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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

If you or your child were discriminated against because of UPMC’s decision to end gender affirming care, please reach out to the City of Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations. If you’d like support in making this connection or support while you go through the process, reach out tog4ty@gmail.com

CITY OF PITTSBURGH
CoMMIsSIOn ON HUMAN RELATIONS
CITY-COUNTY BUILDING
PRESS RELEASE
September 29, 2026
Executive Committee
Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations
Public Statement on the Settlement Between the Department of Justice and
UPMC Regarding Gender-Affirming Care
The Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations condemns the settlement between the
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). While the continued anonymity and privacy of the children and families who have utilized gender-affirming services at UPM facilities is paramount, a ten-year moratorium on gender-affirming care services for those age 19 and younger is a devastating blow to the community.
Pittsburghers should not have to leave their hometown medical hub to seek care.
Inequities in health care are already a guarantee for vulnerable populations; utilizing identity to restrict access to clinical intervention is not only discriminatory, but life-threatening. Statistics on the impact to youth in the LGBTQIA+ community are readily available and clearly show the risk of removing access to these services. If the safety of children was truly at the heart of this matter, giving families the right to choose what care is right for them would be at the forefront.
It is a violation of Pittsburgh's City Code to, "Refuse, withhold from, or deny to any person elective medical care which would normally be provided to a person, but for that person's real or perceived gender identity or gender expression." If you feel your rights have been violated, we urge you to contact our office.
The City of Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations is the official civil rights enforcement and investigative body for the City of Pittsburgh. If you have any questions,
please
contact
us at (412)
255-2600

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Support Act Up PGH and support Trans Youth! Come out on Sunday 9/28 at 4pm at UPMC Childrens Hospital to show your support for Gender Affirming Care for our community. GAC is legal and protected in PA, Allegheny County, and the City of Pittsburgh

UPMC CAVES TO THE TRUMP DOJ SELLS
OUT TRANS KIDS FOR
TRANS
KIDS FOR
$950,000

TRANS KIDS
DESERVE HEALTHCARE

JOIN THE PICKET
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 4:00PM | UPMC CHILDREN'S

RED AND BLACK FLYER WITH PHOTO OF THE DIE IN FOR TRANS YOUTH AND PEOPLE HOLDING TOMBSTONES WITH PRO TRANS HEALTHCARE SLOGANS

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We stand with Trans youth and their families today. As news of the UPMC settlement with the DOJ hit, many of our Trans youth are still without reliable, affordable access to GAC. Banning such care is discrimination is its plainest form and is in opposition to state, county, and city law.

A banner with the words “Protect Trans Healthcare” in orange letters carried by people in Pittsburgh Pride

A photo of a man playing dead with a tombstone that says in trans colors “reinstate gender affirming care”

A band at a protest walking along a banner that says “UPMC Life Ending Medicine” with red handprints around the words

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is our 4th installment of the “We Were Trans Kids Once” series. Share with a young trans person in your life. If you’d like to share your experience and wisdom in this series, email us at tog4ty@gmail.com

-Writing this letter for ourselves, but hoping other autistic, trans, queer, and/or plural folk get something out
To all the "fucked-up" weirdos, deviants, and plural menaces in the past, present, and future times:

Background is a reflection of houses in a puddle on the street with autumn leaves floating in it

They say it gets belier.
And it does sometimes.
You'll find people that you click with, who love you and you love in return. Giving yourselves to care after years of self loathing and self destruction.
It doesn't always last.

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You'll hurt and get broken apart and reassemble and change. Gods, will yinz ever change. In and out, until you no longer recognize yourself. And often you will be beautiful.
That power of self. Piercings, dye jobs, tattoos, and surgeries. Like a shape shifter on the run from life to life because you're running from yourself.
And one day, you'll wake up and change your name only to realize that these many "you".
Are actually Us and them.

Blue letters on a background of a graffitied cube among grasses

The patchwork quilt of souls sharing a mind and body. 101 strong and counting.
Dalmatians and spots. A pack of wild dogs. A family claiming a space to live in this harsh world.
You'll find the rage and righteousness again. And calm when needed. Together you'll fight. A horde of ravenous paladins, bards, warriors, and witches carving the new world where people heal and can be with the ones they love.
Singular selves or plural systems.
With Love,
The Solshade Archipelago

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Welcome to our third installment of the “We Were Trans Kids Once” series. Please share with a young trans person in your life. If you’d like to share your story, lived experience, or wisdom in this series, email us at tog4ty@gmail.com

FROM KASEY
ADVICE TO MY YOUNGER SELF:
NEVER COMPROMISE ON WHO YOU ARE OR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN

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NEVER LOSE HOPE OR GIVE INTO CYNICISM.
LET YOUR WALLS AND INSECURITIES CRUMBLE INTO NONEXISTENCE.

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DARE TO LOVE AND DARE TO BE VULNERABLE.
THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO LOVE YOU AND WE'RE ALL IN IT TOGETHER.

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Our second installment the “We Were Trans Kids Once” series. If you have a young trans/gender-diverse person in your life, please share with them. If you want to share your story in this series, email us at tog4ty@gmail.com

From Jole
I'm nearly in my 40s, and only within the past several years have I begun to understand my own identity as a non-binary, agender trans person. Picture of a tree in dense fog

If I could speak with my kid self, I would tell them to keep speaking out and being loud-you'll find other voices and support. I'd let them know to never stop. playing for fear of not fitting in, and that that's the best way to learn and to attract creative people. Picture of a gate covered in a green and yellow vine opening into a grassy area in dense fog

Most of all, I'd tell them, "You're not broken because you feel different from everyone else. You're going to have to work harder to become who you are, and often you'll feel alone and misunderstood."
Picture of a pier and boat in a foggy morning on a lake

Your journey will be imperfect and, at times, both terrifying and wonderful.
Sometimes it will be easy and sometimes it will feel unbearable, but that's going to make it that much more rewarding and joyful everyday just to be you.
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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This is our first installment in the “We Were Trans Kids Once” series. If you have a young trans/gender-diverse person in your life, please share. If you’d like to share your wisdom and experience, email us at tog4ty@gmail.com. Thank you to our brave, grown, vulnerable creators!

Transition can be really healing on its own, but for me being in trans community was what really allowed me to accept myself and feel whole. Loving other trans people and seeing their beauty and value made me see my own too.

BUT finding other trans people and building meaningful relationships can be hard! Especially when trying to do it offline. It is awkward going to queer meet-ups or clubs or talking to cool-looking strangers at parties, but my advice would be to push through the awkwardness and do it.

And keep embracing the awkwardness and reach out to people first, make plans, and check in on people. Be generous with your time
and nurture your
relationships because these are what will keep you safe and help you grow. Don't be discouraged if you don't immediately click with all the trans people you meet.

With time and practice you'll find your people

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Look out for our new series! If you have a young trans person in your life, this series shares wisdom, experience, and advice from trans/gender diverse adults. If you want to share your lived experience as part of this series, write to us at tog4ty@gmail.com

WE WERE TRANS
KIDS ONCE
Honest conversations about identity, joy, and community- from one generation to the next, for trans youth navigating their own journeys.

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Thanks to The Soft Spot PGH and those who came out to donate. We shared our table with folks who wrote notes to Trans youth and made bracelets for the care kits! Special shout out to Mihiret Eyosias and Nina Lucia for their beautiful art. Look out for a sign up and new date for the talent show!

People at a table at The Soft Spot PGH making bracelets and writing notes for care kits

Mihiret Eyosias and Nina Lucia holding their collaborative painting of Marsha P Johnson

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

✨Can’t wait to see you Saturday! Meet members of T4TY, gather resources, make a bracelet, drop off donations for care kits or our affirming clothing swap. Enjoy community!

COMING TOGETHER 4 TRANS YOUTH
Community Meetup
Saturday, August 15th, 2026 2:00 to 4:00 PM
The Soft Spot PGH
5407 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15206
Grab a beverage, make bracelets, play games, and connect with members of T4TY. Whether you come to chat, create, or enjoy the company, we would love to see you and your family there!
We will be collecting donations for Care Kits for trans youth and accepting donations for a gender-affirming clothing swap. For more information, please scan the QR code:
PRESENTED BY TOGETHER 4 TRANS YOUTH (T4TY)

Together 4 Trans Youth is making Care Kits for Trans Youth for Pride
& we need your help! can you donate:
• TRANS TAPE ™ AND BINDERS
• FEMME, MASC, AND GENDER NEUTRAL NEW AND UNUSED HYGIENE ITEMS AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS
• LIGHTWEIGHT NONPERISHABLE SNACKS AND FOOD
• FIDGETS AND SENSORY ITEMS
• NEW UNUSED DISPOSABLE RAZORS AND SHAVING CREAM
• NEW UNUSED SCENTED LOTION, BODY SPRAY, CHAPSTICK
emall madamivy4080@gmail.comto
donate items

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Unfortunately we’ve postponed the “Glad You’re Queer” Talent Extravaganza. Keep an eye out for the new date and time. T4TY will still be at the Soft Spot on Saturday 8/15 from 2-4pm for Coming Together 4 Trans Youth Community Meet-Up! Come hang out with the T4TY team and enjoy community.

