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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Our Transgiving potluck is tomorrow (11/23) from 3-6pm at USSB in Jefferson Hall. Members of the trans community along with supportive family and friends are invited to join us for food, fun, and fellowship!

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Join us today (11/22) at 2pm in De La Guerra Plaza for our Transgender Day of Remembrance Rally & March. Help us carry the names of those lost to violence this year.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Today, on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we memorialize transgender people that lost their lives to anti-trans violence this year. In Santa Barbara as around the world we will say their names and hold them in our hearts as we continue to work towards a world without prejudice and bigotry.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Lisa's Place is hosting a Halloween Party! We'll be playing games, watching a movie, and more. If you're an adult trans or gender non-conforming person interested in joining us learn more by filling out the form at sbtan.org/signup. #halloween #trans #santabarbara

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Have some Halloween fun with Lisa's Place this Saturday (8/25) with a visit to the pumpkin patch and haunted house in Solvang! Families and supportive friends are welcome. We'll be meeting at the Corn maze at 7pm. RSVP at sbtan.org/spooky. Tickets to are about $15 for each activity or $30 total.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Join us tomorrow (10/18) at the No Kings Rally and March as we stand for and with our neighbors. We will be gathering at Alameda Park at noon. After speakers, there will be a march to De La Guerra Plaza. #NoKings #SantaBarbara

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

The President is demanding that UCLA adopt a slew of anti-trans policies in order for its federal funding to be restored. Please sign this letter urging the UC Regents not to accept these conditions. sites.google.com/view/save-uc...

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Tell the UC Regents and governor newsom: don't sell out our healthcare to trump!

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Fusion Academy in Santa Barbara is running a club for LGBTQ+ identifying teens grades 6-12 in SB County. The groups are 4:00-5:30 pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month. The next group is tomorrow, September 9th! Visit www.fusionacademy.com/campuses/san... to RSVP before your first visit.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Trans and gender-diverse adults in the Central Coast - check out our Lisa's Place events calendar for September! Register at SBTAN.org/signup. And don't forget our regular peer support meetings in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and online.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Come to a special free event tonight at 6 PM at the Marjorie Luke Theatre! "She's the He," a trans coming of age comedy by local writer/director Siobhan McCarthy, is showing with cast/crew interviews to follow. Learn more in this great write-up: www.independent.com/2025/08/11/n...

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New Comedy Celebrates Coming Out and Coming of Age

Siobhan McCarthy’s film “She’s the He” comes to the Luke Theatre on August 19.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Tuesday (8/19) at 6pm come to a free showing of "She's the He" at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. It's a coming-of-age comedy by and for trans people that subverts tropes to deliver a tale of trans joy. Interviews with the cast & crew will follow this special event! luketheatre.org/event/shes-t...

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

our board member alice facilitated a q&a on I Saw the TV Glow on june 3rd with Haley of Sloppy Jane! We co-sponsored the event and happy to say the video is live vimeo.com/1103313924?f...

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Panic!: I Saw the TV Glow

Musician Haley Dahl (Sloppy Jane) joins moderator Alice Fulmer (English, UCSB) for a discussion of the film Jane Schoenbrun’s 2024 film I Saw the TV Glow.…

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 01/08/2025

17 states have filed a lawsuit to stop the illegal intimidation of Healthcare providers to stop providing gender affirming care to trans youth. They're bringing APA and 10th amendment states right claims. ag.ny.gov/sites/defaul...

Cover page of a legal document filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The case, numbered 1:25-cv-12162, was filed on August 1, 2025. Plaintiffs include the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and 17 other states, along with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Defendants are Donald J. Trump (as President), Pamela Jo Bondi (as U.S. Attorney General), and the U.S. Department of Justice. The document is titled "Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief" and spans 79 pages.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Good news! Fifteen blue state attorneys general are suing the Trump administration for their intimidation of hospitals to coerce them into ceasing to provide gender-affirming care to minors.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

The topic for PFLAG SB's monthly meeting tonight is 'Gender Queer 101'. This is for those that want to better understand the interplay between sex, gender, gender expression, gender roles, and sexual orientation. Register at www.pflagsantabarbara.org/support-meet...

PFLAG Support Meeting. Monday, July 21st, 2025. 7-8:30pm Pacific Time. Virtual gathering on Zoom. Registration required. Topic: Gender Queer 101. With our special presenter we will delve into differences between sex, gender, gender expression, gender roles and sexual orientation. The more we understand, the better allies we can be! The online gathering will be full of updates, learning, and support! More important now than ever especially as we navigate the threats to the LGBTQ+ community. There will be time for questions, sharing and support. The registration form can be accessed through https://www.pflagsantabarbara.org/support-meetings

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Next Thursday (7/24, 6-9pm) support the documentary film 'The Dads' about fatherhood with gender-expansive children. The short film won an Emmy and the feature length documentary is in production. Meet the team behind the film and learn more about its important message: tinyurl.com/TheDadsSB

On Thursday, July 24th from 6-9pm there will be a documentary screening and fundraiser in support of 'The Dads', a documentary about fathers of transgender kids in today's USA. The event is taking place at the Community Artists Workshop at 631 Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA.

