HHS Proposes Restoring Trans Health Protections Stripped By Trump

[Carolyn Marie]

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/hhs-proposes-restoring-transgender-health-protections-stripped-trump-era-rule

 

This is great news, assuming it goes into effect soon.

 

Carolyn Marie

[Ivy]

7 hours ago, Carolyn Marie said:

assuming it goes into effect soon.

The thing is, of course, that the next administration can (and likely will) simply change it how ever they want.  

Discrimination seems the actual goal of one of the major political parties.

[Russ Fenrisson]

I hope everything goes well in reinstating such protections. When the Affordable Care Act was first passed and I was looking over the pre-existing health conditions that could affect your billing, I was shocked to see what was there. I hope nothing like that happens again.

[Ivy]

And then there is this…

 

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/07/florida-instructs-schools-ignore-federal-protections-transgender-kids/

 

Red states are openly defying the federal government.

 

"In a memo sent to school administrators on Thursday, Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said the new federal protections under Title IX “are not binding law, do not create any new legal obligations, and should not be treated as governing law."

 

“The DeSantis Administration repeatedly puts the political ambitions of the Governor over the wellbeing of Florida’s students and the result is a state that is increasingly more hostile toward and unsafe for young people. LGBTQ students exist. The federal government has recognized that they are protected from discrimination. Even as the Governor attempts to bolster his right-wing bona fides by hurtling our state toward full-tilt authoritarianism, school districts across Florida should remain committed to protecting all students.”

 

"Last month, he signaled that he is open to using Florida’s child protective service laws to terminate the parental rights of adults who take their kids to see drag shows, and his administration is trying to get a drag bar’s liquor license revoked for allowing children to attend a drag show."

 

These people get their rocks off on persecuting powerless minorities.

[Russ Fenrisson]

Ah, I've heard of this going on but I didn't think it was getting that bad. Thanks for posting, Jandi.

 

When I read or hear news about this, I feel so bad for the emerging youth. Policies like this will only bolster hatred that young people must have felt before the Title IX laws were passed. Policies like this will only create another generation of people who are hurt and angry at those who didn't suffer from the same legislation. I think such bans and prohibitions are being placed out of fear and ignorance. Taking kids to drag shows or drag reading story hours are still controversial but it shouldn't be constituted as child abuse. Obviously, the parents who choose to do this want to expose their kids to different walks of life so they'll be more tolerant towards people who may be different (or even similar) to themselves. As long as the shows and content are age-appropriate, there's really no harm. I don't agree with taking kids to bars because of the atmosphere, but there are other public spheres for age-appropriate drag entertainment if people wish for their children to see them.

 

That "Don't Say Gay" bill is way too reminiscent of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." It's only making kids be afraid of being themselves. Discussing LGBT topics in school shouldn't be bad as long as its age-appropriate. Heck, some of the people who helped make this country and contributed to our culture is LGBT. Knowing someone did something great who aligns with you really helps boost esteem.

 

I had to wait until college to find out people who made the history books and contributed to our finest literature was LGBT. A little bit really helps.

[Ivy]

2 hours ago, Russ Fenrisson said:

When I read or hear news about this, I feel so bad for the emerging youth.

I mean….   God forbid that any gay or trans kid find out that what they're feeling is actually a thing.   And that they're not the only ones.

[Russ Fenrisson]

@Jandi That's what I hope too: that they learn they're not alone and many before them have felt the same. I can only hope these kids will find strong friends that will help and foster courage in them.