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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 16d

The President is demanding that UCLA adopt a slew of anti-trans policies in order for its federal funding to be restored. Please sign this letter urging the UC Regents not to accept these conditions.

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Tell the UC Regents and governor newsom: don't sell out our healthcare to trump!

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 16d

Please write or call the Governor's office to urge him to sign these importatnt pieces of legislation.

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Action Needed: Urge Governor Newsom to Sign Five Critical Trans Rights Bills

TransFamily Support Services is proud to co-sponsor five critical trans rights bills that have officially passed the California Legislature. This is a major victory—one made possible through a powerfu...

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Sep 8

Fusion Academy in Santa Barbara is running a club for LGBTQ+ identifying teens grades 6-12 in SB County. The groups are 4:00-5:30 pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month. The next group is tomorrow, September 9th! Visit www.fusionacademy.com/campuses/san... to RSVP before your first visit.

Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Sep 2

Trans and gender-diverse adults in the Central Coast - check out our Lisa's Place events calendar for September! Register at SBTAN.org/signup. And don't forget our regular peer support meetings in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and online.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Aug 19

Come to a special free event tonight at 6 PM at the Marjorie Luke Theatre! "She's the He," a trans coming of age comedy by local writer/director Siobhan McCarthy, is showing with cast/crew interviews to follow. Learn more in this great write-up: www.independent.com/2025/08/11/n...

New Comedy Celebrates Coming Out and Coming of Age

Siobhan McCarthy’s film “She’s the He” comes to the Luke Theatre on August 19.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Aug 15

Tuesday (8/19) at 6pm come to a free showing of "She's the He" at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. It's a coming-of-age comedy by and for trans people that subverts tropes to deliver a tale of trans joy. Interviews with the cast & crew will follow this special event! luketheatre.org/event/shes-t...

Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Aug 1

our board member alice facilitated a q&a on I Saw the TV Glow on june 3rd with Haley of Sloppy Jane! We co-sponsored the event and happy to say the video is live

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Panic!: I Saw the TV Glow

Musician Haley Dahl (Sloppy Jane) joins moderator Alice Fulmer (English, UCSB) for a discussion of the film Jane Schoenbrun’s 2024 film I Saw the TV Glow.…

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · Aug 1

17 states have filed a lawsuit to stop the illegal intimidation of Healthcare providers to stop providing gender affirming care to trans youth.

They're bringing APA and 10th amendment states right claims.

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Cover page of a legal document filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The case, numbered 1:25-cv-12162, was filed on August 1, 2025. Plaintiffs include the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and 17 other states, along with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Defendants are Donald J. Trump (as President), Pamela Jo Bondi (as U.S. Attorney General), and the U.S. Department of Justice. The document is titled "Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief" and spans 79 pages.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Aug 1

Good news! Fifteen blue state attorneys general are suing the Trump administration for their intimidation of hospitals to coerce them into ceasing to provide gender-affirming care to minors.

JoeMyGod @joemygod.bsky.social · Aug 1

Blue States Sue Trump Over Anti-Trans "Intimidation" - Joe.My.God.

The Associated Press reports: Seventeen Democratic officials accused President Donald Trump’s administration of unlawfully intimidating health care providers into stopping gender-affirming care for tr...

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jul 21

The topic for PFLAG SB's monthly meeting tonight is 'Gender Queer 101'. This is for those that want to better understand the interplay between sex, gender, gender expression, gender roles, and sexual orientation. Register at www.pflagsantabarbara.org/support-meet...

PFLAG Support Meeting. Monday, July 21st, 2025. 7-8:30pm Pacific Time. Virtual gathering on Zoom. Registration required. Topic: Gender Queer 101. With our special presenter we will delve into differences between sex, gender, gender expression, gender roles and sexual orientation. The more we understand, the better allies we can be! The online gathering will be full of updates, learning, and support! More important now than ever especially as we navigate the threats to the LGBTQ+ community. There will be time for questions, sharing and support. The registration form can be accessed through https://www.pflagsantabarbara.org/support-meetings

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jul 19

Next Thursday (7/24, 6-9pm) support the documentary film 'The Dads' about fatherhood with gender-expansive children. The short film won an Emmy and the feature length documentary is in production. Meet the team behind the film and learn more about its important message: tinyurl.com/TheDadsSB

On Thursday, July 24th from 6-9pm there will be a documentary screening and fundraiser in support of 'The Dads', a documentary about fathers of transgender kids in today's USA. The event is taking place at the Community Artists Workshop at 631 Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA.

Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jul 17

All of us under attack need to stick together.

