Hi. In case it's been a little too abstract and angry: today transgender Americans lost the right for *any* medical coverage.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
As in right now, receiving any medical care is a privilege for me. Flu shots. Broken wrist. Cholesterol checkup.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
With the DOJ not fighting for Section 1557, it means that the law is on the books but basically unenforceable.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
What DOJ/HHS is doing is disgraceful but statute & reg are both still enforceable in private litigation. ACLU et al will continue to enforce
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Replying to @JoshABlock @JoshACLU
I'm not gonna lie that I don't have a lot of hope that the practicalities are served by private litigation.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski @JoshACLU
The on-the-ground reality is that the overwhelming majority of us don't have the time, energy, or access to file suit.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
I agree 100%. These regs are critical and private litigation is no substitute. But I also want cmty to know this discrim is still illegal.
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I'll amplify that message, but the definition of the term has little resonance in the community.
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