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Transgender Activist Monica Helms Relocates Amid Persecution Fears

9/5/2025

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Monica Helms, creator of the transgender pride flag, is relocating abroad due to anti-LGBTQ persecution.
She and her wife initiated a GoFundMe to support their move, fearing arrest.
Georgia is deemed "high risk" for transgender individuals, with numerous anti-trans bills enacted.
A Williams Institute poll shows nearly half of trans adults consider relocating for safety.
Helms, a Navy veteran, pledges to continue her activism from any location.
Hannah Kreager, a 22-year-old trans woman, seeks asylum in Canada, potentially setting a historic precedent.

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Story summary

Monica Helms, creator of the transgender pride flag, is relocating abroad due to anti-LGBTQ persecution.
She and her wife initiated a GoFundMe to support their move, fearing arrest.
Georgia is deemed "high risk" for transgender individuals, with numerous anti-trans bills enacted.
A Williams Institute poll shows nearly half of trans adults consider relocating for safety.
Helms, a Navy veteran, pledges to continue her activism from any location.
Hannah Kreager, a 22-year-old trans woman, seeks asylum in Canada, potentially setting a historic precedent.