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Seattle Funds Trans Refugees Amid Rising Laws | Seattle News
Seattle’s City Council just approved $300,000 to support trans and LGBTQ+ refugees fleeing anti-trans laws across the country, directing funds to local orgs offering shelter, food, and job help. With organizations like Traction seeing a 20x surge in clients—1,500 trans people relocated last month alone—the need is urgent. As philanthropic support dwindles, this city boost becomes vital for sustaining critical services. Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rink is pushing for rapid distribution, calling it a bare minimum step toward long-term solutions. While state laws can’t be reversed, Seattle…
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