The
Glad You're Queer"
Talent Extravaganza
POSTPONED

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Can’t wait to see you at The “Glad You’re Queer” Talent Extravaganza! Complete the form if you’d like to share a talent at the show! #trans#pittsburgh

Together 4 Trans
Youth Presents
The
"Glad You're Queen"
Talent Extravaganza
People of all ages are welcome to enjoy the show!
We are looking for trans and gender-diverse people of all ages who would like to share their talent!
Please complete the following form (QR CODE ON FLYER) if you are interested in sharing a talent, displaying a creation, or have questions!
Sat. August 15th
2PM - 4PM
The Soft Spot PGH
5407 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
We will also be collecting donations for Care Kits for trans youth & clothing donations for a gender affirming clothing swap at the door!
For information about donation requests, scan here (QR code on the flyer)
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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Can’t wait to see you at The “Glad You’re Queer” Talent Extravaganza! Complete the form if you’d like to share a talent at the show! #trans#pittsburgh

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

It’s Stonewall Day. Our movement of liberation began as an anti-police brutality protest led by Trans women of the global majority living in poverty. Our fight is not over. Let us honor those who put their lives on the line for all Queer and Trans people to live and love free

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

If you are a Transgender/gender non-conforming adult and are willing to share any of your experiences, reflections, or advice with trans youth, please reach out to us! We are hoping to share your stories across our platforms to remind trans kids that they deserve to be, and can become, trans adults.

Picture of a Pink rotary telephone encircled by the words “Together 4 Trans Youth Needs Your Voice!”

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TRANS & GENDER NON-CONFORMING
ADULTS WHO ARE WILLING TO SHARE THEIR STORIES, EXPERIENCES, AND ADVICE WITH THE TRANS YOUTH OF TODAY

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE DM US ON INSTAGRAM -
@TOGETHER4TRANSYOUTH
BLUESKY - @T4-TY
OR EMAIL US AT - TOG4TY@GMAIL.COM
WE WILL ONLY SHARE ANYTHING THAT IS SHARED WITH US TO THE LEVEL OF YOUR COMFORT AND WILL MAINTAIN STRICT ANONYMITY, IF REQUESTED.

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Happy Pride Y’All! We’re looking for folks to donate items for care kits we’re curating for trans youth! Comment/DM/Email to donate. This will be our first full year after our kid’s care was taken away preemptively by UPMC. Help us give back! We Protect Us! #trans#pittsburgh

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy Pride Y’all! Trans Rights are Human Rights!

banner reads
PROTECT TRANS HEALTHCARE
In orange lettering, being carried by people on the Pride parade

Person carrying a black sign and in blue and pink lettering it reads “UPMC says ‘We Do No Harm’ *terms and conditions may apply

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Find T4TY at Pride today! We will march and hang in the park for the festival. 🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Look for our banner!

Overpass banner that says “Protect Trans Healthcare” in orange letters being held up by two people

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

T4TY will be at Dignity Fest! Come visit us this Saturday June 6th. 222 Ormby St Mt Oliver

DIGNITY FEST
HOSTED BY 50501 PGH TO FUNDRAISE FOR FRONTLINE DIGNITY
KICKOFF SHOW SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
GREEN BEACON GALLERY, GREENSBURG
DOORS
5:00PM • $10 ENTRY DONATION
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC BY:
RICHARD FAMOUS STANDARD BROADCAST WEDNESDAY DEMONSTRATION
SHMOKE DB DJANCO KID DURANGO
MAIN EVENT SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026
9 222 ORMSBY, MT. OLIVER, PITTSBURGH DOORS @ 2:00PM • $10 ENTRY DONATION FREE ADMISSION INTO YARD • MEET LOCAL ORGANIZERS ENJOY LIVE MUSIC BY:
VIDA CHAI S&P ACOUSTIC LEZ PAUL AUSTIN WISE SHMOKE SANS-E RIGHT ON WARRIORS THE NERD HERDERS GARAGE LEAGUE

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

T4TY @Assemble on Penn Garfield Pride. Come on down!

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

We are curating care kits for Trans youth. We need your help! If you’d like to donate any of these items or you have other things you can donate, reach out to the email on the flyer

Together 4 Trams Youth is making Care Kits for Trans Youth
for Pride
& we need your help! can you donate:
• TRANS TAPE ™ AND BINDERS
• FEMME, MASC, AND GENDER NEUTRAL NEW AND UNUSED HYGIENE ITEMS AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS
• LIGHTWEIGHT NONPERISHABLE SNACKS AND FOOD
• FIDGETS AND SENSORY ITEMS
• NEW UNUSED DISPOSABLE RAZORS AND SHAVING CREAM
• NEW UNUSED SCENTED LOTION, BODY SPRAY, CHAPSTICK
email madamivy4080@gmail.com to
donate items

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

TOMORROW! T4TY and Assemble partnered to bring you Art Day at Garfield Pride. Join us! Assemble 4824 Penn Ave on May 30th from 1:30-3:30pm. We’ll make signs for the Pittsburgh Pride Parade, friendship bracelets, art, and more! We’re also collecting donations for care kits for trans youth!

TOGETHER 4 TRANS YOUTH &
ASSEMBLE PRESENT
ART DAY 2026
JOIN US AT GARFIELD PRIDE FOR A FUN CRAFT SESSION IN ANTICIPATION OF THE
2026 PITTSBURGH PRIDE FESTIVAL!
ALL AGES WELCOME!
May 30th 2026
1:30pm - 3:30 pm
Assemble
4824 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
MAKE SIGNS & FRIENDSHIP
BRACELETS FOR PRIDE!

During this time,
we will also be
collecting
donations to
create Care Kits
for trans youth!
We are collecting -
• New/unused hygeine items (deodorant, shampoo, body lotion, etc.)
• New/unused beauty products
• Non-perishable snack items
• Fidget/sensory items

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

T4TY and Assemble are partnering to bring you Art Day at Garfield Pride. Join us! Assemble 4824 Penn Ave on May 30th from 1:30-3:30pm. We’ll make signs for the Pittsburgh Pride Parade, friendship bracelets, art, and more! We’re also collecting donations for care kits we will curate for trans youth!

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

It’s Happening! Tomorrow! Bodily Autonomy 4 All! Celebrate with us 4/18 at 10am Flagstaff Hill Marching to William Pitt Union after the rally Speakers, music, info and resources! Join us!

JOIN US FOR A
BODILY AUTONOMY BASH!
April 18th 2026
10am: Rally @ Flagstaff Hill, March to WPU
10am: Tabling @ William Pitt Union
Join us in Oakland to celebrate bodily autonomy as a counter-event, Pittsburgh-area university students are the named targets of a "pro-life" march!
Speakers & music at Flagstaff Hill. Free resources in front of the William Pitt Union - Narcan & CPR training, reproductive health info, voting resources, and more.
Make your voice heard. Live happy, live healthy, live free
Help Plan: madamivy4080@gmail.com
Together 4 Trans Youth
50501
PGHS
Pittsburgh Overpass Project Indivisible

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Bodily Autonomy 4 All! Come out and celebrate with us! April 18th 10am Flagstaff Hill Speakers, music, marching, free resources and information!

JOIN US FOR A
BODILY
AUTONOMY BASH!
April 18th 2026 10am

Together 4 Trans Youth
PGHS
50501
Pittsburgh Overpass Project Indivisible

10am: Rally @ Flagstaff Hill, March to WPU
10am: Tabling @ William Pitt Union

Join us in Oakland to celebrate bodily autonomy as a counter-event, Pittsburgh-area university students are the named targets of a "pro-life" march!
Speakers & music at Flagstaff Hill. Free resources in front of the William Pitt Union - Narcan & CPR training, reproductive health info, voting resources, and more.
Make your voice heard. Live happy, live healthy, live free
Help Plan: xmadamivy4080@gmail.com

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Join us in celebrating Bodily Autonomy! Music, info, and free resources!

JOIN US FOR A
Bodily Autonomy Bash!
April 18th 2026
Together 4 Trans Youth
50501
PGHS
Pittsburgh Overpass Project Indivisible
10am: Rally @ Flagstaff Hill, March to WPU
10am: Tabling @ William Pitt Union
Join us in Oakland to celebrate bodily autonomy as a counter-event, Pittsburgh-area university students are the named targets of a "pro-life" march!
Speakers & music at Flagstaff Hill. Free resources in front of the William Pitt Union - Narcan & CPR training, reproductive health info, voting resources, and more.
Make your voice heard. Live happy, live healthy, live free
Help Plan: xmadamivy4080@gmail.com

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Join us on April 18th at 10am for our Bodily Autonomy Bash! Rally on Flagstaff Tables at the William Pitt Union Fun, music, speakers, community!

JOIN US FOR A
bodily autonomy
bash!
Together 4 Trans Youth
PGHS
HEALTHCARE WORKERS
SCIENTISTS AND SCHOLARS
50501
Pittsburgh OverPass Project Indivisible
April 18th, 2026
10am: Rally @ Flagstaff Hill, March to WPU
10am: Tabling @ William Pitt Union
Join us in Oakland to celebrate bodily autonomy as a counter-event, Pittsburgh-area university students are the named targets of a "pro-life" march!
Speakers & music at Flagstaff Hill. Free resources in front of the William Pitt Union - Narcan & CPR training, reproductive health info, voting resources, and more.
Make your voice heard. Live happy, live healthy, live free
Help Plan: * madamivy4080@gmail.com

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Trans Day of Visibility! TVOD is a great day to donate to Trans organizations, volunteer, or bolster Trans events! Let’s show Pittsburgh that we Love and Honor our Trans Siblings! Volunteer with TransYOUniting forms.gle/oDVbiXvBjKBS... Donate m! transyounitingpgh.org/donate #trans#pittsburgh

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Silhouette of a person with a trans flag as the background

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Save the date! Counter Protest in response to Pittsburgh’s first “Pro-Life” rally April 18th 9:30-1pm Let’s show Pittsburgh that Healthcare is Life Affirming Abortion is Healthcare Vaccines are Healthcare Trans Care is Healthcare Harm Reduction is Healthcare

Join us for a peaceful & non-confrontational
Counter Protest in response to Pittsburgh's first "Pro-Life" Rally.
SAVE THE DATE - April 18 @ Schenley Plaza 9:30a-1pm
Life is sustained through access to healthcare, the freedom to make decisions about our
bodies, and the dignity of being trusted to know what's best for ourselves.
When we deny people that trust, we're not protecting life. We're controlling it.
Abortion access is healthcare.
Want to get your organization involved?
‹ madamivy4080@gmail.com
Get Updates: https://tinyurl.com/7zdnxfb2

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Let’s Go! No Kings 3.0! Join us tomorrow, Saturday March 28th 1-3pm Allegheny Commons West Lake Elizabeth T4TY will be out in full force with resources and up coming events. Cone visit us!

50501 Pittsburgh prevents
NO KINGS 3.0
Saturday March 28th 1-3 PM
Allegheny Commons West
Lake Elizabeth
www.50501PGH.com
Pittsburgh Overpass Project
PACD
Together 4 Trans Youth
ISCPIT
PSL
Veterans for Peace
DSA

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Do you have a bingo yet? Join T4TY in participating in the Trans Rights Readathon! What is your favorite book so far? #trans#pittsburgh

Trans Rights Readathon
Bingo
Nonbinary and
Gender
Expansive Rep with Diverse
Bodies
A Book About Trans+ Youth or
That Imagines Trans Futures
A Trans+ Book
Someone
Recommended to You
A Book About Trans Elders or
Trans History
Trans+ Book
Featuring Joy/ Love/ Resistance
Transfemme/ Trans Woman
Rep with
Multiple Trans
Characters
Transmasc/ Trans Man Rep by a BIPOC
Author
2Spirit,
Indigiqueer, and Indigenous Gender
Expansive Rep
Intersectional
Trans+ Rep
Outside Your Own Experience
@transrightsreadathon
RR2026
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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Come see us on Saturday 3/28 1-3pm Allegheny Commons West Lake Elizabeth T4TY will join No Kings 3.0 Look for us for resources and upcoming events!