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Phil @philmarfisi.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

"A [Canadian] Federal Court justice has halted the deportation of a non-binary American in a ruling that criticized Ottawa’s Immigration Department for not properly considering the situation of LGBTQ Americans... in a judgment that their lawyers hailed as precedent-setting."

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Judge halts deportation of non-binary American in landmark ruling after Trump’s gender edicts

Advocates have been calling on the government to provide a safe haven for gender-diverse U.S. residents

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Shellraiser B Woke - Living Saint of Purity🏳️‍⚧️🖤💜🤍 💛 @shelleybwoke.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

In appreciation of #NonbinaryAwarenessWeek, I would like to start a promotional thread for nonbinary creators. If you're a nonbinary creator (I KNOW you're out there, I've admired your work!), drop a link/promo here and please share. 💜

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Alt: a cartoon of a person holding a nonbinary flag with the words express yourself behind them

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

It makes sense to us. Happy International Non-Binary People's Day, everyone! 🙂

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Max Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I understand most people don’t want to leave X because that’s where most other people still are. That just means that it’s a collective action problem; it can be overcome with organizing that brings people together towards non-cooperation. If we can’t even get off X, how can we stop fascism?

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

"California will not ban transgender athletes from competing in K-12 school sports or change its anti-discrimination policies to exclude them, becoming the second state after Maine to defy the Trump administration over the issue." amp.sacbee.com/news/politic...

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California will not block trans athletes from school sports, defying White House

The state’s refusal to ban trans athletes now tees it up for a potential legal battle.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Lisa's Place is hosting more fun events for our trans community in July! Register at sbtan.org/july to learn more about these. Many of these are for members of Lisa's Place. If you're an adult trans person the same link will help you join our group. We also have our regular meetings, so join in!

Lisa's Place is hosting several July events. Register at sbtan.org/july. These include The Spectrum Space on Tuesday, July 8th - For transgender people who are also neurodiverse. Come connect, share support, and build community. Group Hike on Saturday, July 12th - Enjoy nature and company with a light hike on one of Santa Barbara's many beautiful trails. Bring your furry friend! Monster of the Week on Tuesday, July 15th - A role playing game with a 90s TV horror vibe. We'll meet virtually and new players are welcome. Beach Picnic on Sunday, July 20th - Join us for fun in the sun at a local beach. We'll provide some snacks & water, and everyone is invited to bring something to share. Group Voice Lesson on Friday, July 25th - Practice developing your voice to match your gender identity at this free lesson led by a professional voice coach. Dungeons & Dragons on Monday, July 28th - An exciting one-shot adventure for players new and old. We play in-person and provide everything you need to join in. Register at sbtan.org/july.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Our really for Trans Rights at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on Saturday, June 21 was a big success! Great crowd and inspiring speakers, including Amber Thompson, Dahkotahv Beckham of PFLAG, and Liz Campos of the Ventura City Council. 1/4

Rally for trans rights, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 6/21/25.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Join us Saturday morning at 11am before the Solstice Parade for a Proud and Free Rally in front of the Santa Barbara Courthouse (1100 Anacapa St). We'll be uniting for trans power and access to gender-affirming care following the Court's Skrmetti decision this week. Learn more at sbtan.org/power

Proud and Free: United for Trans Power. A rally in response to U.S. v. Skrmetti on access to gender-affirming care. Saturday, June 21st from 11:00-11:30am in front of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse at 1100 Anacapa St. Learn more at sbtan.org/power. Sponsored by Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network, Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, Women's March Santa Barbara, Pacific Pride Foundation, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, Indivisible Santa Barbara, and PFLAG Santa Barbara.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

UPDATE: The latest word on this is DO NOT send in your passport renewals at this time. The State Department is dragging their feet on compliance. People who have applied in person have been turned away, told by officials that will not comply with the court order until they hear from higher-ups. 1/2

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Reminder to join SBTAN tonight at MOXI! Pride Night Happy Hour is 5:30-8:00pm. Tickets & info are available at moxi.org/calendar/hap.... MOXI will also be celebrating Pride all weekend, showcasing LGBTQIA+ innovators.

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Lux 🌸 Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 19/06/2025

Aaaaand… yup. (🎁🔗) www.nytimes.com/1996/06/07/u...

