Friday, June 20 - Stand Up for Trans Kids' Healthcare TOMORROW / Oppose Marjorie Taylor Greene's Anti-Trans Bill / Tell the Senate Not to Cut Medicaid
Partner Action: Stand Up for Trans Kids' Healthcare TOMORROW
On the morning of Wednesday, June 18, the Supreme Court announced its devastating 6-3 decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti — a ruling that upholds bans on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth.
Though the case originated in Tennessee, its impact reaches far beyond state lines. Even here in a sanctuary state, we recognize that transgender youth across the country are being told they can no longer access the care they need and deserve. This decision is part of a broader, targeted attack on our communities by those in power.
In response, we are taking to the streets in solidarity with all transgender and gender-nonconforming youth — because no matter where you live, we want you to know: you are not alone. We stand with you.
👉 Join the protest TOMORROW at noon at Federal Plaza!
Action via Trans Up Front IL
Partner Action: Oppose Marjorie Taylor Greene's Anti-Trans Bill
The attacks on the freedom and dignity of trans people and their families continue to escalate, with politicians across the country passing laws that criminalize and ban access to the health care that serves as the foundation of our lives. The next stage of the fight for basic LGBTQ freedoms is here, and it affects everyone.
The House of Representatives will soon vote on legislation that threatens 10 years in federal prison for any provider of gender-affirming medical care to transgender people under 18. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is pushing this proposal to criminalize the healthcare that transgender people need.
While such a bill is beyond the pale, it won’t be the last. Any national ban on gender-affirming care would be devastating.
👉 You and your elected members of Congress are our last line of defense against this national threat.
Contact Senator Durbin at 312-353-4952 or at other numbers listed here
Contact Senator Duckworth at 312-886-3506 or at other numbers listed here
Script: Hello, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP]. I’m calling to demand that [REP/SEN NAME] oppose and vote NO on Marjorie Taylor Green's proposal to criminalize gender-affirming medical care (H.R. 3492). I also urge you not to remain silent in this moment. Use your voice to show support for the transgender community publicly. Most importantly, use your power to protect life-saving healthcare for trans youth and adults alike.
Action via ACLU
Partner Action: Tell the Senate Not to Cut Medicaid
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to make significant cuts to Medicaid. Now it goes to the Senate for a vote.
Your U.S. Senators need to hear from you to oppose these cuts.
The cuts to Medicaid would directly harm trans folks, immigrants, and people living with HIV, among other communities. Medicaid is an essential program that vulnerable communities, including LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV, rely on to access health care. For instance, over 7 million low-income older people age 65+ are enrolled in Medicaid, including at least 1.2 million LGBTQ+ older people, according to SAGE. Use this action link to tell your US Senator to reject cuts to Medicaid
👉 Tell the Senate Not to Cut Medicaid!
Action via Equality IL
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