50501 Pittsburgh prevents
NO KINGS 3.0

Saturday March 28th 1-3 PM
Allegheny Commons West
Lake Elizabeth
www.50501PGH.com
PROJECT

POP
TOGETHER 4
TRANS YOUTH
Veterans for Peace
PACD

ISCPIT
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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The Trans Rights Readathon is in full swing! Here are some lovely suggestions if you haven’t participated yet. Join T4TY in reading your favorite trans author this week! #trans#pittsburgh

2026 Trans Rights Readathon Bingo
Recommendations for US Bookstores + Libraries
March 17-31, 2026
A Book About Trans+
Youth or That Imagines
Trans Futures
PET
Nonbinary and Gender
Expansive Rep with Diverse
Bodies
CARE WORK
Time and Time Again by Chatham Greenfield
Care Work by Leah Lakshmi Plepzna-
Samarasinha
The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia
Lunar Boy by Jes & Sin Wibowo
The Tensorate Series by Neon Yang
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
A Book About Trans Elders or Trans History
Trans+ Book Featuring Joy/ Love/ Resistance
MAJOR
MARSHA
CHARLIE
BEATING HEART
JANG ANDERS
LESSONS IN MACIG
Miss Major Speaks by Miss Major
Transgender History by Susan Stryker
MARSHA by Tourmaline
Lessons in Magic & Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders
Beating Heart Baby by Lio Min
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
Transmasc/ Trans Man
Rep by a BIPOC Author
2Spirit, Indigiqueer, and Indigenous Gender
Expansive Rep
pretty
HE/ SHE/ THEY
Pretty by KB Brookins
The Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhadar
He / She / They by Schuyler Bailar
Hammajang Luck by Makana Yamamoto
Love After the End edited by Joshua Whitehead
Blood Orange by Yaffa As
A Trans+ Book Someone
Recommended to You
GHOSTS.
of the Above
None of the Above by Travis Alabanza
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Man o' War by Cory McCarthy
Transfemme/ Trans
Woman Rep with Multiple
Trans Characters
Girls
HORSE
STAG
BARBIE
with alls
GEENA
Benedict Nguyen
ROCERO
Hot Girls With Balls by Benedict Nguyễn
Horse Barbie by Gena Rocero
Stag Dance by Torrey Peters
Intersectional Trans+ Rep
Outside Your Own
Experience
HIJAB BUTCH
BLUES
THESE
VENGEFUL CODS
Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H
Lote by shola von reinhold
These Vengeful Gods by Gabe Cole Novoa
transreadathon@gmail.com transrightsreadathon.carrd.co @transrightsreadathon

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Join Together 4 Trans Youth (T4TY) at No Kings 3.0 hosted by 50501 bsky.app/profile/5050... Saturday March 28th 1-3pm Allegheny Commons West Lake Elizabeth We’ll have a table with resources and upcoming events! Come chat with us!

50501 Pittsburgh presents
NO KINGS 3.0
50501
Saturday March 28th 1-3 PM
Allegheny Commons West
Lake Elizabeth
www.50501PGH.com
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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

T4TY is participating in the Trans Rights Readathon from 3/17-3/31! Thanks to Libro.FM for this list of audiobooks bsky.app/profile/libr... Share what you’re reading…or listening to Pittsburgh! #trans#pittsburgh

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

T4TY is participating in the Trans Right Readathon leading up to Trans Day of Visibility (TVOD)! Join us! Share your favorite books by trans authors or your favorite trans/nonbinary character. What are you reading Pittsburgh? #trans#pittsburgh

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Today’s the Day! Get down to the North Shore and STAND UP FOR SCIENCE! T4TY would love to chat with you! And Dr Rachel Levine will speak!

STAND UP SCIENCE
IT™
NATIONAL DAY of ACTION
Take back our science, health, and democracy!
MARCH 77H, 2026
PITTSBURGH, PA
Allegheny Landing
1:00pm - 3:00pm
STAND UP FISCIENCE
PGHS
Indivisible Pittsburgh
MOMS CLEAN AIR FORCE
PROJECT POP
PROUD HAVEN
a place to be home
standupforscience.net/march7
Visit website to register, volunteer, and donate!

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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I cannot tell you how excited we are that Dr. Levine is speaking in Pittsburg!!!!!

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Stand Up For Science! Join us Saturday March 7th 1pm at Allegheny Landing Visit the T4TY table and find out what we’re up to. Grab some resources and learn about gender affirming care for trans youth! Can’t wait to see you all there!

