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South Bay Queer Solidarity

@sbqsolidarity.bsky.social

Organizing the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Building power, fostering community, and advocating for justice in Santa Clara County and the broader south San Francisco Bay Area. Join us! 🏳️‍⚧️🌈 https://sbqsolidarity.carrd.co/

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 5mo ago

1. This weekend, a federal judge permanently blocked funding threats to providers and hospitals that provide trans youth care. The judge also blocked "any similar policy." Hospitals have NO excuse and must return to providing care under many blue state laws. Subscribe to support our journalism.

Federal Judge Vacates Kennedy Declaration, Permanently Blocks Trump's Trans Youth Care Hospital Threats

The judgment overturns the Kennedy Declaration which has been used to force 40 hospitals to drop trans youth care.

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South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Still thinking about the amazing talk @erininthemorning.com gave last week on trans resilience in the current moment. Shout out also to Charity Spicer for opening the event with an inspiring talk about being a student journalist. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 7mo ago

It was fantastic to meet @erininthemorning.com last night! She gave an inspiring and grounding talk on Community Resilience In the Modern Rainbow Scare. One takeaway: when you're trans, doing what brings you joy and sharing that joy with others can be activism, too. (1/3) #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Erin Reed and another woman stand beside each other behind a purple table decorated with pride flags and SBQS fliers. Behind them, a large window is covered a mosaic of photographs and blocks of colors.

A woman and a man standing behind the table speak to interested people. In the background behind a nearby table is a trans flag poster with text over it that reads: Trans rights are human rights.

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Join us on March 15th for a FREE afternoon of fun and disaster preparedness! Sunday, March 15 1-4pm San José Peace & Justice Center

Red and pink graphic with an illustration of a first aid kit wearing a rainbow party hat. Text reads: Presented by South Bay Queer Solidarity: Disaster Preparedness Party! Sunday, March 15 at 1-4pm, San José Peace & Justice Center, https://sbqsolidarity.carrd.co/ | sbqsolidarity@protonmail.com | @sbqsolidarity.

Red and pink graphic with an illustration of a first aid kit wearing a rainbow party hat. Text reads: We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re prepared! Build-your-own emergency kit; Activity stations - get a sticker for each one you complete!; Emergency contact forms and maps; Digital security checklist; Plan for natural disasters.

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Comment on Rules About Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth Deadline to comment: Tues, Feb. 17, 2pm PT | 5pm ET The 60-day public comment period on two proposed anit-trans Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rules is coming to a close. Details below. (1/3) #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 7mo ago

For the first time ever, a state AG has filed a lawsuit to force a hospital back into providing gender affirming care for transgender youth. Our writer, S. Baum, dove deep and spoke with families that helped make this happen. You're going to want to read our latest, incredible story.

California AG Bonta Files Groundbreaking Lawsuit Against Rady Children’s Hospital for Dropping Trans Youth GAC

“If my child had a different diagnosis, they would likely have a surgery date tomorrow. But because of who my child is, the door was closed.”

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Equality Arlington @equalityarlington.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🚨🏳️‍⚧️CALL TO ACTION: Let the U.S. CMS know you OPPOSE their proposed regulation to ban Medicaid and CHIP coverage for gender affirming care for trans youth! 🚨Please submit public comment before 2/17/26 to the Federal Register to let them know you are opposed: tinyurl.com/CMSYouthGAC

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Photo dump from January volunteer day at Quest House!

Rocks that have been painted with LGBTQ+ flags and colors. The one in the center says Your Gender Rocks! in trans flag colors.

A vegetable garden. A trans flag is visible in one corner

A person's hand holding a donut. The donut is glazed with bright pink icing. The person is white and their nail polish is iridescent green.

California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The CA Legislative LGBTQ Caucus issued the following statement after the release of 2 long-awaited proposed rules by the federal Department of HHS’ CMS that aim to limit life-saving, medically necessary health care for transgender youth across the nation. lgbtqcaucus.legislature.ca.gov/node/215 1/3

California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus Condemns Proposed Federal Rules Aiming to Limit Life-Saving Health Care for Transgender Youth Across America | California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus

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South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 7mo ago

SBQS' statment on the federal government's intimidation campaign against SJSU.

