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Erin Reed
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Independent LGBTQ+ journalist, mom, D&D DM. Tips: http://ko-fi.com/erininthemorn // Booking: http://erinreedwrites.com // Venmo erin888

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A new federal rule would ban gender affirming care at virtually every hospital system in the country.

Now, an organization says they've prepared, have private clinics and financial aid ready for families that need them.

Meet one group fighting back, the TYEP.

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Trans Youth Emergency Project Offers Families Guidance To Help Keep Getting Care After New Trump Anti-Trans Rule
The organization tells EITM that they are prepared to scale up for further shutdown of care, and can offer most families places to continue getting care.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today, AG Letitia James of New York responded to the Trump administration's new rule attempting to ban trans youth care in hospitals nationwide.

"I will not let the administration come for you."

Read the latest from our writer, S. Baum here.

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“I will not let this administration come for you”: NY AG Letitia James Vows to Protect Trans Kids
“Your healthcare is still legal and protected, and your doctors cannot cut off your access to gender affirming care based on the administration's reckless proposal.”
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December 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A second national anti-trans healthcare bill has passed the US House, a medicaid ban for trans youth. 4 Democrats crossed party lines to vote for it. Henry Cueller (TX), Vincente Gonzalez (TX), Don Davis (NC), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA). It is not expected to get through the Senate filibuster.
December 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
For readers who are about to lose care, I have been told that the Trans Youth Emergency Project is helping the families of trans youth contingency plan to access that care.

www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
December 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
1. The federal government has just attempted to enact a national trans youth care ban.

A new HHS rule would shutter most gender-affirming care for trans youth nationwide.

It violates multiple laws and the constitution, and will likely go into effect in a few months.

Our latest story here:
Nationwide Trans Youth Care Ban Imminent As Trump Admin Announces "Nuclear Option" Federal Rule
The new federal rule formalizes previous threats to hospitals to pull Medicaid funding, and represents a significant legal stretch by this administration.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
While we were busy with the US Congress, major international news on trans healthcare.

A New Zealand court announced an injunction on the far-right trans health care ban there.

The court says that the biggest danger is posed by banning care.

Big story for us from @transvestigations.bsky.social
Victory in New Zealand, For Now—Injunction Brings Puberty Blocker Ban to a Screeching Halt
The High Court asserted that, contrary to wild speculation by anti-trans establishments, puberty blockers are largely safe and reversible.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Shockingly, this bill would have failed were it not for the 3 Democrat defections.
Just now, a national trans healthcare felony ban for youth has passed the US House, with 10 year prison terms.

3 Dems crossed party lines to vote to jail providers.

4 GOP crossed party lines to vote against.

It is not expected to pass the Senate, where Dems hold filibuster power.

Story to come.
December 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
4 Republicans voting against is significant. There's leverage there. Somewhere. There's concern that this isn't a winning move in swing districts. Echoes of the Virginia election.
Just now, a national trans healthcare felony ban for youth has passed the US House, with 10 year prison terms.

3 Dems crossed party lines to vote to jail providers.

4 GOP crossed party lines to vote against.

It is not expected to pass the Senate, where Dems hold filibuster power.

Story to come.
December 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Just now, a national trans healthcare felony ban for youth has passed the US House, with 10 year prison terms.

3 Dems crossed party lines to vote to jail providers.

4 GOP crossed party lines to vote against.

It is not expected to pass the Senate, where Dems hold filibuster power.

Story to come.
December 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
1. Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride railed agianst GOP attacks on transgender people and incoming bills today, joined by Reps. Ocasio-Cortez and Johnson.

"They are obsessed with transgender people."

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“They Are Obsessed With Trans People:” Rep. Sarah McBride Rails Against GOP’s Upcoming Anti-Trans Votes
Rep. McBride joined Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Johnson in a speech against a felony national trans youth healthcare ban expected to be heard in Congress today.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
1. Earlier this year, Yale and CCMC capitulated to the Trump administration and ended care for trans youth.

Now, 10 families are suing them for violating state law.

Hospitals cannot be made to believe throwing trans people under the bus is risk free.

Our latest story.
Families Bring Legal Challenge Against Yale, CCMC For Capitulating To Trump On Trans Youth Care
Yale New Haven Health and Connecticut Children's Medical Center abruptly ended care for transgender people earlier this year.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It's going to be a very busy day for anti-trans legislation...

Got several stories I'm working on.
December 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Trump has ordered a naval blockade of Venezuela, which is an act of war.

