Right now, you’re able to select the appropriate gender marker on your passport without a note from a medical professional (and a passport can be used in the vast majority of situations you’d use a birth certificate) but because the self select gender marker was done by executive action, it’s extremely likely to be reversed when Trump takes office.

Also, having one might be a good idea in general.

  • @[email protected]English
    3•3 months ago

    That assumes Canada will be safe after their 2025 election. For now Canada is probably going to be a safer place to be than the US once the fascists take power here. The issue is then being stuck in Canada if you don’t have a passport book in the event the far-right takes over there as well.

    We are seeing the global rise of fascism right now, so the places that are safe will probably continue to dwindle. People should do what they feel they need to be safe. But its important to point out that the problem is not as simple as getting out of the United States. If a person finds they are in a position where they can only get this card and move to Canada they should totally do it if that’s how they can be safe. Don’t let me or anyone else stop you.

    • @NateNate60English
      1•3 months ago

      The passport card is valid for sea travel as well.

        • @NateNate60English
          1•3 months ago

          I’m pretty sure Cuba is a bad choice for… other reasons

          • @[email protected]English
            0•3 months ago

            Cuba has the right idea with socialism. Cuba’s elections are a good sign they are moving in the right direction, but they still have a ways to go. For starters, they need more than one candidate per office and citizens need to be able to run without having to be nominated by the Communist Party controlled committees.