Half of trans folks report being sexually assaulted in their lives. Half. One in two. I'm in the unlucky half.
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Even if our transition status isn't grounds for denied care, half of us will experience a trauma that would seal the deal if reported.
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Sexual violence against trans women, particularly against Black trans women, is at epidemic levels.
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In 49 states, trans panic is a defense. Reporting a sexual assault as a trans person was already a losing proposition before AHCA.
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This is yet another distal effect of bigoted legislation that further marginalizes trans people in America.
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America is not safe for trans people. We need to make it safe for trans people.
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