2/ The organization @outrightvermont has done excellent work in past years, supporting LGB youth/their families, and working to stop bullying. But their attention, like so many other legacy gay-rights orgs, has now turned to social and medical transition of kids.
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3/ In 1989, when
@outrightvermont formed, their advocacy focused on helping LGB people achieve acceptance for who they loved. No scalpels, drugs, or alliances w/gender doctors needed. Now, their website lists not a single program for lesbian or gay youth. All trans or "queer."pic.twitter.com/p3CRnh4PZC
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4/ Not a rhetorical question: How many young lesbians and gay men now turn to
@outrightvermont but see no program **specifically** aimed to help them come to terms with their discomfort about being gender atypical, that doesn't promote "transition" as the answer?Show this thread -
5/ Nearly every other US Medicaid program limits coverage of genital surgeries to over-18; yet Dr. Rachel Inker (co-drafter of the Vermont proposed rule) said: "The choice to have surgery is a personal one that should be explored in every age group.”https://vtdigger.org/2019/06/14/updated-medicaid-rule-may-allow-youth-21-receive-gender-affirming-surgery/ …
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6/ Although multiple news articles state the deadline for comments is July 17 (as well as an official who answered our email query), the Vermont government site says deadline is JULY 10, with a hearing to be held the same day. Submit comments here: https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/sendEmail.php …
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7/ For complete background, read our article about the matter here.https://4thwavenow.com/2019/06/29/vermont-set-to-join-handful-of-states-in-removing-srs-minimum-age-for-medicaid-recipients/ …
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I'm old enough to remember when gays in Iran were forced into having gender transition surgery with the promise of a better life. It's heartbreaking to hear how they feel "broken" post-surgery. How can a CHILD consent to life-altering surgery? https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-29832690 …
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