TransParent Arlington, Virginia

You’re likely already aware that the Virginia Department of Education’s newly proposed anti-trans model policies received a massive amount of feedback during the public comment period, which ended on October 27th. In response to this influx of comments, the VDOE implemented a 30-day delay period to review the feedback they received. As of November 26th, those 30 days have passed.

You may be wondering about the current status of the new guidance document. Like you, we have been anxiously awaiting the release and implementation of these policies, as they would have drastic negative effects on transgender and nonbinary students throughout Virginia. We want to make clear that, as of this moment, the new model policies have not yet been finalized or released. The VDOE is still reviewing the 72,000 comments that were submitted.

As soon as these policies are finalized, Equality Virginia will be evaluating any changes made to the original draft and providing more information as soon as we can. We will also officially launch our school board campaign, which will include trainings and resources for folks who are mobilizing against these new policies at the local level.

In the meantime, please sign up for our Safe Schools Action Network at https://bit.ly/SSAN_signup to receive more detailed information about the campaign when it begins, as well as future action opportunities.

Happy Trans Parent Day to all parents who are trans/nonbinary/gnc!

Happy !!! Sending love to the beautiful families with gender expansive parents/caregivers!!!

Last opportunity this evening to make a public comment in opposition to the proposed anti-trans policy.

Today is the last day to submit a public comment opposing the 2022 proposed model policies!

You can submit a public comment before 11:59 pm: https://bit.ly/2022VATownHall

For more information on the proposed policies, check out Equality Virginia's Take Action guide: bit.ly/EQVAguide

Every parent hopes our laws will ensure our children’s safety, protection, and freedom. But Governor Youngkin and the Virginia Department of Education are rejecting those values and advancing a policy that targets transgender and non-binary youth for bullying and mistreatment just because of who they are. Now, let’s take action together – we have 30 days to make our voices heard during the public comment period. Please share your strong opposition to the proposed anti-LGBTQ policy and tell lawmakers that ! ▶️▶️▶️ https://bit.ly/EQVAguide

Statement from Arlington Public Schools committing to continued support of transgender and nonbinary students. Thank you, APS!

APS Statement in Response to Proposed Virginia Policies Affecting Transgender Students - Arlington Public Schools Arlington Public Schools (APS) continues to support the rights of our transgender, non-binary, and gender fluid students and remains committed to providing school environments that are welcoming, safe and supportive for all students.

Share Your Trans Script The Trans Script is a campaign that highlights trans and non-binary people sharing stories of significant joy in their lives. We’d love to feature your personal Trans Script and show the world that there’s more to being trans than gender. Submit your stories now!

If you have a teen who enjoys singing, check out GenOUT…it’s an awesome opportunity!

We now have a reading list up on Bookshop.org! Our recommended reading lists include books for all ages that are worthy of checking out; from picture books, to memoirs and resource books, history books and even books in Spanish.

Take a peek! > https://bookshop.org/shop/TFSS 💟

A New Study Debunks the Myth that Kids Become Trans Through “Social Contagion” Scientists said any claims that people are becoming trans just to fit in “does not hold up to scrutiny.”

The Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference begins this week, July 21-July 23. Registration is still open for this amazing, free, virtual conference! There are many workshops of interest to parents and older teens/young adults. https://web.cvent.com/event/f03ff02b-43b8-4340-b2ff-69b4f34cc260/summary

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An invitation to the virtual world premiere of this amazing upcoming film.

Billy Porter’s directorial debut, ANYTHING’S POSSIBLE, is a delightfully modern Gen Z coming-of-age story that follows Kelsa, a confident high school girl who is trans, as she navigates through senior year. When her classmate Khal gets a crush on her, he musters up the courage to ask her out, despite the drama he knows it could cause. What transpires is a romance that showcases the joy, tenderness, and pain of young love.

