"Obeying in Advance": Trans Rights Under Attack in Pittsburgh

Salem, an 18-year-old, faced a devastating blow when UPMC, one of the nation’s top health care companies, canceled their scheduled top surgery days before the procedure. Their decision was attributed to President Trump's executive order targeting gender-affirming care for those under 19, disregards Salem's legal adult status.

Despite years of dysphoria and previous suicide attempts, gender-affirming care, including hormone replacement therapy and a hysterectomy, dramatically improved Salem's mental health. Now, this essential care is denied.

UPMC cites compliance with a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services memo, linked to Trump's order, threatening funding withdrawal if gender-affirming care continues. This "obeying in advance" approach has sparked outrage across the region.

The situation highlights the life-saving nature of gender-affirming care, with studies showing its impact on reducing suicidality among trans individuals. Advocates are rallying, with TransYOUniting organizing a protest, emphasizing the fight for trans existence and healthcare access.

The community must stand against Trump’s cruel and discriminatory policies, reinforcing that trans lives matter.

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