I have no idea who to credit for this, but it's perfect

I moved to Spain 208 days ago. I left the US out of fear ... and found joy. I truly had no idea life could be this humane. It took 8+ yrs of sacrifices & hard work to gather the resources to leave the US. It was worth it. I love Spain. I am home here. Photo: the view from my terrace this afternoon

Happy (and immensely relieved) to report that I have moved to Spain.

Considering Canada? Attend this free info session for LGBTQ+ Americans looking to move to. egale-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Here's a comparison of the 13 countries discussed (eight) or mentioned (5) in this article, based on criteria that I find important.

Here's my comparison of 30 of those countries based on metrics that are important *to me*. The ratings are all pre-Jan 2025, so the US scores would likely be lower today than they were when each index was created.

Here's my list of things you can do to prepare to move abroad, even if you currently have no idea which country you want to move to, or you aren't ready to (or cant') move abroad at this time ...

Tips on what the people can do to protect their online privacy before crossing the border into the US. www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/can-border-p...

Comparison of the 10 countries in the article

Today I feel it in my bones - fear, terror, dread. Will I be able leave the US & establish legal residency in a safe place quickly enough? Or will this administration eliminate my rights before I can go? All I can do in this moment is keep moving forward, one step at a time ... and breathe.

Want to leave the US but aren't sure which countries are safer? It's a hard question to answer, and it depends on your criteria. Here's my assessment of which countries are likely safer than the US, using specific criteria that I find important (YMMV). Sources are included (second screenshot).

I haven't verified the stats here - but fuck trump and the christian fascists he road in on.

Things you can do to prepare to move abroad ... even if you currently have no idea which country you want to move to, or you aren't ready to move abroad

trans folks & immigrants are just the start

Here's what I know about the 2nd half of this list (for the countries for which I have data)

Here's what I know about the 1st half of this list (for the countries for which I have data)

Here's what my research shows about these 17 countries.

Free live webinar on Feb 6th about how to move to Portugal. (note: time shown is Portugal time. Click on the link to how this aligns with your local time) streamyard.com/watch/DQqtx6...

handy!

Thinking of leaving the US? Which country is right for you? I started with 160+ choices, narrowed to these 24 based on the criteria shown. Then narrowed to 3 based on personal preferences & visa options that works best for my situation.

But you knew this already

Indeed

LGBT FRIENDLY COUNTRIES Here's a handy short list of countries that rate as well or better than the US on trans rights, LBGT equity, Democracy, freedom (political rights & civil liberties), and international peacefulness -- plus they have better health care and most have lower crime rates.

This is what I see

This jolly white supremacist is worth reporting. His Replies feed is full of this shite.

Reported and blocked

FYI - this is a troll account (see some screenshots) and a trump and vance sycophant. I've blocked.

ahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! I have no idea who made this or why, but I love it so much it makes me feel dizzy. I dedicate it to all of you progressives, lefties, and liberals. 💙