Trans Universe, TAVA founder Monica Helms' blog has the results of an interesting survey conducted by TAVA of 827 transgender veteran participants from December 13, 2007 to May 1, 2008. This represents a strong sampling from what is estimated to be approximately 300,000 veterans in the US who identify as being transgender.
The Palm Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara has released the findings of a survey, conducted by Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA), that shows that transgender veterans are being turned away and being mistreated in high numbers by Veterans Administration medical facilities.
Check out the story at Trans Universe
I am not surprised to learn this. THe military has a don't ask don't tell policy of course they discriminate they make that very clear. I personally believe that the groups that they stigmatize need to stop enlisting. If they cannot validate your humanity why should you risk your life?
ReplyDeleteHey Sis how are you doing ?I was off line for a while , but something made me cry.It's how we are treated like Shiite.I'm not gay , but I hate to see people messed with.Hey keep love and hope in your heart and we might win.It's just so fuc* ed up.Love U.
ReplyDeleteI used to know a 20-year Vietnam veteran trans woman, and the VA treated her like utter crap most of the time. This was back in the 90s, but I just can't imagine how it would change.
ReplyDeleteEspecially with the GOP anti-government peeps running thangs.
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