Governor Newsom’s veto of SB 418 is a betrayal of California’s promise to lead on equity and justice. This decision leaves TGI Californians vulnerable to continued discrimination and barriers to essential, often life-saving care. Read our full statement: bit.ly/48r1XQ1

The U.S. Senate just voted to pass the big ugly bill being championed by Congressional Republicans. Call your representatives today! Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” rips away healthcare from millions of Americans, including LGBTQ+ older adults and people living with HIV. Call now: (202) 224-3121

🎉 VICTORY! California’s 2025 budget restores over $40 MILLION for LGBTQ+ health equity. This funding protects life-saving programs for LGBTQ+ individuals, communities of color, & underserved populations across the state. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3GmYnKZ

"Now is the time for @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to prove his allyship in supporting a budget that reflects funding for LGBTQ+ resources & community centers to improve our lives, not only thru this budget cycle but for years to come," said @calgbtqhealth.bsky.social 's Ariela Cuellar.

Use our tool linked below to contact your senator now. Urge them to vote NO on this bill. Tell your Senator today: Protect Our Healthcare! Protect Trans People! (4/4) action.transequality.org/a/stopmedica...

This week, we met with CA leaders to reject cuts to the Office of Health Equity—programs that are lifelines for LGBTQ+ communities. These cuts are attacks on our survival. CA must invest in equity, not abandon it. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4jraq7q 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #HealthEquity #CALeg

🚨BREAKING: The House passed a bill with devastating Medicaid cuts—Queer & Trans Californians are at risk. We call on ALL Senators to vote NO on any budget that strips gender-affirming care from TGI people. This is UNACCEPTABLE!

The CA LGBTQ HHS Network released a statement in response to @governor.ca.gov budget cuts to health programs for LGBTQ+ Californians. Read more: bit.ly/4jdewjx

The CA LGBTQ HHS Network released a statement in response to the budget cuts to health programs for LGBTQ+ Californians. Read more: bit.ly/4jdewjx

Proposed state & federal budget cuts are putting LGBTQ+ lives at risk. From mental health to gender-affirming care, vital services are on the line—and California LGBTQ+ health advocates are demanding action. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3GY2Bc3 #MayRevise #CAbudget

Visiting the ER for a broken leg could cost ~$21,328 if someone loses Medi-Cal and becomes uninsured. That’s almost 10 months of rent for a 2bdr apt in LA County. House Republican budget proposal would end #MediCal for millions & drive up the housing crisis. #FightForOurHealth

The new HHS report on gender dysphoria is misleading, politically motivated, and contradicts decades of research. Gender-affirming care is lifesaving, supported by major medical organizations, and regret rates are 1% or less. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3RH9aBV #ProtectTransYouth #LGBTQHealth

Our parent org, @healthaccess.bsky.social, has selected a new Executive Director - Amanda McAllister-Wallner! Amanda is the first official new leader for the organization in 23 years, and the first ever to have also served as Director of the CA LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services Network. 🌈

This Dolores Huerta day we are honored to have worked with this champion for immigrants and health care justice for many years! #Health4All #FightForOurHealth

Access to gender-affirming care saves lives—42% of trans adults have attempted suicide. CMS wants to strip this care from ACA marketplace plans. Tell CMS: Trans health care is essential! Submit your comment NOW! bit.ly/ProtectOurHe... #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #TransRightsAreHumanRights

You’ve heard a lot about what we’re doing to protect CA from harmful federal health policy, but that’s not all we do. Alongside @calgbtqhealth.bsky.social we’re still leading the charge on advancing state-level health policy to improve affordability, oversight, & access for ALL Californians.

Transgender rights are under attack – California must lead the fight. Write a letter to Gov. Newsom & demand that CA expand protections for TGI healthcare: bit.ly/3FXYBHZ Although two anti-trans bills were defeated this week — the fight is far from over. Read our statement: bit.ly/4jjyVUG

STATEMENT: Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to two Anti-Transgender Bills Defeated in Committee» eqca.org/ab-844-ab-89/

The Network was proud to join @eqca.bsky.social for LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day in Sacramento during #TransWeekofVisibility! 💜🏳️‍⚧️ We had the privilege of meeting with legislators and their staff to champion policies that will uplift and protect all LGBTQ+ Californians. #TheGlovesAreOff #LGBTQAdvocacyDay

The federal gov is threatening trans passport access! We need thousands of comments to stop this attack. Submit your comment now: transequality.org/news/freedom... #FreedomToFly #TransRights

The Health Consumer Alliance released An Advocate’s Guide to Access Gender-Affirming Care in CA! This guide helps advocates navigate CA's healthcare system & ensure everyone receives the care they deserve. Download: healthconsumer.org/lgbtqia-advo... #LGBTQHealth #GenderAffirmingCare #HealthEquity

Miss Major is still f*cking here—reminding us that Black trans women have always been at the forefront of our movements. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor & uplift Miss Major & all the Black trans leaders who have paved the way. We owe them our respect, protection, & unwavering support, always!

CHLA Pauses Gender-Affirming Care for New Patients—Here’s What You Need to Know Children’s Hospital LA (CHLA) is pausing gender-affirming care for new patients. They claim it's a “pause,” but let's be clear: a delay in care is a denial of care.

Call 866-426-2631 TODAY & demand congress to stop cuts to our health care that will strip health insurance from millions - making our costs skyrocket! This number connects you directly with your member of congress, via your zip code!

Our Director, Dannie Ceseña, is live on KPFA Radio discussing the impacts of Trump's assault on diversity for marginalized groups and their health care. Tune in: t.co/tKuZoXKQw3

Our Network Director, Dannie Ceseña, was quoted in this @calmatters.org article, highlighting the harsh reality that we are already starting to see providers deny gender-affirming care, even in California. 💔https://calmatters.org/health/2025/02/trump-executive-order-transgender-health/

This Black History Month, we honor Angela Davis' words: "Anyone who's interested in making change in the world also has to learn how to take care of herself, himself, theirselves." Her legacy reminds us that community care starts with self-care. #BlackHistoryMonth #AngelaDavis #CommunityCare

Mental health resources! @translifeline.bsky.social @trevorproject.bsky.social @lgbtnatlhelpctr.bsky.social

LGBTQ+ and health advocates strongly condemn Trump’s cruel Executive Order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth. If enacted, this extreme policy could harm tens of thousands of trans youth in CA alone. Read our full statement bit.ly/4ht3qXg #ProtectTransYouth #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Thank you for uplifting this problematic decision and helping us hold health officials accountable overall!

It's been frustrating and appalling that California health officials have decided to pull a Trumpian move of their own by canceling an LGBTQ youth contract, the editorial board writes. www.ebar.com/story.php?ch...

Still fighting for LGBTQ+ health equity—just from a better, less-problematic corner of the internet. 🏳️‍⚧️🌈✌️