Support For Trans Folks

There's a lot of trans folks that follow Misfit Hikers.  Transgender people face a lot of discrimination, particularly in hetero/cis, alpha white-male dominated outdoor world.  
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They face discrimination and hate - from access to housing and restrooms, to inadequate healthcare and hate-crime support.  
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In 1995, Tyra Hunter was in a car accident.  And when the EMTS discovered she was trans, instead of helping her they called her derogatory names and refused to treat her.  She was finally taken to a hospital, where the same held true.  She died, suffocated to death.  And it was completely preventable.  She was murdered through inaction.  Her death was a rallying cry that lead to significant change for transgender people in the healthcare world.  (Not NEARLY enough, though). 

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On June 6, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order revoking discrimination protections for transgender people seeking healthcare.  It's to go in to effect mid-August.
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This administration has actively and continuously sought to dismantle the protections and persecute those in the #PridePack.  In the midst of a pandemic and in the wake of a better supported and acknowledged #blm movement, this executive order is particularly insensitive, damaging, and demonstrative of his agenda.  How can those that are transgender feel safe in the outdoors, when they aren't safe on the street? 
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To my transgender followers, I'm sorry this is happening, and please know this is a safe, supportive space.  You are important to the outdoors and your voices are heard here.  If you need additional support during this time, there are many resources for you to take advantage of, these are just a few. 

If you aren't trans, but want to better support a transgender person in your life, here's a good place to start. 

If you have others, please feel free to comment below. 

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Tyra Hunter.