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Some Gay Rights Advocates Question Drive to Defend Same-Sex Marriage (Published 1996)

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

As most of you know, trans folks suffered a devastating loss today at the US Supreme Court, in U.S. vs. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for young people. Join us this Saturday, 6/21, at 11:00 AM at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, to protest. All are welcome!

Person carrying a trans flag demonstrates for trans rights at the US Supreme Court.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Join SBTAN this Friday (6/20) evening from 5:30-8:00 pm at the MOXI. Play, drink, and be curious in Santa Barbara's home for hands-on learning! Learn more and get tickets at: moxi.org/calendar/hap.... Then visit the MOXI this weekend for a celebration of LGBTQI+ innovators. See you there!

Pride Night Happy Hour at the MOXI on Friday June 20th from 5:30-8:00 pm. Tickets are on sale at https://moxi.org/calendar/happy-hour/

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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Beyond devastating. The cruelty and idiocy of this ban is mind-numbing. So many brave men and women, serving their country honorably in uniform, purged from the ranks because of the president's vile, unvarnished bigotry. My heart breaks. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/u...

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The Army Was the Only Life She Knew. Trump’s Trans Ban Cast Her Out.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Some of our friends from PFLAG Santa Barbara at the Pride Parade in the Santa Ynez Valley. Courtesy of Gary Weltersen.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Members of our SBTAN family at the No Kings protest in Santa Barbara. Trans Rights Are Human Rights!

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Transgender For Everybody! @ktfalvey.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

This is terribly sad for so many families. CHLA have been enduring a relentless campaign of threats and harassment from the DOJ, HHS and FBI. And they get 65% of their funding from the feds.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

This Saturday, June 14, come out for No Kings Day in Santa Barbara. We will form a human chain along Cabrillo Boulevard to show our solidarity with each other and our resolution to resist tyranny. indivisiblesb.org/no-kings-day/

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No Kings Day - Indivisible Santa Barbara

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𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑡ℎ ✨ @alluringnyc.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Trump went to the Kennedy Center and Drag Queens showed up! Yassssssssss ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

When I heard the mom of a trans girl say the night her daughter came out to her was the first time she'd ever seen her child happy, I knew it was a story I needed to share. These are the stories the public isn't hearing. An honor to get to report on 3 family's journeys for @teenvogue.com.

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Why These Trans Teens and Their Families Risked Everything to Get Gender-Affirming Care

It’s as simple as love.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu/pollock-even... SBTAN is proud to co-sponsor a screening and Q&A at UCSB’s Pollock Theater this coming Tuesday! Our own Alice Fulmer will be running the Q&A with Haley Dahl of Sloppy Jane who wrote the soundtrack’s stand out track, “Claw Machine”!

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

PFLAG Santa Barbara's May meeting Monday (5/19) evening will be discussing government identification for trans people. This is a great chance to ask questions for those that are confused or concerned with the challenges and uncertainties we are facing. Go to pflagsantabarbara.org and register.

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Indivisible Santa Barbara @indivisiblesb.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Santa Barbara: Tues May 6 is our County's TRUTH Act Forum, 105 E Anapamu at 3 PM. It's our best opportunity to tell our Sheriff, stop helping ICE detain & deport our neighbors. Join us at 2 PM to rally, then pack the 3 PM hearing to urge an end to our Sheriff's voluntary cooperation with ICE.

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Indivisible Santa Barbara @indivisiblesb.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Join us for a rally, march and art build this May 1st at 6:30 pm at the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa in Santa Barbara, FOR immigrant and labor rights, FOR working families, and AGAINST the Trump-Musk administration. Register for the rally here: buff.ly/xT0R8FB. Or, just show up! And bring friends

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Join us this Saturday (4/19) from 1–3 PM as community members gather in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Isla Vista to connect & organize. If you want to share ideas, hear what others are planning, or find a way to get involved this is your chance. for more info, locations, and to RSVP visit t.ly/apr19.

This Saturday, April 19th on a national day of action, you are invited to community organizing events where you can join roundtable discussions, connect with active members in the community, share ideas, and make an impact in what comes next. The events are taking place at multiple locations in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Isla Vista between 1PM and 3PM. You can find more information and RSVP at t.ly/apr19. This event is sponsored by Women's March Santa Barbara, the Immigrant Legal Defense Center, Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, the Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network, the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, Indivisible Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee.

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Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network @sbtan.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

@kairoldan.bsky.social was one of our awesome performers on Saturday night at TDOV! Check out his work at linktr.ee/kaiscreations. He’s also a member of the Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus whose next performance is May 12th: www.lobero.org/events/sb-ga...

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