"As a mom when my child is sick, my question is how do we get them to the doctor? It's not, did we meet work requirements, did we fill out our application forms, are we exempt, where's the right paperwork." —Our Christine Smith on the impacts of federal work requirements for Californians

Providers & families of trans youth: Join us on 10/1 at 6 PM for “Healthcare Protections and Access: What CA Families of Transgender Youth Need to Know.” Hear from experts at Trans Family Support Services, the Network, and Bet Tzedek Legal Services.  Register here: tinyurl.com/CareProtections

Today, Health Access and the CA LGBTQ HHS Network are responding to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) decision to end federal funding for gender-affirming care for TGI youth. Read the full statement to learn more at https://bit.ly/4wrWktc

We’re proud to celebrate our Network Director, Dannie Cesena, and Dr. Toni Newman, recipients of the 2026 #TransgenderHistoryMonth Trailblazer Award! 🏳️‍⚧️ Together, Dannie and Dr. Newman are helping shape a future where TGI Californians can thrive.

Governor Newsom has included a historic $26 million investment to help protect access to gender-affirming care in the final 2026–27 California State Budget. Read our joint coalition statement: https://bit.ly/444wcZC

Earlier this week, we proudly hosted the first-ever TGI Youth Advocacy Day in Sacramento! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 Thank you to everyone who made this empowering event possible! Read our full press release here: https://bit.ly/4oQtiB5

We are proud to co-sponsor the Gender-Affirming Care Budget Ask. We’re calling on state leaders to invest $26M to protect transgender health care in California. Transgender youth deserve stability. Families deserve certainty. #HeathcareForAllMeansAll

Health care should be protected — not cut. Californians need affordable coverage, not more barriers to care. Send a letter urging Assembly leaders to reject harmful health care cuts in the state budget. ✊ secure.everyaction.com/nn9YBhnpCEqF...

Take action and tell lawmakers: Oppose cuts; prioritize health care!

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We’ve joined a coalition of LGBTQ+, health care, & civil rights organizations urging California to approve a $26 million budget request to protect continued access to care. Join our community webinar to hear the latest updates on this critical budget proposal. RSVP: www.mobilize.us/equalitycali...

TODAY: May #CAbudget Revision proposed by @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social continues to target immigrants, low-income families, older adults, and disabled people even as he touts a rosier budget outlook. The #Health4All coalition calls on #CAleg to REJECT these cuts: bit.ly/4uJ96CX

Governor Newsom Touts Rosy Budget While Immigrants, Low-Income Families, Older Adults, and People with Disabilities Are Left Wondering Why They Continue to Face Cuts to Their Care

Immigrant and health advocates call on Legislature to reject these cuts that would deepen health inequities and pull back on many of Health4All commitments amid growing federal threats

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Join us on June 6 from 11am–3pm at the San Fernando Valley LGBTQ Center for Pride N’ Energize – a community-centered event focuses on connection, wellness, and reimagining what prevention can look like in LGBTQ+ spaces. For more information and to register, visit: bit.ly/OABTpride26

The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development is officially accepting public comments on the Trump admin’s proposal to repeal the Equal Access Rule! The rule helps prevent housing discrimination against LGBTQI+ people. Submit a comment urging HUD to preserve the rule here: https://bit.ly/4fjBtDe

Join us for a panel webinar exploring the current realities facing Trans, Gender-Diverse, and Intersex immigrants—and why immigration is a critical health justice issue. 🗓 June 1, 2026 
 ⏰ 1:30 - 3:00 pm 
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🚨TOMA ACCIÓN HOY🚨 El CDC está proponiendo crear nuevos códigos diagnósticos médicos que pueden limitar la atención médica de afirmación de género y las prácticas inclusivas en medicina. Toma acción hoy y envíe un comentario público antes del 17 de abril. Para más información, visite: bit.ly/41UQIL2

🚨 TAKE ACTION NOW 🚨 The CDC is proposing new ICD-10-CM medical codes that could limit access to gender-affirming care & undermine inclusive medical practices. Take action today & submit a public comment by April 17. For more info & guidance on drafting your public comment, visit: bit.ly/41UQIL2

On this Transgender Day of Visibility, we want to say, thank you for existing. Whether you’re trans-masc, trans-femme, trans nonbinary, or intersex—we recognize you, & appreciate you for honoring and nurturing your authentic self. Thank you for existing. The world is better because you are in it.

Our research finds that LGBTQ youth in correctional facilities face a greater risk of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and self-harm compared to their non-LGBTQ peers. Read the full report at bit.ly/SGMyouthcustody

El presupuesto de enero de @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social continua a dañar a la comunidad inmigrante y llevarlos más lejos de nuestras metas de #Health4All. Digale a su legislador que estos recortes no solo son números, son daños reales. secure.everyaction.com/Y8g31KvugUe2...

Dígale a los legisladores: ¡todos cubiertos, que nadie se quede fuera!

Su historia puede hacer una diferencia. Legisladores necesitan saber que estos recortes no solo se tratan de números, son daños reales para la comunidad.

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The @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social’s January #CAbudget continues to harm immigrants in our communities and takes us further from our #Health4All goals. Tell your Legislator - these cuts aren’t just numbers, they are real harm for real people. secure.everyaction.com/QREQvJfxZUio...

Tell lawmakers: Everyone covered, no one left out!

Your story can make a difference. Legislators need to know that proposed cuts to Health4All in Gov. Newsom's January Budget aren’t just numbers, they are real harm for real people.

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So it happened. We have officially withdrawn a paper accepted for publication in a scientific journal because of editorial requests to remove language deemed out of compliance with executive orders.

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A world without trans, gender-diverse, and intersex people has never existed—and never will. No policy, no administration, no piece of “legal” paper can erase who you are. Your existence is real. Your identity is valid.

🎤✨ Tig Notaro, Matteo Lane, Margaret Cho - March 4, 2026 - Los Angeles! Celebrate queer joy and resistance benefiting Lambda Legal. All star line up includes Dina Martina, Roz Hernandez, Rachel Scanlon, Guy Branum, Solomon Georgio, and Dana Goldberg. Grab your tickets: lambdalegal.lgbt/suetix

We’re calling on state leaders to invest $26M to protect transgender health care in California. Transgender youth deserve stability. Families deserve certainty. Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/3OmejAY #HeathcareForAllMeansAll

In 2025, we asked LGBTQ+ Californians to participate in our Inclusive Words, Inclusive Care survey to share how SOGI data collection can be most affirming in healthcare settings. Join us for findings, discussion, and a panel with our LBTQ Advisory Committee. Register: http://bit.ly/LBTQweb26

ABOLISH ICE! We keep us safe. Call your senators now at (202) 224-3121 and demand NO more funding for ICE. Sample script: “I am a constituent calling to ask that you commit to voting NO on all funding for ICE.”

When health care gets more expensive, families are forced to choose between rent, food, & medical care. 💸 That’s what happens when federal leaders cut ACA affordability support. If rising @coveredca.bsky.social costs in 2026 are stretching you thin, tell us: secure.everyaction.com/SDZFaMRQjEG1...

Today we joined community leaders at a press conference responding to SCOTUS oral arguments on cases impacting trans youth in sports. Trans youth deserve safety, belonging, and the freedom to fully participate in public life. We’ll never stop fighting for the T in team 🏳️‍⚧️ Read: bit.ly/4bwHUB2

"Even if the proposed CMS rules were finalized, medical care for transgender youth would remain legal and protected in CA, and healthcare providers would continue to be bound by California’s nondiscrimination protections." Read and share: health-access.org/open-letter-...

The Trump Administration's relentless persecution of LGBTQ communities escalated again today, as Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) proposed new rules attacking access to medically necessary care for trans youth. Read our joint statement with @calgbtqhealth.bsky.social: bit.ly/3Y6CLI6