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Artist. Though she is but little she is fierce. Always for the oppressed. Cat mom.
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10. Lastly, EITM is an award-winning media outlet covering LGBTQ+ issues every day. This piece was written by S. Baum at @transvestigations.bsky.social for EITM. You can subscribe to support our journalism at www.erininthemorning.com/subscribe.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
10. Lastly, EITM is an award-winning media outlet covering LGBTQ+ issues every day. This piece was written by S. Baum at @transvestigations.bsky.social for EITM. You can subscribe to support our journalism at www.erininthemorning.com/subscribe.
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8. A Fenway spokesperson would not comment on the record beyond their existing statement, but they did refer Erin in the Morning to a memo from the HRSA. That agency cites the debunked, anti-trans screed published by the Department of Health and Human Services in May/
Fact Check: Trump's HHS Review On Trans Care Filled With Pseudoscience, Pushes Conversion Therapy
The review, which was made possible by an executive order calling transgender healthcare "mutilation," reached its predetermined conclusion on its May 1st publication date.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
8. A Fenway spokesperson would not comment on the record beyond their existing statement, but they did refer Erin in the Morning to a memo from the HRSA. That agency cites the debunked, anti-trans screed published by the Department of Health and Human Services in May/
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7. “They have provided no actual changes in federal regulations that would require them to do so and are not being truthful about why they are ceasing care,” one legal expert said. “This is a fundamental betrayal to the core mission of Fenway and the patients they serve."
October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
7. “They have provided no actual changes in federal regulations that would require them to do so and are not being truthful about why they are ceasing care,” one legal expert said. “This is a fundamental betrayal to the core mission of Fenway and the patients they serve."
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6. Fenway is the latest domino to fall as trans-affirming clinics around the country enact restrictions, and states begin to take aim at adult care, too. Like Fenway, many clinics are citing federal or state guidelines. But there is no federal law banning gender-affirming care for trans people.
October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
6. Fenway is the latest domino to fall as trans-affirming clinics around the country enact restrictions, and states begin to take aim at adult care, too. Like Fenway, many clinics are citing federal or state guidelines. But there is no federal law banning gender-affirming care for trans people.
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5. Fenway could try to fight federal attacks on funding—other agencies and institutions who have sued over funding held hostage by Trump have secured legal victories, at least for now. Instead, Fenway chose to comply in advance, which is especially jarring given its largely lower-income clientele.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
5. Fenway could try to fight federal attacks on funding—other agencies and institutions who have sued over funding held hostage by Trump have secured legal victories, at least for now. Instead, Fenway chose to comply in advance, which is especially jarring given its largely lower-income clientele.
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4. In a public statement, Fenway said it would be “unable to provide medical gender-affirming care (hormones and puberty blockers) for patients under the age of 19” due to recent updates of “federal requirements.”
This is misleading, but here is their statement:
fenwayhealth.org/press/
This is misleading, but here is their statement:
fenwayhealth.org/press/
October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
4. In a public statement, Fenway said it would be “unable to provide medical gender-affirming care (hormones and puberty blockers) for patients under the age of 19” due to recent updates of “federal requirements.”
This is misleading, but here is their statement:
fenwayhealth.org/press/
This is misleading, but here is their statement:
fenwayhealth.org/press/
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3. Gretchen, a Massachusetts mother to a trans teen who has been receiving health care at Fenway, told Erin in the Morning she was shocked when they learned about the end of the program. She requested her full name be withheld due to privacy concerns about her family’s medical care.
October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
3. Gretchen, a Massachusetts mother to a trans teen who has been receiving health care at Fenway, told Erin in the Morning she was shocked when they learned about the end of the program. She requested her full name be withheld due to privacy concerns about her family’s medical care.
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2. This means even 18-year-olds—legal adults—will be impacted by the restrictions. Those under the cut-off will no longer be able to access these evidence-based best practices in care for transgender young people
October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
2. This means even 18-year-olds—legal adults—will be impacted by the restrictions. Those under the cut-off will no longer be able to access these evidence-based best practices in care for transgender young people
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9. This capitulation will be among the most stinging of any healthcare center in the United States. What happens when they next come for PReP, HIV care, reproductive care, and more?
A line must be drawn, and Fenway should have fought back like other clinics.
A line must be drawn, and Fenway should have fought back like other clinics.
October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
9. This capitulation will be among the most stinging of any healthcare center in the United States. What happens when they next come for PReP, HIV care, reproductive care, and more?
A line must be drawn, and Fenway should have fought back like other clinics.
A line must be drawn, and Fenway should have fought back like other clinics.
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1. In a major capitulation to Trump, Fenway Health, a center ostensibly dedicated to LGBTQ+ healthcare, has ended its trans care program under 19.
It could have fought for its patients. It chose instead to roll over.
Community members are devastated.
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It could have fought for its patients. It chose instead to roll over.
Community members are devastated.
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Fenway Health Restricts Treatment for Patients Under 19 In Capitulation To Trump
“This is a fundamental betrayal to the core mission of Fenway and the patients they serve.”
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October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
1. In a major capitulation to Trump, Fenway Health, a center ostensibly dedicated to LGBTQ+ healthcare, has ended its trans care program under 19.
It could have fought for its patients. It chose instead to roll over.
Community members are devastated.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
It could have fought for its patients. It chose instead to roll over.
Community members are devastated.
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Unofficial list of Dems opposing the NDAA passage here:
October 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Unofficial list of Dems opposing the NDAA passage here:
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If your dem is not on this list, they either voted for the bill or did not vote. I don't have the official roll call yet, this was just what people noted via voice.
October 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
If your dem is not on this list, they either voted for the bill or did not vote. I don't have the official roll call yet, this was just what people noted via voice.
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The Senate has just passed the military NDAA containing 2 anti-trans provisions: a surgery ban using federal funds (dependents too), and a sports ban on military academy spaces.
This will be the STARTING point for negotiations with the House, which has even worse provisions.
Only 20 Dems opposed.
This will be the STARTING point for negotiations with the House, which has even worse provisions.
Only 20 Dems opposed.
October 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The Senate has just passed the military NDAA containing 2 anti-trans provisions: a surgery ban using federal funds (dependents too), and a sports ban on military academy spaces.
This will be the STARTING point for negotiations with the House, which has even worse provisions.
Only 20 Dems opposed.
This will be the STARTING point for negotiations with the House, which has even worse provisions.
Only 20 Dems opposed.
