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1 in 3 #trans people have experienced discrimination from a doctor. I'm one of those people - & have been multiple times.
A story about my doctor visit yesterday:
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A story about my doctor visit yesterday:
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A year ago, I had hip surgery. I was terrified to have a procedure where a doctor would need to access my hip/groin area & I would be under anesthesia. I had extra calls with the surgeon to get a better understanding of how I would be draped, who would be in the room, etc.
They gave me great answers & made me feel comfortable & confident both before & on the day. I never felt worried about that on surgery day - or in the office visits, for that matter.
Hey folks! Are you upset about the recent attacks on trans folk and want to do something to help?
I’ve got good news! There’s something relatively easy you can do that would help a lot right now, and it doesn’t require you to put your phone down!
I’ve got good news! There’s something relatively easy you can do that would help a lot right now, and it doesn’t require you to put your phone down!
Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services released new draft nondiscrimination rules under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
These rules would prohibit healthcare providers and health insurers from discriminating against trans people.
These rules would prohibit healthcare providers and health insurers from discriminating against trans people.
They also include a lot of other great stuff, including protections for people with disabilities, increased language access, and prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, intersex status, or pregnancy.
So, overall, a lot of really great stuff.
So, overall, a lot of really great stuff.
The public hearing for Florida’s proposed rule banning coverage of gender affirming medical care is starting in 30 minutes and it is PACKED with our opponents, many of whom are handing out us flags. This is going to be interesting/potentially scary.
Many of the people sitting around me are holding a “AHCA Medicaid Talking Points” paper and wearing shirts that say “Moms For Liberty” and wearing stickers that say “Let Kids Be Kids.”
I was just told that comments are going to be limited to 2 minutes.
I was just told that comments are going to be limited to 2 minutes.
There is a panel of people sitting at the front of the room who have name tags, not all of which I can read. Notably, one that I can read is for “Dr. Quentin Van Meter,” one of the discredited doctors who is being used to support this Proposed Rule.
⚖️ COMING UP: Today we'll be in (virtual) court, arguing for a preliminary injunction to block the Trump administration's new anti-trans health care rule. Tune in here for highlights! #StopTheRule #ProtectTransHealth 
Case is Whitman-Walker v. HHS, argued at US District Court for DC.
We're co-counsel with @SteptoeLLP, repping @whitmanwalker, @TransLatina_C & its members, @LALGBTCenter, @GLMA_LGBTHealth, @AglPsychiatry, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Center & 4 doctors.
More:
lambdalegal.org/in-court/cases…
We're co-counsel with @SteptoeLLP, repping @whitmanwalker, @TransLatina_C & its members, @LALGBTCenter, @GLMA_LGBTHealth, @AglPsychiatry, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Center & 4 doctors.
More:
lambdalegal.org/in-court/cases…
Q: What's at stake?
A: A LOT!
The rule seeks to exclude LGBTQ people and other vulnerable populations from protections under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. It is set to go into effect August 18, 2020.
Hear more from our clients:
A: A LOT!
The rule seeks to exclude LGBTQ people and other vulnerable populations from protections under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. It is set to go into effect August 18, 2020.
Hear more from our clients:
ICYMI: We're challenging @HHSGov's newly-published rule that would carve LGBTQ people and other vulnerable groups out of the Affordable Care Act's non-discrimination protections. #StopTheRule #ProtectTransHealth
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Last week, our clients in this case (filed with @SteptoeLLP) filed declarations regarding the Revised Rule and how, specifically, it would impact them and the people they serve.
In this thread: Powerful selections from those declarations. #StopTheRule
In this thread: Powerful selections from those declarations. #StopTheRule
From @TrevorProject: The rule will “adversely affect the mental health of at-risk #LGBTQ youth, many of whom are already reaching out to [us] in moments of suicidal ideation or crisis, in part because of their lack of faith in healthcare providers.”
lambdalegal.org/in-court/legal…
lambdalegal.org/in-court/legal…
#BREAKING: We just filed our lawsuit against the Trump administration (via HHS) challenging the newly-published anti-trans health care rule.
Proud to be part of this fight to #StopTheRule!
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Proud to be part of this fight to #StopTheRule!
lambdalegal.org/blog/20200622_…
@LambdaLegal & @SteptoeLLP are representing:
➡️@whitmanwalker
➡️@TransLatina_C
➡️@LALGBTCenter
➡️@GLMA_LGBTHealth
➡️#BradburySullivan LGBT Center
➡️#AGLP LGBTQ Psychiatrists
➡️ 4 individual doctors!
We're fighting to #StopTheRule!
Complaint ↓↓↓
lambdalegal.org/in-court/legal…
➡️@whitmanwalker
➡️@TransLatina_C
➡️@LALGBTCenter
➡️@GLMA_LGBTHealth
➡️#BradburySullivan LGBT Center
➡️#AGLP LGBTQ Psychiatrists
➡️ 4 individual doctors!
We're fighting to #StopTheRule!
Complaint ↓↓↓
lambdalegal.org/in-court/legal…
.@HHSGov is supposed to PROTECT our health & wellbeing. This rule targets vulnerable communities who already experience alarming rates of discrimination in care.
It’s unacceptable. We won’t let it stand and we’re fighting back! #StopTheRule
It’s unacceptable. We won’t let it stand and we’re fighting back! #StopTheRule
#BREAKING: The Trump Administration just dropped final 1557 rule, moving to scrap comprehensive health care protections for LGBTQ people, disabled people, women, and other folks in need of reproductive health care.
Our lawyers are reviewing right now.
hhs.gov/about/news/202…
Our lawyers are reviewing right now.
hhs.gov/about/news/202…
In the middle of a global pandemic, with our nation in uproar over a systemic devaluing of Black lives, this administration chose to prioritize a rule change attempting to roll back anti-discrimination protections in health care.
Despicable doesn't begin to describe it.
Despicable doesn't begin to describe it.
Make no mistake: The 1557 rule change serves no other purpose than to target and discriminate against LGBTQ people and other vulnerable patients.
The cruelty is the point. #ProtectTransHealth
The cruelty is the point. #ProtectTransHealth
A few months ago, we asked you to defend survivors' rights and tell the Department of Education to keep their #HandsOffIX. Now we need you to #ProtectTransHealth
The Trump administration is trying to allow discrimination against Trans folks in healthcare–we need your help to stop this proposal and #ProtectTransHealth
You're already an expert on comment writing, so put those skills to work by submitting a comment against this discriminatory and violent proposal.📝
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THREAD: Buckle up, folks. We're here, livestreaming today's #SOTU, ready to set the record straight & stand up for trans people.
Before the speech kicks off: We expect the President to use this platform to spread lies & try to justify his attacks on marginalized groups. Want to know the *REAL* #SOTU? Check out our State of the Trans Union 2019: medium.com/transequalityn…
Tonight, we're honored & proud to say that @MaraKeisling is the guest of @RepDebHaaland, a great ally & friend to the transgender community:
