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.

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[–] VoxAdActa@beehaw.org 16 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Desperately 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@beehaw.org 13 points 1 year ago

I 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!

[–] exohuman@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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__@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I'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@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How'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.

[–] exohuman@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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.

[–] StringTheory@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If you need assistance, you might check Rainbow Passage. https://rainbowpassage.org/

Edit: also https://www.hrc.org/resources/emergency-funds-for-relocating-families

[–] Calcharger@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

Best of luck to you. I've been applying to move out of Florida. Keep your head down and keep on trucking.

[–] spicy_biscuits@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

I'm so sorry you're dealing with that. I hope you can relocate safely! Good luck to you, I mean it

[–] exohuman@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

I’m sorry to hear that. Please be safe!