I just don't know what to make of this migration. I hate that it has to happen and I hate that many trans people can't leave even though they want to. I hope it's also an opportunity to build stronger communities in new places.

my partner is trans and we are planning to move. we have wanted to for years because of issues in our state/area, but now it's become more urgent. but we have friends and community here we'll be leaving behind, and it makes us really sad. we are also conflicted about our personal well being vs staying and representing our community.

if you're in a hell state, will you move? have you already? or will you stay where you are?

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[–] kool_newt@beehaw.org 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

IMO this and the abortion stuff is about driving blue voters out of state so that Republicans can retake the senate. The senate is a body designed for minority control and they know they'll never again have the majority.

[–] ondoyant@beehaw.org 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The reality is that lots of people, or even most people, can't afford to move out of their home states. The idea that this kind of migration is significantly affecting voting patterns is not something i've seen validated in polls. Point me in the right direction if you've seen any data supporting that idea.

[–] kool_newt@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

Well, I'm claiming this as a potential Republican scheme to affect the future (a hunch, not a a fact). Not only are Republicans not known for sound policy based on data, but it's still very early, moving takes time.

[–] Sharpiemarker@feddit.de 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Not really. It's driving blue voters out of republican stronghold states. Florida? Oklahoma? Missouri? Kentucky? They'll never be blue anyway.

[–] kool_newt@beehaw.org 11 points 1 year ago

Some of them could be without gerrymandering and other tricks, they have to ensure they can continue with.

[–] Kamirose@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

Florida was a swing state until very recently.