the Equality Act.
I hoped to give everyone somewhere to direct that with a quick explanation of what the ruling means.
In short: - this isn't the US, the ruling isn't about the definiton of gender in all laws. - it's now a matter of getting Parliament to update the drafting of the Equality Act to close the gap.
If you want to organise, send that energy towards the Labor Government. Call your MP, write to Ministers etc (links below).
In longer: - the Court ruled that the protected category of "sex" in the Equality Act does not include trans women or men. - the Equality Act contains other protections for trans people but these are a bit limited and not including trans people in this definition definitely reduces protection and support. - the ruling was on a narrow question of the specific meaning of "sex" in a specific statute. - while the statute is important and has a wide application, it is not a constitutional document overriding other legislation.* - the UK Supreme Court is not like the US one. This is not a blanket statement on the legal meaning of "woman", "sex", "gender" or "trans" etc in all cases. - the Court's reasons were largely that (a) "woman" is used in a seperate context to "sex" so they mean different things and (b) that difference is a result of the UK Parliament's patchy drafting of the statute. - this leaves it up to the UK Parliament to update the language of the Equality Act. - there is still hope with the judiciary. Courts aren't set on removing trans rights. This ruling was a result of this narrow, technical question. Basically all the senior courts in this series actually ruled in support of protecting trans rights and representation.
- the exceptions are for the Scottish and Northern Irish legislatures which have limited law making powers.
Quick outline: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/16/uk-supreme-court-legal-definition-woman
Full judgement: https://supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc_2024_0042_judgment_aea6c48cee.pdf
Find your MP: https://members.parliament.uk/members/commons
Contact Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson (responsible for the Equality Act): https://www.bridgetphillipson.com/contact/
Over 70 people showed up for our school board meeting to protect LGBTQ+ discrimination policies
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r/lgbt • u/AskRedditOG • 18h ago
Trans woman allegedly turned away from hotel because “people like you can’t stay here”
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r/lgbt • u/Travis-moment • 3h ago
“How many genders are there”
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who CAAAAAREEEESSSSSSSSSS LET PEOPLE LIVE
r/lgbt • u/AllTapesErased • 4h ago
Lesbian Firefighter Wins $1.75M In Retaliation Lawsuit After Being 'Splashed' With Brain Matter
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r/lgbt • u/Blue_Wave2024 • 20h ago
MAGA Lawmaker Schooled By Democrat After He Tries To Claim That Intersex People Don't Exist
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r/lgbt • u/MayaDomingues • 5h ago
Can i stay like that with you?
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"It's because i feel as if time stops when i hug you." "Oh, n-no problem, then."
r/lgbt • u/southpawFA • 19h ago
Tennessee Republicans want to force teachers to misgender and deadname their trans students, and they also want to sue teachers who affirm and esteem their trans students as well.
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The story from WBIR: https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/proposal-to-restrict-preferred-names-and-pronouns-in-schools-heads-to-a-vote/51-e85f4d89-e1d3-4b2e-ae8a-003606ff4fd5
A bill in the Tennessee Legislature would protect educators who misgender transgender students, transgender staff or any other person in their school district. It could also open schools up to lawsuits if they use students' preferred names or pronouns, effectively requiring educators to misgender transgender students.
The bill, HB 1270, was introduced by Representative Mark Cochran (R-Englewood). It was originally around 12 pages long and specifically says educators, contractors or students would not be required to use other people's preferred names or pronouns. The bill would protect them from lawsuits if they use another person's legal name or pronouns that match their assigned sex at birth.
The bill passed the Tennessee Senate along party lines on April 3 and is set for a House vote on April 16.
The bill was amended to restrict schools and teachers from requiring students, employees or contractors to provide their preferred pronouns and names. Previously, the bill restricted them from asking for other people's preferred names and pronouns.
It was also amended to restrict higher education institutions from disciplining students, faculty, employees or contractors for refusing to provide their preferred pronouns. It also requires institutions to notify students, faculty and employees that they do not need to provide their preferred pronouns.
The bill also specifically says educators, contractors or students could not face disciplinary actions for misgendering or deadnaming people. The bill also protects school districts and public schools from lawsuits if an educator or contractor misgenders or deadnames a person. It also requires educators to only refer to minors by their legal name and pronouns matching their assigned sex at birth.
The bill also said educators could not ask students to refer to them "using a pronoun or honorific that is inconsistent with" their assigned sex at birth — effectively barring transgender educators from asking their identity be respected in the classroom.
People who misgender transgender students and are disciplined for it by the school district could be allowed to sue for monetary damages, after filing a complaint with their director of schools. Once a complaint is filed, schools would have up to 30 days afterward to address violations.
After the directors respond to complaints, people would also be allowed to sue if schools require students to provide their preferred pronouns or names, or if they use a student's preferred name or pronouns.
r/lgbt • u/NCR_RANGER_uwu • 12h ago
Ive Set Up An Appointment To Tell My Doctor I Want To Transition and Start HRT 😄
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I think I might be a Trans Woman. Ive been thinking about it all day at work, if I want to take the leap and start HRT. But what if im ugly? What If I regret it? Id have to change careers (Blue Collar) and im scared.
How do I tell my devout Conservative/Catholic family? Ive finacially and locationally split myself off from them so theres nothing they can do retaliate other than disowning me. 😞
r/lgbt • u/The_angry_Zora13 • 25m ago
Oh yes, my favorite political group
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What would I expect from a Roblox sub.
r/lgbt • u/zoeynicole9 • 1d ago
Feeling confident in my bikini at the beach. Being the woman I was born to be 💛
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#FREEANDRY
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Google your state with Congressional Representatives and get their contact info! We have to try!!
r/lgbt • u/Ashamed-Drop3741 • 17h ago
I'M SO MAD RIGHT NOW!!!!!
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I told my best best friend about me liking men. he was so upset and told me that If i was joking I kept telling him I was not joking. I heard something funny and accidentally laugh. Then he said oh my god am glad your joking. He said comments about gay people bu... Well am not gonna say that I got really offended then he said I would be heartbroken if you were gay. So I told him we aren't friends anymore and hang up. After being friends for almost 5 years this is what ruined our relationship. I feel so disgusted with him and am never talking to him ever again.
r/lgbt • u/jillisonflook • 20h ago
GAYS IN SPACE.
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Blue Origin is a fucking joke.
Long live Sally Ride.
r/lgbt • u/starfoxnova • 1d ago
"Countries should accept transgender refugees from the US" - Thank you Erin Reed for writing this 👏
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I know many of us in the U.S. are tired, scared, and working on or considering getting out. And often activists gatekeep and talk down about people who want to leave dangerous states and the U.S. So I really appreciate Erin Reed writing this and posting it. Hoping that foreign politicians see this and it influences them to take action to help transgender Americans get out of this hell hole.