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Things are definitely going into that direction. Is there any way you can move somewhere a bit more accepting? I have two trans co-workers here in Bristol, UK, and everyone seems to treat them as well as they treat anyone else. I doubt it'll last, but I'd say we still have a good 15-20 years. ๐คท
I fled DC and moved to the Bluest State that I could that is close to Canada (Minnesota) and I don't think we would feel any safer in the UK unfortunately. Been focusing on building community and protecting my peace.
That seems like a wise decision. I wish you the best in these hectic, dangerous times. ๐
Bristol is probably the LGBTQ capital of the UK though so not necessarily the best marker. Especially after that ruling by the Scottish courts that trans women aren't women.
The UK is a little behind on our rise to fascism compared to the US but it seems like we're trying hard to catch up. We're mostly focused on imagrents at the minute from the looks of the national press (which I largely avoid for my sanity).
I'm glad at least some places here are still somewhat sensible and kind to each other.
It's funny because there are so many LGBTQ people but also so many Muslims and it's basically a party city, not unsafe and with a good, friendly vibe. Like, I'm quite literally a Muslim immigrant recently married and I have two super chill, stoner trans coworkers who cook some mean food. The city is cool in my recent and incomplete opinion... rent is a bitch, though. ๐คฃ
Scotland is usually good with trans rights. Thats why JK hates Nicola sturgeon.
It was the Uk supreme that overuled the scottish courts.