As we recognize all of our wonderful volunteers this week, we sat down to speak the volunteer that has the most logged hours working with Howard Brown: Bruce P. Bruce has been volunteering with us since the mid-90s and has…
As we recognize all of our wonderful volunteers this week, we sat down to speak with three of our most active volunteers: Jerry, Lex, and Potter. Check out our conversations with them below! If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer…
Dear Friends, I am elated to celebrate our volunteers for this year’s Global Volunteer Month and Volunteer Appreciation Week (Celebrated Annually in April). As an organization founded by 4 volunteers, we are grateful for everyone who continues to support our…
Transgender Day of Visibility takes place each year on March 31st to celebrate transgender and non-binary (TNB) people and to take action against discrimination and transphobia. This year, it is more important than ever to use your voice and stand…
Recently Tennessee enacted the nation’s first “Drag Ban,” prohibiting all drag performances in public or in the presence of minors. Anyone who violates the drag ban could face misdemeanor charges punishable by a fine of $2,500 and/or up to a…
In July 2021, the Chicago City Council passed the Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ECPS) ordinance, which created a new model for police oversight, accountability, and public safety. The ECPS ordinance created District Councils to be comprised of several dozen…
Chicago is having a municipal election on February 28th! This is our opportunity to elect officials who will be responsible for making laws and regulations that affect the safety and health of all Chicagoans. Participating in municipal elections can have…
This legislative session, Howard Brown Health and a group of advocates and providers are supporting a legislation (SB 2427/HB 2280) that would establish cultural competency requirements as part of continuing medical education (CME) for healthcare providers. There is a strong…
Recently, Illinois concluded its lame duck legislative session and several crucial health equity bills supported by Howard Brown Health passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly! Assault weapons ban: Protect Illinois Communities Act (HB 5471) With the increasing number…
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Recently, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act! The legislation now moves back to the House of Representatives for approval, then onto the President’s desk. The Respect for Marriage Act passed the Senate with strong bipartisan…
My name is Becs, and I am a policy associate at Howard Brown Health. I identify as trans-masculine and use they/them (and sometimes he/him) pronouns. I recently took the 2022 US Trans Survey (USTS), and wanted to share about why…