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE RALLY
March 7th, 1:00 pm
Allegheny Landing
TAKE BACK OUR SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND DEMOCRACY!
MOMS CLEAN AIR FORCE
PGHS
PROJECT POP
Indivisible Pittsburgh

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Join us this Saturday March 7th at Allegheny Landing from 1-3pm STAND UP FOR SCIENCE NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION PITTSBURGH! T4TY will be ready with resources and ways to help trans kid access gender affirming care! Come out, enjoy the beautiful weather and TAKE BACK OUR SCIENCE!

STAND UP SCIENCE
NATIONAL DAY of ACTION
Take back our science, health, and democracy!
MARCH 7th, 2026
PITTSBURGH, PA
Allegheny Landing
1:00pm - 3:00pm
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
PGHS
PGHS
Indivisible Pittsburgh
MOMS CLEAN AIRFORCE
PROJECT POP
PROUD HAVEN
a place to be home
standupforscience.net/march7

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Visit us at Pittsburgh’s Stand Up For Science Rally March 7th at 1pm Allegheny Landing T4TY will be tabling with more resources and upcoming events Take back our Science, Health, and Democracy!

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
RALLY
March 7th, 1:00pm
Allegheny Landing
Register here
TAKE BACK OUR SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND DEMOCRACY!
MOMS clean airforce
PGHS
PROUD HAVEN
a place to be home
PROJECT POP
INDIVISIBLE
PITTSBURGH

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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

T4TY Serving up the next edition of Facts vs Myths: Gender Affirming Care Don’t forget to donate to the Trans Youth Healing and Health Fund byTransYOUniting to support youth who have to travel for care or pay out of pocket. #trans#pittsburgh

MYTH vS FACT
Gender-
Affirming Care
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Demystifying
Gender-Affirming Care
MYTH:
Kids are too young to know their gender identity and shouldn't be taken seriously.
FACT:
Supporting exploration helps kids develop healthy self-understanding, whatever their journey looks like.
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Understanding
Gender-Affirming Care
Early Awareness
Children recognize gender as young as 18-24 months.
Most kids label their own gender by age three, with understanding growing over time.
Timing is Individual
Some trans people know who they are young, while others realize it in their teens or adulthood. Coming out timing varies widely.
Support Matters
Fear, rejection, and stigma make coming out harder.
Family love and support make a huge difference to trans people's health and wellbeing.
Source:mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/children-and-gender-identity
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HELP FUND
Heath Care for Trans Youth !
All major Pittsburgh providers stopped legal gender-affirming care for youth due to government threats. Families now travel and pay out-of-pocket for care.
Donate to the Trans Youth Healing & Health Fund by TransYOUniting
givebutter.com/UjONLs
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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

This is our LAST CHANCE to share public comments on the proposed CMS rules. Some portals have closed leading up to the deadline. Use the link in the post if you still need to send in your comment. Let your voice be heard!

Tomorrow 2/17 is the LAST DAY
ACT NOW to
Protect Trans Youth
Heath Care!
The federal government has proposed two rules that make it impossible for trans youth to get needed care.
Submit a comment telling the government why this care matters!
tinyurl.com/ytfbpa5c
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Together 4 Trans Youth @t4-ty.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Here’s another installment of Myth vs Facts, Gender Affirming Care Edition! And don’t forget to submit your public comments in opposition to the proposed rules that will make it near impossible for trans youth to access GAC. act.hrc.org/page/183931/... #trans#pittsburgh

Demystifying
Gender-Affirming Care
MYTH:
Puberty blockers are unsafe or not evidence-based.
FACT:
Decades of research and every major medical association support puberty
blockers as safe.
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Understanding
Gender-Affirming Care
Temporary & Reversible
Puberty blockers are a medicine that can temporarily pause puberty and are FulLY REvERSIBLE.
Proven & Safe
Approved by the FDA to treat precocious puberty in 1993, they have FEW SIDE EFFECTS and are effective.
Used By Everyone
Thirty years later, they remain the preferred treatment for gender affirming care and used by everyone to treat hormone imbalances, hormone-sensitive cancers, infertility, gynecological disorders and are FAR FROM DANGEROUS or experimental.
Sources: transhealthproject.org/resources/medical-organization-statements and healthline.com/health/are-puberty-blockers-reversible
- Follow us!
Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

ACT NOW to
Protect Trans Youth
Heath Care!
The federal government has proposed two rules that make it impossible for trans youth to get needed care.
Submit a comment telling the government why this care matters!
act.hrc.org/page/183931
Comments Only Accepted Until 2/17!
Follow us.
Insta: fogether4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

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