Today, reporter Casey Parks published a detailed article. washington post The book highlights the escalating legislative and administrative attacks on transgender people's health care access in states across the country. In some cases, the attacks have left people without necessary medical care for months.
“We are seeing a record number of proposals that have the potential to profoundly change the way transgender people live their lives,” Parks said.The Republican-controlled Congress is already More than 100 laws restricting LGBTQ+ rights have been enacted in the past few years., But it was the youth and schools that were most affected. now, Policymakers increasingly focus on adults”
The report raises concerns that access to necessary medicines, in many cases the medicines they have relied on for years, could be taken away from them by interfering with policy decisions by legislators and administration officials. It features heartbreaking stories from transgender people. It takes place between the patient and the healthcare provider.
“My life before testosterone wasn't happy. And now I'm finally able to live a fulfilling life. I've come this far and found a lot of happiness. The thought of unmigrating due to inaccessibility is the worst thing that could happen to me” – Charlie Adams, transgender Missouri resident whose access to medicines is threatened by pending legislation
“Life is not living.Just surviving at the moment” – Spike Poma, a transgender Florida resident, couldn't get a prescription for testosterone for seven months because of discriminatory laws.
“We are under attack in almost every aspect of our livesAnd each day brings a new escalation. ” – Logan Casey, Missouri Transgender Movement Advancement Project Senior Research Fellow
“We take an oath. I will not hesitate to treat anyone, regardless of their beliefs., which was also the case when I worked in the ER. It hurts that even if all my intentions are good, I never want to be denied care for someone who hates me. They're trying to make it legal for people to deny me accommodations.” – Charlie Adams
Meanwhile, anti-equality lawmakers and advocacy groups are increasingly willing to block needed health care for people of all ages.
“There is no such thing as gender-affirming care. You can't affirm what doesn't exist” – Republican Ohio Sen. Christina Rogner speaks on the Senate floor in January
“As for the end, Why would anyone allow this kind of behavior??If this is suspended for those under 18, why doesn't it also apply to those over 18? ” – Republican Michigan Rep. Josh Shriver in an online debate with other conservative lawmakers.
Read the full story in The Washington Post.
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