There is so much to celebrate about this film, at a time when we must celebrate trans youth more than ever. So the filmmakers are making the film’s red carpet premiere accessible to LGBTQ+ people and the people who love them--and we hope you will join us! Understanding the limitations of COVID, and the anti-youth, anti-family legislation threatening our safe spaces, this event is free, virtual, and accessible for folks from the safety of their own homes, or together at gatherings with friends.

Register to join by midnight, Tuesday July 12th, at [tinyurl.com/APpremiere](https://tinyurl.com/APpremiere?fbclid=IwAR03QZ9Nt2Nk7SToA5-VwPO97qfd_vKBB2kFFAeXsTBVLukotyhE4g9SFBI).

Once registered, you will receive an exclusive link to view the celebrity red carpet, a free concert, and the film. Watch at home or with a group any time between July 15-17.

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Trans people, including binary and nonbinary trans identities, ages 16+ are encouraged to take the U.S. Trans Survey. The USTS will help ensure that trans voices shape the future.

2022 U.S. Trans Survey The U.S. Trans Survey (USTS) is the largest survey of trans people in the United States. The USTS documents the lives and experiences of trans people in the U.S. and U.S. territories. 

Happy Transgender Day of Visibility!

Today is the Transgender Day of Visibility. We want all of our families and other families out there to know that you are seen and you are loved for exactly who you are. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Trans-friendly hair salons and barber shops!

Strands For Trans Thanks! We'll get your Pink, White & Blue barber pole sticker right out. Hang it with pride, and don't forget to post a photo with our hashtag

TransParent Arlington meets tomorrow, Thursday Jan 27th, at 7pm on Zoom. Email us at [email protected] to join and receive the meeting link.

The 2022 General Assembly is in full swing and we need you to ensure that Virginia remains safe for LGBTQ people and their families.

Unfortunately, several bills have been introduced that would put transgender youth in harm's way and that would weaken our hard-fought nondiscrimination protections in the Virginia Values Act. But it's not just bad bills that we're fighting against - there are also a handful of bills that we're fighting for - ones that would help to protect LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness and that would remove the ban on marriage equality from our state constitution.

We need your help. We need you to contact your legislators and ask them to stand with us. Click the link below to let them know which bills to support and which bills to oppose. Together, we can move LGBTQ equality forward, not backward.

Click here to take action now: https://bit.ly/2022equalityagenda

🚨🚨 Attention parents and caregivers of trans, non-binary, and GNC kiddos 18 and under in the US!

For the first time, we have a national survey developed by the HRC Foundation and the Universities of Arizona and Florida designed specifically to better understand our unique experiences. Please take the time to fill this survey out and share it within your other networks.

Together we can help create better resources and programming designed just for us! 🏳️‍⚧ 🏳️‍⚧
hrc.im/ParentSurvey

If you need photos of your trans loved one edited to reflect their true authentic self, Affirming Edits will be taking orders in the new year.

Hi everyone,

I’ve been deliberately keeping a low profile since my post first went viral. I filled up all my bookings until Christmas very quickly and although I’ve tried my best to fit extra people in where I could, I know their are many that I wasn’t able to get back to. So my sincere apologies to the people I wasn’t able to fit in.

The last of my Christmas orders were sent out today so after the break I’ll be open again for new bookings. I’m also planning to extend my services in the new year to include edits for older teenagers and adults.

Until then, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

If your teen loves to sing and would benefit from being part of an amazing community of LGBTQ+ youth, check out the GenOUT Chorus!

GenOUT – Gay Men's Chorus Of Washington, DC The GenOUT Youth Chorus is the Washington, DC area’s only vocal ensemble for LGBTQ+ and allied youth. An outreach ensemble of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC, GenOUT operates under the two-fold mission: (1) to give young LGBTQ+ and allied youth a voice, and (2) to connect that voice to co...

More helpful holiday tips for parents/caregivers of trans and nonbinary youth:

Some great holiday tips for parents/caregivers of trans and nonbinary youth: