Why it matters: If the bill passes in this form, it will be devastating for trans people who depend on Medicaid and other federally regulated forms of health care. LGBTQ+ people who depend on Medicaid, CHIP, and Medicare will also be affected by the broader budget cuts.
Why it matters: After running for vice president, Tim Walz is one of the best-known Democrats in the country. And he's taking a firm, pro-trans stance in this intra-party debate.
Why it matters: This heartwarming trend could spread to other Pride celebrations, helping LGBTQ+ people heal from trauma from their families of origin.
Why it matters: LGBTQ+ people often depend on IVF for family building, and the procedure has increasingly come under attack from the right due to the creation of fertilized embryos that often don't result in a pregnancy.