Every time this map comes out first thing I do is look at my blue state. Next thing I do is see how much less of the nation I can safely travel within. This is not how individual liberty and equal justice works. This is exactly opposite of equal justice. This destroys individual liberty.
I used to imagine routes where I could drive through safe states from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. The skinny blue "pass" through the badlands filled in, and the blockade of unsafe states keeps getting wider and wider. Now there's not even a path through Canada, because of Alberta and Saskatchewan. May cherished parts of these transphobes' bodies shrivel up and fall off!
I’ve done the same Sarah, studied the maps I mean. A person shouldn’t need to figure out how to get from Chicago to Kalamazoo just to avoid Indiana’s state-sponsored hostility. Driving all the way around Lake Michigan and crossing the Mackinac Bridge adds up to nearly 800 miles of travel, plus tolls.
It’s heartbreaking. It is a tragedy, and it's frightening that I can’t even leave my “clump of blue states” to visit other blue states without considering a detour through Canada.
Yet, I don’t feel safe going anywhere near the border either. I would rather take my chances driving through a red state than go anywhere near the borders of Canada or Mexico. I have zero fear of both Canadian and Mexican border crossing officials.
I have a brother living in a “no-travel red state.” He keeps his van packed and ready to go at a moment's notice. If he had to leave today and come back home to our birthplace tomorrow, he would have to drive at least 20 hours, and travel through five red states.
For those of you still living and working in red states, please never think you’re forgotten. We know you’re there, and we know how horrible this is.
All of these laws restricting trans people’s freedoms are accumulating into a major generational trauma whose impact won’t be just felt among our community, but in other areas such as economy, healthcare, arts and science. It will weaken the foundation of the United States, impacting every person living here, trans or not.
This kind of news is destroying me. So much stress, so much crying, that at 66 and long ago transitioned, thought this was all behind me, that I feel I'm takin years off of my life.
I worry about my LGBTQIA, Black & Brown brothers & sisters especially the young.
A weird and strange sadness fills my soul as the country I've inhabited for 78 years continues to take actions which are anti-democratic, anti-humanistic, anti-personal freedom. I had no inkling this would be occurring in my lifetime, and now I must plan to live another 25 years to see the tide reversed. Let's all work on this together.
This country is going to want very badly to forget what it did to us, when the culture war tides finally recede. It'll be a whole other war, just trying to keep cis society from memory-holing the entire lurid episode.
It just gets worse and worse. This insanity has to stop. I am living here, trapped here, in Texas. I hate this states BS, Bigotted laws. Texas, DO BETTER. Its abysmal.
Thank you for your persistent efforts. I live in a town where you can drive across the bridge from bad to relatively safe. It’s bizarre how statehouse bigots can defy science and reason to torment a scapegoated portion of the population.
What is so disturbing is the growing number of states targeting the transgender community. As more states enact restrictive laws, transgender people are left with fewer places where they can safely live, work, receive health care, or even travel. State laws affecting access to gender-affirming care and other protections vary widely across the country, making where someone lives increasingly consequential.
That is why every voter must look beyond campaign promises. Politicians often say one thing while running for office Like NY Mayor and do another once elected. Before casting your vote, examine their voting record, public statements, and actions—not just their campaign ads. Your vote has real consequences for the rights, safety, and dignity of vulnerable communities.
Every time this map comes out first thing I do is look at my blue state. Next thing I do is see how much less of the nation I can safely travel within. This is not how individual liberty and equal justice works. This is exactly opposite of equal justice. This destroys individual liberty.
I used to imagine routes where I could drive through safe states from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. The skinny blue "pass" through the badlands filled in, and the blockade of unsafe states keeps getting wider and wider. Now there's not even a path through Canada, because of Alberta and Saskatchewan. May cherished parts of these transphobes' bodies shrivel up and fall off!
I’ve done the same Sarah, studied the maps I mean. A person shouldn’t need to figure out how to get from Chicago to Kalamazoo just to avoid Indiana’s state-sponsored hostility. Driving all the way around Lake Michigan and crossing the Mackinac Bridge adds up to nearly 800 miles of travel, plus tolls.
It’s heartbreaking. It is a tragedy, and it's frightening that I can’t even leave my “clump of blue states” to visit other blue states without considering a detour through Canada.
Yet, I don’t feel safe going anywhere near the border either. I would rather take my chances driving through a red state than go anywhere near the borders of Canada or Mexico. I have zero fear of both Canadian and Mexican border crossing officials.
I have a brother living in a “no-travel red state.” He keeps his van packed and ready to go at a moment's notice. If he had to leave today and come back home to our birthplace tomorrow, he would have to drive at least 20 hours, and travel through five red states.
For those of you still living and working in red states, please never think you’re forgotten. We know you’re there, and we know how horrible this is.
All of these laws restricting trans people’s freedoms are accumulating into a major generational trauma whose impact won’t be just felt among our community, but in other areas such as economy, healthcare, arts and science. It will weaken the foundation of the United States, impacting every person living here, trans or not.
The trans art inspired by this era will be absolutely haunting.
This kind of news is destroying me. So much stress, so much crying, that at 66 and long ago transitioned, thought this was all behind me, that I feel I'm takin years off of my life.
I worry about my LGBTQIA, Black & Brown brothers & sisters especially the young.
I’d like to sue the state of Idaho for blocking free access to Yellowstone.
We NEED a new "Green Book" for the Trans community! This is so shameful!
There is the "Refuge" app to help us find safe restrooms nationally. More crowdsourced data are needed to make it a good resource.
A weird and strange sadness fills my soul as the country I've inhabited for 78 years continues to take actions which are anti-democratic, anti-humanistic, anti-personal freedom. I had no inkling this would be occurring in my lifetime, and now I must plan to live another 25 years to see the tide reversed. Let's all work on this together.
Should count four, not three, including Idaho.
> Do Not Travel (FL, ID, KS, TX): Three states have earned “Do Not Travel” advisories: Florida, Kansas, and Texas.
This country is going to want very badly to forget what it did to us, when the culture war tides finally recede. It'll be a whole other war, just trying to keep cis society from memory-holing the entire lurid episode.
And here I am, still in Idaho waiting for a NFFE backed transfer request to preserve my career and move me to safety 🤷♀️
Doing my best to avoid constructive dismissal, constructive denial
Unfortunately we are at the point that we now need a transgender green book
How sad is that
It just gets worse and worse. This insanity has to stop. I am living here, trapped here, in Texas. I hate this states BS, Bigotted laws. Texas, DO BETTER. Its abysmal.
Wow! There is no blue left on the youth map!
No fooling I look forward to these colors changing back the other way . . .
Thank you for your persistent efforts. I live in a town where you can drive across the bridge from bad to relatively safe. It’s bizarre how statehouse bigots can defy science and reason to torment a scapegoated portion of the population.
What is so disturbing is the growing number of states targeting the transgender community. As more states enact restrictive laws, transgender people are left with fewer places where they can safely live, work, receive health care, or even travel. State laws affecting access to gender-affirming care and other protections vary widely across the country, making where someone lives increasingly consequential.
That is why every voter must look beyond campaign promises. Politicians often say one thing while running for office Like NY Mayor and do another once elected. Before casting your vote, examine their voting record, public statements, and actions—not just their campaign ads. Your vote has real consequences for the rights, safety, and dignity of vulnerable communities.
Thanks.