Along with its warning on Tuesday, the HRC released a guidebook with summaries of laws in each state, “know your rights” information and resources for LGBTQ+ travelers as well as those already living in so-called hostile states.
VoxAdActa ( @VoxAdActa@beehaw.org ) 26•1 year agoDesperately trying to get my ass out of the south right now. Been working on it for almost a year. I was about at the point where I was going to just load up my car and drive until I hit a blue state, and figure out the rest later. Better to be a refugee now, before the brownshirts start bringing out the bloodhounds.
Fortunately, I think I have something lined up now (tentatively), but god damn it’s terrifying down here.
lamentforicarus ( @lamentforicarus@beehaw.org ) 19•1 year agoI just fled the South. No one in my family understands why. They tell me nothing bad will happen; I am overreacting. Nah, fam. I see the writing on the wall. I’m out. It took three years of my savings, but I couldn’t handle it. Good luck to you. I wish you all the best and hope you can move soon!
StringTheory ( @StringTheory@beehaw.org ) 10•1 year agoIf you need assistance, you might check Rainbow Passage. https://rainbowpassage.org/
Edit: also https://www.hrc.org/resources/emergency-funds-for-relocating-families
Also, Michigan is a great state to move to if you have the option. We have great progressive leadership and the governor wants more residents.
chelsea ( @__chelsea__@beehaw.org ) 3•1 year agoI’ll add Minnesota to that as well! We’ve always been a pretty decent LBGT stronghold and this last legislative session has been phenomenal.
hdnclr ( @hdnclr@beehaw.org ) 1•1 year agoHow’s the job market there, especially for IT jobs? I’m looking for remote stuff so that I could move anywhere but it seems like the whole IT sector is suffering at the moment so I’m also looking at in-person or hybrid jobs.
I can’t say for certain as it’s been 5+ years since I was looking for a job in the market, but according to Indeed there are quite a few. Remote is hard to get though.
I’m sorry to hear that. Please be safe!
Calcharger ( @Calcharger@kbin.social ) 7•1 year agoBest of luck to you. I’ve been applying to move out of Florida. Keep your head down and keep on trucking.
spicy_biscuits ( @spicy_biscuits@kbin.social ) 5•1 year agoI’m so sorry you’re dealing with that. I hope you can relocate safely! Good luck to you, I mean it
scratches at the walls, stuck in Oklahoma :(