Also going to post this as a resource for queer brethren/sistren/enbythren who feel as if they, justifiably, do not want to spend the next four years in a red state looking over their shoulders all the time.
TCP is based in Denver, Colorado, and is currently mostly focused on helping trans folks get out of places like Texas and Florida, but they describe themselves as a “queer relocation nonprofit” and will work with queer and GNC people of any stripe who are stuck in unfriendly environments and would like to consider coming to CO. They have seen a huge increase in aid requests since the election for sadly understandable reasons and there is a waitlist, but even if they may not be able to help you directly at this very moment, they can possibly connect you with other resources/organizations/etc.
I was born in CO, so I am biased, but it does have:
- A Democratic supermajority in the legislature and a Democratic governor/secretary of state/Attorney General;
- A majority-Democratic House delegation (except for uh, Lauren Boebert) and two Democratic senators;
- Robust protections for LGBTQ+ folks;
- Abortion rights codified in the constitution (it serves as a sanctuary state for care in the Rocky Mountain West);
- Great scenery and outdoor activities; four seasons; a refreshing lack of summertime humidity; beautiful mountains; winter and summer sports (hiking, skiiing, etc); 300 days of sunshine a year, even in winter;
- Fun cities and cultural institutions/sports teams/museums/etc;
- DIA (Denver International Airport) is one of the busiest in the nation and the world and you can very easily get most places;
- Easy and universal mail-in voting and expansion of voting access;
- It is admittedly expensive (especially along the Front Range) but considerably less so than say, New York, Boston, Seattle, DC, Los Angeles, or other big blue cities;
- Legal weed (if you are into that Rocky Mountain High);
- And so forth!
Basically, you will be as safe as you can possibly be for the next four years in CO, so it’s certainly worth checking out this site if you are a queer person in a red state and feel as if it may be time to make some exit plans. I will also answer questions so much as I can.
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