SBQS Statement on SJSU Title IX investigation

Today, the Trump administration concluded a one year investigation into San Jose State University, stating that San Jose State University (SJSU) has violated Title IX by allowing transgender Americans to exist on campus.

From the same administration that rejected investigations into the executions of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, comes the conclusion of a yearlong intimidation campaign. Despite there being no federal laws that prevent transgender Americans from participating in sports or using facilities that align with their gender identity, the Trump administration tells you that Title IX demands it. At the same time, they argue in front of the Supreme Court that these demands should have no bearing on the court’s imminent ruling on Title IX.

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SBQS Statement on SJSU Title IX investigation

These attacks erode the rights of everyone. California has explicit protections for our rights to privacy, anti-discrimination, and gender identity. Regardless of your transgender status, these attacks by the administration will erode your rights to self-expression. By attempting to force SJSU to curtail Californians’ rights through limitations on bathroom access and expansive definitions of sex discrimination, the Trump administration wishes to transform Title IX into an attack on Title VII and California’s constitution.
The witch hunts of the past targeted women with spurious claims under the pretenses of safety and social contagion. Similarly, today’s attacks on transgender individuals will affect trans and cisgender women particularly.

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SBQS Statement on SJSU Title IX investigation

There are under 10 transgender athletes in the NCAA. Transgender people account for less than 2% of the population. And as we have seen time[1] after time[2] after time[3] after time[4] again, attacks on transgender status often become proxies to attack any woman. When anyone can force segregation by claiming you belong to a specific class of people, we all are segregated.

Trans, nonbinary, and intersex people should be able to play sports with the team that best aligns with their identity. Nobody should be required to show their papers to use the bathroom. Anything else is discrimination.

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SBQS Statement on SJSU Title IX investigation

We appreciate SJSU’s handling of the situation thus far, and we call on them to continue to fight for our rights as Californians. This administration aims to divide and punish us, and we call on SJSU to stand resolute in its defense of the rights of all members, not just those of transgender status. Everyone’s rights are at stake.

We stand in solidarity with affected members of our community, and we will continue to stand with institutions that stand with us.

- South Bay Queer Solidarity

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South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Remember those bills we called Governor Newsom about? It worked! He signed 4 of the 5 bills into law. Together, they strengthen the privacy protections to reduce the risk of doxxing for #trans Californians, and they streamline the name and gender change process. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

South Bay Queer Solidarity@sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The bills are: 🏳️‍⚧️SB 418 (Menjivar) – Ensure Equal Access to Care for All 🏳️‍⚧️AB 82 (Ward) – Health Data Privacy and Safety 🏳️‍⚧️SB 59 (Wiener) – Transgender Privacy Act 🏳️‍⚧️SB 497 (Wiener) – Transgender State of Refuge 🏳️‍⚧️AB 1084 (Zbur) – The Transgender Records Act #TransRightsAreHumanRights

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 11mo ago

A huge win for trans people in California: the state legislature passed five bills protecting our rights! Now it's time to call on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign them. Contact him before October 12th: transfamilysos.org/action-neede... #TransRights #TransYouth #TransCalifornia

Action Needed: Urge Governor Newsom to Sign Five Critical Trans Rights Bills

TransFamily Support Services is proud to co-sponsor five critical trans rights bills that have officially passed the California Legislature. This is a major victory—one made possible through a powerfu...

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South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Action Needed: Urge Governor Newsom to Sign Five Critical Trans Rights Bills

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South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

It's time for our monthly potluck and general meeting! Tuesday, August 5, 2025 ✨Potluck: 6-7 PM, San Jose, CA ✨Meeting: 7-8:30 PM (hybrid: in person and over Zoom) For location, sign up with SBQS: form.jotform.com/250456912942...

Graphic with the same info about the potluck and meeting

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

SBQS organizes a monthly volunteer day at @questhousehealing.bsky.social. We garden, pull weeds & flip rooms to prepare for the next guest. We also eat a lot of donuts! Join us at our next volunteer day to do something tangible to improve the lives of trans folks. (1/2) #TransSolidarity #BayAreaLGBT

A garden full of vegetables with a trans flag visible in the background

A bed of herbs with a small trans flag in the dirt

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Support trans artists tell stories and show Mountain View's Center for the Performing Arts that queer art is beautiful and popular! SBQS is going to this musical together. We get discounted tickets. Sign up for our newsletter to get details!

