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With gap in state's LGBTQ+ history, 'activist archivists' step up to document it

James Rinker

October 28, 2023 |

Sentinel Source (The Keene Sentinel) |

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Response Location: United States, Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

Local volunteers dubbed “activist archivists” are working to document the lives and contributions of LGBTQ+ people across the state, creating an archive of local LGBTQ+ history in the midst of recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that makes it difficult — and even illegal — to discuss and teach about LGBTQ+ identities and activism.

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NH nonprofit helps develop, promote gender-affirming spaces

James Rinker

June 16, 2023 |

Sentinel Source (The Keene Sentinel) |

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Response Location: United States, Concord, New Hampshire

The Affirming Spaces Project (ASP) helps local businesses create more affirming spaces for transgender and nonbinary employees and customers by providing training on topics like gender identity, pronoun use and how to use affirming language. Businesses that complete training get added to ASP’s database of affirming businesses and receive a decal to place in their storefront window. The database currently has more than 60 local businesses and organizations listed.

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Continuum of care: How one state coalition is bridging the gap on gender-affirming resources

James Rinker

June 03, 2023 |

Sentinel Source (The Keene Sentinel) |

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Response Location: United States, Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

The Gender Diverse Care Coalition of New Hampshire works to expand access to gender-affirming care through free training, consultations with providers, education and advocacy work. The Coalition also has a website that offers a database of resources on gender-affirming care in the state and surrounding area. Through its offerings, the Coalition is working to increase the number of providers in the state who are comfortable and capable of providing care to transgender patients.

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