Literally will go to war to protect pedophiles.
December 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The far right heuristic is "everything bad is done by a trans person."
There's no evidence that Rob and Michele Reiner's son Nick is undergoing a gender transition, despite claims circulating on social media. Here's how the baseless rumor spread. 👇
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Unraveling baseless rumor Rob and Michele Reiner's son Nick is transgender
Nick Reiner, who is suspected in the deaths of his parents, was arrested on a murder charge, Los Angeles police said.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
You ban gender affirming care, people will just get it from an online source.

It's the same policy result as the failed war on drugs.
Hannah Barnes wearing a hot dog suit "we're all trying to find the person that did this."
December 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Reposted by Erin Reed
It's always the most obsessed anti trans people who get caught with CSAM.
1. In Alaska, the right wing govt handpicked doctors to the Medical Board to ban trans youth care.

A month after after, one anti-trans doctor was arrested for child porn.

The day after he was bailed out, his home burned down, with reports suggesting he was found deceased.

Our latest wild story.
Anti-Trans Alaskan State Medical Board Doctor Charged With CSAM, Home Goes Up In Flames
Last week Dr. Ryan McDonough was arrested on ten counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. Over the weekend, his family home went up in flames.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
1. In Alaska, the right wing govt handpicked doctors to the Medical Board to ban trans youth care.

A month after after, one anti-trans doctor was arrested for child porn.

The day after he was bailed out, his home burned down, with reports suggesting he was found deceased.

Our latest wild story.
Anti-Trans Alaskan State Medical Board Doctor Charged With CSAM, Home Goes Up In Flames
Last week Dr. Ryan McDonough was arrested on ten counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. Over the weekend, his family home went up in flames.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
1. Another anti-trans bill has now been added to the congressional calendar this week.

Following MTG's total felony trans youth care ban, Dan Crenshaw's Medicaid trans youth ban will be heard.

Though it is unlikely to get through the Senate, it will be a major posturing vote for congressmembers.
Dan Crenshaw's Trans Youth Medicaid Ban Added To This Week's Congressional Calendar
The bill from Republican Dan Crenshaw was announced to come on the same day as Marjorie Taylor Greene's felony trans youth healthcare ban.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Anniversary day for @zoandbehold.bsky.social and I, and we decided to start the day off with a couples massage.

She got a relaxing, soft massage.

I got a lady crawling onto the table using gravity to floss my nerves with the backs of her elbows and can barely move after.

ow.
December 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
1. A new Florida bill would make it illegal for State, County, and Local employers and special districts from firing transphobes.

It would apply to airports, hospitals, even parts of Disneyworld.

It also establishes a private business "don't say gay" policy.

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New Florida Bill Would Make It Illegal To Fire Transphobes
The bill applies to state and local employers as well as contractors. The bill also establishes a "Don't Say Gay" policy that applies to private businesses that contract with the state.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
God after the bangers of Outer Wilds and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 I don’t know what to play next!
Just finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with @zoandbehold.bsky.social and I have to say, one of the best games I've ever played, but we have really been stuck in thought at the endings. I loved the game, and it deserves all its accolades.

But god the endings.

(Spoiler warnings for replies obv)
December 12, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Just finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with @zoandbehold.bsky.social and I have to say, one of the best games I've ever played, but we have really been stuck in thought at the endings. I loved the game, and it deserves all its accolades.

But god the endings.

(Spoiler warnings for replies obv)
December 12, 2025 at 5:53 AM
A little bit of Thursday night D&D with @zoandbehold.bsky.social DMing for our son and his friend and his friend’s family.

Love it when she breaks out the dwarves forge map.
December 12, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Alberta Lawmakers have invoked the nonwithstanding clause to stop trans youth from accessing care.

In doing so, they blocked a provision that grants trans youth the "right to life," which was used to overturn their ban.

The latest from S. Baum.

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Alberta Lawmakers Pass Law to Restrict Trans Youths’ “Right to Life”—For Now
Using an emergency measure that won’t expire until 2030, the Alberta legislature gutted avenues of legal opposition to its anti-trans laws.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
1. In exchange for her NDAA vote, MTG has announced that her national felony trans youth care ban will go to the floor December 17th.

It is not expected to pass into law due to the U.S. Senate.

Still, it will be a terrible historic moment for anti-trans bills.

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What To Know About Marjorie Taylor Greene's Felony National Trans Youth Care Ban, Which Will Receive A House Vote
Though the bill stands little chance of becoming law, it will be a major messaging vote for congresspeople on both sides of the aisle.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM