The crowd during a performance by The DOJD, Claire Brown's band, in a West Philadelphia basement. (Image-Jacob Magaldi)
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How Philadelphia’s DIY music scene is helping fund gender-affirming care

Across the nation, trans healthcare is under attack. Even in Philadelphia, where care is more accessible, costs are prohibitively high. In this video, Claire Brown, Nicolle Maroulis, and Sarah Schwartzchild discuss how important access to this care is, the vital role mutual aid plays in this access, and how community support is baked into the D.I.Y. ethics of music scenes.