A little known fact about trans people is that transgender Americans are twice as likely to serve in the military.
This means many rely on VA healthcare for their medical needs. But politicization of trans healthcare has resulted in a lack of access to trans surgeries for vets.
The Transgender Americans Veterans Association is fighting to change that. Alyssa Steinsiek has more, for Assigned.
#trans #transgender #news #USmilitary
https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/transgender-veterans-association-sues-va-again
Evan Urquhart 🏳️⚧️ /
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2024-04-17 13:36:47
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