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Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · 22d

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

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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. ...

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TransWorldExpress - Operator, I need an exit @transworldexpress.bsky.social · 21d

Here ya go! transworldexpress.org/wiki/Portugal

Portugal - Trans World Express

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TransWorldExpress - Operator, I need an exit @transworldexpress.bsky.social · 21d

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...

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

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NPR @npr.org · Aug 3

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

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.

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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · Jul 23

“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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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.

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CNN Brasil @cnn-brasil.bsky.social · Jul 25

Justiça suspende norma do CFM que proibia terapia hormonal pessoas trans

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Business Insider @businessinsider.com · Jul 26

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.

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.

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TransWorldExpress - Operator, I need an exit @transworldexpress.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

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TransWorldExpress - Operator, I need an exit @transworldexpress.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

Netherlands - Trans World Express

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TransWorldExpress - Operator, I need an exit @transworldexpress.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

Transgender World @transgenderreport.com · Jul 20

Transgender healthcare wait times in Netherlands reach six years, group warns of crisis

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Transgender healthcare wait times in Netherlands reach six years, group warns of crisis | NL Times

The wait time for an initial intake appointment for transgender health care in the Netherlands has reached up to six years, according to Transgender Netwerk. The organization’s chair, Remke Verdegem, called the situation “a crisis that has gotten completely out of hand,” Trouw reports.

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TransWorldExpress - Operator, I need an exit @transworldexpress.bsky.social · Jul 20

This looks like a neat resource!

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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · Jul 20

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

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.

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CNBC @cnbc.com · Jul 19

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.

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.

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Orion Rummler @oriion.bsky.social · Jul 17

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!

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.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 19

‘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?

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TransWorldExpress - Operator, I need an exit @transworldexpress.bsky.social · Jul 3

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

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Jul 2

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.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · Jun 24

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

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Boston Public Radio Live, Tuesday June 24, 2025

YouTube video by GBH News

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ArchDaily @archdaily-poster.bsky.social · Jun 24

World’s Most Liveable Cities in 2025: Discover the Cities With the Top Quality of Life - https://www.archdaily.com/1031399/worlds-most-liveable-cities-in-2025-discover-the-cities-with-the-top-quality-of-life

World’s Most Liveable Cities in 2025: Discover the Cities With the Top Quality of Life

The 2025 Global Liveability Index reveals the most liveable cities. Discover which cities excel in stability and infrastructure this year.

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Reuters @reuters.com · Jun 23

Portugal tightens naturalisation rules, doubles residency requirement reut.rs/44sNMHz

Portugal tightens naturalisation rules, doubles residency requirement

Portugal's centre-right minority government, under pressure from the far right to reduce immigration, said on Monday it would double to 10 years the amount of time most foreigners need to be legally resident in Portugal before applying for citizenship.

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TransWorldExpress - Operator, I need an exit @transworldexpress.bsky.social · Jun 24

Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, and Switzerland -- we cover all five in our wiki on emigration options for trans Americans. www.forbes.com/sites/alexle...

The Five Safest Countries In The World, Per 2025 Global Peace Index

Looking to travel but want to know where its safe to go? The 2025 Global Peace Index offers some guidance to the five safest countries in the world, and the least.

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ACLU @aclu.org · Jun 23

Last week, a court ordered the Trump administration to allow all trans people to update their passports with the gender marker that's right for them.

Learn more about how and when to apply.

Q&A: Orr v. Trump | American Civil Liberties Union

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TransWorldExpress - Operator, I need an exit @transworldexpress.bsky.social · Jun 23

Important info for everyone trying to get their passport in order.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Jun 23

Hey everyone,

The ACLU has released a FULL FAQ over the recent transgender passport decision (and the Trump admin dragging its feet on complying).

Please read this if you want to know anything about updating your passport and of or when you should pull the trigger.

www.aclu.org/trumps-assau...

Q&A: Orr v. Trump | American Civil Liberties Union

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Iris Cook @montrose.bsky.social · Jun 22

Denmark announces salary limits for residence and work permit of foreigners from July 2025 - Investing Abroad News | The Financial Express share.google/i5YkMeZDN5HV...

Denmark announces salary limits for residence and work permit of foreigners from July 2025

The updated income statistics will be used to process applications submitted starting July 1, 2025.

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Maarten Vink @maartenpvink.bsky.social · Jun 18

I got to have my say abt developments in citizenship law in Europe.

In short: a mixed bag, with grounds for concern abt eg:
- Finland last year increased residence req from 5 to 8 yrs
- Fee hike in Denmark
- Proposed changes in Netherlands, Sweden and the UK

www.thelocal.com/20250617/how...

How alarmed should we be about Europe's tightening citizenship rules?

Across Europe governments are toughening rules and rhetoric around foreign residents being able to acquire citizenship. Claudia Delpero talks to one of Europe's top experts to shed light on the curren...

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