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Will Democrats Let the GOP Gut Trans Health Care?


Published on 2024-12-10 06:21:10 - Rolling Stone
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  • Donald Trump and Republicans may try to ban funding to companies that perform trans health care. Some fear Democrats won't stop them.

The article from Rolling Stone discusses the political landscape surrounding transgender healthcare in the United States, focusing on the contrasting approaches of Democrats and Republicans. It highlights how Democrats, under President Joe Biden, have taken steps to protect and expand transgender healthcare rights, including reversing the transgender military ban and proposing regulations to protect gender-affirming care under the Affordable Care Act. Conversely, Republicans are depicted as pushing back against these protections, with actions like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signing bills that restrict transgender healthcare for minors and limit Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care. The piece also mentions the broader implications of these policies, including the potential for increased discrimination and the impact on transgender individuals' mental health and well-being. It underscores the ongoing cultural and political battle over transgender rights, with significant implications for healthcare access and civil liberties.

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[ https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-trans-health-care-republicans-democrats-1235198473/ ]