Midterm elections have an incredible impact on our day-to-day life, but voter turnout for Midterms often lags behind Presidential elections. Even for voters who do vote in Midterm elections, much of the attention is focused on national races. It’s critical…
Breast/chest cancer is the most common diagnosed cancer in the U.S. with an expected 290,560 new cases in 2022. While there is limited data on overall rates of breast/chest cancer screenings, diagnosis, and health outcomes among LGBTQ+ individuals, a growing…
When it comes to advancing equitable and affordable healthcare for all, the idea of judges and court systems does not always immediately come to mind. However, the judicial system can have a profound impact on civil rights and access to…
Today, a U.S. District judge in Texas ruled that the ACA’s mandate requiring health insurance companies to cover PrEP violates the plaintiff’s religious rights. Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a vital tool in the fight against HIV. We cannot get…
Whose Seats? Your Seats! The Midterm Elections are coming up fast, on November 8, 2022! As we begin to prepare for the upcoming election, there are millions of Americans who face extra barriers to voting. There are many factors that…
All people should be able to take part in school sports without discrimination. Youth who participate in sports develop self-esteem, goal setting, and leadership skills. Sports opportunities also foster a greater sense of community, which is particularly beneficial to transgender…
We stand with the communities and loved ones mourning the tragic loss of three individuals in a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred outside the Jeffery Pub over the weekend. The Jeffery Pub is known as a safe space for LGBTQ+…
All people who need medical care should be able to see their doctor without worrying about being mistreated, bullied, or denied care—and you can take action now to help ensure that that happens! The Biden Administration recently released a proposed…
Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its new national monkeypox (MPV) vaccine strategy, a critical component of its broader public health response to the MPV outbreak. On May 18, the first case of MPV in the US was confirmed. As of…
Each May, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by fighting stigma around mental health and providing support for anyone needing mental health services. Statistically, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience some form of mental illness, while 1 in 6 youth aged 6-17 needs mental…
Happy Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month! As we celebrate APIDA Heritage Month, the categorization and label of “Asian American” itself brings up a lot of questions. What does “Asian American” really mean, and who do you think…
Recently, President Biden released his FY2023 budget proposal. While this budget will likely change over the next few months, it provides a useful guide for establishing what the administration’s policy priorities are. President Biden’s budget includes $127.3 billion for the…