Los Trabajadores Se Definden-- flyer for a demonstration for immigrant rights, Friday, July 18, 6 PM, Del Sol Park, Oxnard, CA.

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Phil @philmarfisi.bsky.social · Jul 16

"A [Canadian] Federal Court justice has halted the deportation of a non-binary American in a ruling that criticized Ottawa’s Immigration Department for not properly considering the situation of LGBTQ Americans... in a judgment that their lawyers hailed as precedent-setting."

Judge halts deportation of non-binary American in landmark ruling after Trump’s gender edicts

Advocates have been calling on the government to provide a safe haven for gender-diverse U.S. residents

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FreeLinkophant sHELLey B Woke - Living Saint of Purity🏳️‍⚧️🖤💜🤍 💛 @shelleybwoke.bsky.social · Jul 14

In appreciation of #NonbinaryAwarenessWeek, I would like to start a promotional thread for nonbinary creators. If you're a nonbinary creator (I KNOW you're out there, I've admired your work!), drop a link/promo here and please share. 💜

a cartoon of a person holding a flag with the words express yourself behind them

Alt: a cartoon of a person holding a nonbinary flag with the words express yourself behind them

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jul 14

It makes sense to us. Happy International Non-Binary People's Day, everyone! 🙂

TransBean 🏳️‍⚧️ @transbean.bsky.social · Jul 14

I am a non-binary trans woman.

That might not make sense to some but it does to me.

Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day
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Max Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · Jul 9

I understand most people don’t want to leave X because that’s where most other people still are.

That just means that it’s a collective action problem; it can be overcome with organizing that brings people together towards non-cooperation.

If we can’t even get off X, how can we stop fascism?

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jul 9

"California will not ban transgender athletes from competing in K-12 school sports or change its anti-discrimination policies to exclude them, becoming the second state after Maine to defy the Trump administration over the issue."

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California will not block trans athletes from school sports, defying White House

The state’s refusal to ban trans athletes now tees it up for a potential legal battle.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jul 8

Lisa's Place is hosting more fun events for our trans community in July! Register at sbtan.org/july to learn more about these. Many of these are for members of Lisa's Place. If you're an adult trans person the same link will help you join our group. We also have our regular meetings, so join in!

Lisa's Place is hosting several July events. Register at sbtan.org/july. These include The Spectrum Space on Tuesday, July 8th - For transgender people who are also neurodiverse. Come connect, share support, and build community. Group Hike on Saturday, July 12th - Enjoy nature and company with a light hike on one of Santa Barbara's many beautiful trails. Bring your furry friend! Monster of the Week on Tuesday, July 15th - A role playing game with a 90s TV horror vibe. We'll meet virtually and new players are welcome. Beach Picnic on Sunday, July 20th - Join us for fun in the sun at a local beach. We'll provide some snacks & water, and everyone is invited to bring something to share. Group Voice Lesson on Friday, July 25th - Practice developing your voice to match your gender identity at this free lesson led by a professional voice coach. Dungeons & Dragons on Monday, July 28th - An exciting one-shot adventure for players new and old. We play in-person and provide everything you need to join in. Register at sbtan.org/july.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Trans Rights rally, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 6/21/25.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Speakers at the Trans Rights rally, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 6/21/25.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jun 24

Our really for Trans Rights at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on Saturday, June 21 was a big success! Great crowd and inspiring speakers, including Amber Thompson, Dahkotahv Beckham of PFLAG, and Liz Campos of the Ventura City Council. 1/4

Rally for trans rights, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 6/21/25.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jun 21

Join us Saturday morning at 11am before the Solstice Parade for a Proud and Free Rally in front of the Santa Barbara Courthouse (1100 Anacapa St). We'll be uniting for trans power and access to gender-affirming care following the Court's Skrmetti decision this week. Learn more at sbtan.org/power

Proud and Free: United for Trans Power. A rally in response to U.S. v. Skrmetti on access to gender-affirming care. Saturday, June 21st from 11:00-11:30am in front of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse at 1100 Anacapa St. Learn more at sbtan.org/power. Sponsored by Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network, Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, Women's March Santa Barbara, Pacific Pride Foundation, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, Indivisible Santa Barbara, and PFLAG Santa Barbara.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jun 20

Trans Lifeline connects trans people to community support and resources. If you need help, reach out to (877) 565-8860.

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Home - Trans Lifeline

Radicalcommunity care Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · Jun 20

Passport applications by trans people are being held in "stasis" indefinitely. So best to hold off for now. It is expected that the ACLU will give us advice soon. 2/2

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