Missouri Court Blocks Trans Care
A devastating ruling. ⚖️🏳️⚧️ Missouri’s highest court just upheld a Medicaid ban that denies gender-affirming care only to trans people — even though doctors say it’s lifesaving and necessary.
Australia on track to virtually eliminate HIV transmissions: Study finds dramatic decrease in new infections
Australia is leading the way in HIV prevention with new research showing a 66% decrease in new infections between 2010 and 2019. #HIVprevention #Australia #PrEP
Florida Governor Signs Heartbeat Bill, Demands Rape and Incest Victims ‘Prove’ Abuse for Abortions
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Heartbeat Protection Act to "support life and family," but critics warn that it demands "proof" of rape and incest for abortions. The bill, which outlaws abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, has exemptions for victims of rape and incest, but survivors must provide medical records, police reports, or court-issued restraining orders to qualify. Critics called the bill "dangerous" and warned that it would impact millions of women in Florida and the South.
Missouri Hospital Sues State AG Over Gender-Affirming Care Records
Children's Mercy Hospital in Missouri sues AG Bailey over records request on gender-affirming care, claiming violation of state and federal laws. #GenderAffirmingCare #LGBTrights
Transgender men facing life-threatening wait for NHS lower surgery
Trans men in the UK are facing life-threatening wait times for lower surgery on the NHS. The mismanagement of the system has led to a backlog that leaves trans people waiting for years. #TransgenderHealthcare #NHS
Colorado becomes a safe haven for abortion and transgender care: a progressive win
Colorado enshrines access to abortion and gender-affirming care for its neighbors. #Colorado #LGBTQIA+ #healthcare #abortion #transgendercare
UK mpox cases drop to single digits, but LGBT community still urged to get vaccinated
UK sees mpox cases drop to single digits, but LGBT individuals urged to get vaccinated for maximum protection. #mpox #monkeypox #vaccine #LGBT
Missouri’s new transgender healthcare restrictions cause panic among the LGBTQ+ community
The new transgender healthcare regulations in Missouri are causing widespread panic among the LGBTQ+ community. Restrictions on gender-affirming treatments have caused many to consider fleeing the state or taking illegal risks to access essential care. #TransgenderRights #Missouri #LGBTQ
Historic Ruling: Court Convenes Full Bench to Consider Transgender Rights Cases in NC and WV
Breaking: 4th Circuit Court to Hear Transgender Rights Cases in NC and WV. Let's #FightForTransEquality and End Discrimination in Healthcare!
Missouri Attorney General restricts life-saving healthcare for trans community, advocacy groups threaten legal action
Missouri Attorney General restricts access to gender-affirming healthcare for transgender people, sparking backlash and legal threats. #TransHealthcareRights #LGBTQEquality
Breaking: Trans Legislators Call Out Biden’s Inequality in School Sports
Trans legislators call on President Biden to revise proposed rule on trans athletes in school sports. #LGBTQrights #transathletes #TitleIX