Poster for the musical at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

SBQS Social: Chip-off! Sunday, July 13 at 3pm in Mountain View What is the best chip? SBQS is going to decide once and for all! Bring a bag of your favorite chip. We'll taste-test and cast votes for Best Chip! (Do not bring assorteds/medleys such as Chex Mix or Munchies.) Sign up for details!

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

Join us for our first ever ✨potluck✨! It will be followed by our monthly general meeting. Tuesday, July 1, 2025 ✨Potluck: 6-7 PM, San Jose, CA ✨Meeting: 7-8:30 PM (hybrid: in person and over Zoom) For location, sign up with SBQS: form.jotform.com/250456912942...

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

We had a great time presenting our Trans 101 talk to @liccardo.house.gov's staff last week at his district office here in San Jose. It was great sharing our experiences and learning more about how Rep. Liccardo has supported the trans community. (1/2) #Trans #PrideMonth #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Eight people stand in front of a TV screen that reads Trans 101

All Out @weareallout.bsky.social · last yr.

California must lead with courage – not cave to hate. ✊🏽 Add your name to demand SB 59 is passed and signed into law. 👉 action.allout.org/en/m/faf13ca... #TransRights #SB59 #ProtectTransPrivacy #California #AllOut

Sign now to take action against Trump's transphobic attacks

Trump’s anti-trans agenda is clear: stripping protections, banning gender-affirming care & forcing trans women into men’s prisons. California can fight back with SB 59 to protect trans privacy! Sign n...

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All Out @weareallout.bsky.social · last yr.

But we’re not done yet. SB 59 still needs to pass in the Legislature – and then be signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Lately, he’s been backtracking under pressure from Trump’s anti-trans agenda. That’s unacceptable.

All Out @weareallout.bsky.social · last yr.

🏳️‍⚧️ UPDATE: California’s SB 59 – the Transgender Privacy Act – just passed its first committee vote in the Legislature! A critical step forward for trans rights. Here’s why it matters 🧵

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

Happy Pride from SBQS! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Join us at our next general meeting on June 3rd from 7-8:30 PM. Sign up for our mailing list to get the Zoom link: sbqsolidarity.carrd.co #PrideMonth #SiliconValleyLGBTQ

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · last yr.

The HHS is now telling medical centers to adhere to their latest sham report on transgender healthcare which literally says is not a treatment guideline. They’re sending this letter to hospitals in blue states and threatening them unless they stop trans care. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/05/...

HHS letter tells health care providers to disregard treatment protocols for trans people, adhere to report by unnamed authors | CNN

The US Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sent a letter urging health care providers and medical boards to update treatment protocols for youth...

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · last yr.

I have a huge request for my readers: Trump's tax and spending bill will be moving through the Senate. Senators can invoke the Byrd Rule to try to remove the anti-trans Medicaid ban and EHB changes. You can find and call your senator here and ask them to do that. Please share as well.

U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators

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South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

SBQS had another great volunteer day this weekend at Quest House! It was our biggest group yet. Thank you to everyone who came, and extra thanks to carpoolers and Sônia for making us burritos! 🌯 #mutualaid #transrights #volunteer

Four photos, three of them of volunteers weeding the garden and one of a cute dog.

Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)@transequality.bsky.social · last yr.

Use our tool linked below to contact your senator now. Urge them to vote NO on this bill. Tell your Senator today: Protect Our Healthcare! Protect Trans People! (4/4) action.transequality.org/a/stopmedica...

Action Alert: Protect Our Healthcare Now!

Congress is moving forward on a bill that would end Medicaid coverage of our healthcare. It takes two minutes to send an email to your senator!

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All Out @weareallout.bsky.social · last yr.

Trump’s anti-trans policies are putting lives at risk. California has a duty to resist. Tell lawmakers to pass the Trans Privacy Act and protect trans people from discrimination, harassment, and violence. Sign now! action.allout.org/en/m/faf13ca...

Sign now to take action against Trump's transphobic attacks

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South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

Join South Bay Queer Solidarity for our first social! Looking for a mutual aid group for queers in the South Bay? Come hang out with SBQS! Bring an OFFER and an ASK. 📅Saturday, May 17th, 2025 🕓4-6pm 📍San Jose Join our newsletter for the exact location: sbqsolidarity.carrd.co