Students at the University of Washington pushed back this week after Turning Point USA planned to move forward with an event featuring controversial speaker Chloe Cole just days after a 19-year-old transgender student was fatally stabbed near campus housing. https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/05/13/turning-point-university-of-washington-trans-student/

Florida's exterminationist policies targeting transgender people (healthcare denial, hormone and surgery denial, forced "sex identical hormones", persecution of transgender prisoners, forced "detransition/desisting") must be stopped right now and all doctors and governors supporting TERFism must be jailed without bail: Urge the U​.​S. to address humanitarian violations in Florida (https://c.org/LcrCcddSrp

Trans people in UK dying by suicide at higher rates than any other demographic ("watchful waiting" kills): https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/04/28/uk-trans-suicide/ 

Researchers debunk myth that up to 90% of trans children ‘grow out of it’ - https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/04/29/trans-children-research-2026/

Stop forcing ovary and uterus retention in vulnerable women: https://c.org/2r7yTMdsCy

DeSantis needs to be forcefully removed alongside his cabinet permanently without bail. Florida is 21st century Nazi Germany. https://www.change.org/p/drop-the-charges-on-the-tampa-4-stop-desantis-attacks-on-diversity-rhea-law-step-down/actions

Ron DeSantis threatens to trap Florida in another death grip - immediately remove and jail DeSantis and his entire cabinet permanently without bail: DeSantis’ Florida “Dummymander” Might Backfire | Strategy Session w/ Rick Wilson - https://youtu.be/XlYluCc7L28?si=gE01pIfnjkO6KIbx

Who is behind the TERF and forced detransition movement? WCN Men Are the Problem | Unholy Ground w Andra Watkins & Sam Osterhout - https://www.youtube.com/live/AkAwiYkGcKc?si=YNii0ytikxMofS0q

How the extreme-rightwing was desensitized to transgender genocide and healthcare denial: Steven Crowder claims he invented Chappelle's trans routine - https://youtu.be/Kawd_AgmeH0?si=X6SUds2e4bRe0bjO

RFK Jr. TORCHED By Federal Judge- https://youtu.be/-oKPc_qWGns?si=ULUH5XaWYFYxiSsI

Ron DeSantis needs to be immediately and forcefully removed alongside his cabinet permanently: Elias warns DeSantis amid GOP pressure to redraw Florida map: Pass an illegal map, get sued - https://youtu.be/OEbQ9IFwSeE?si=r7uhdQUyZEw-frm

DeSantis doubles down on the erasure of transgender people despite massive backlash, claiming that LGBTI representation "erases white males": Ron DeSantis bans local governments from supporting Pride and DEI in Florida - https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/04/24/ron-desantis-florida-pride-dei-ban-2026/

Investigate TCCH for discrimination against autistic individuals: https://c.org/7RLnQ9nbTT

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I am a resident of Florida, a state that has become a ground zero for anti-transgender legislation under Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration. The recent surge of discriminatory policies has hit close to home, not only for me but for countless others who face increasing barriers to essential healthcare and acceptance. These laws, driven by false narratives and misinformation, are not mere political maneuvers—they have dire, tangible effects on our lives, fueling discrimination and hate.

At the national level, the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) department must be a beacon of equality and care for all Americans. However, with individuals like RFK Jr. spreading false claims about transgender healthcare, the HHS is failing millions of transgender Americans. The misrepresentation of transgender hormones and surgeries has led to a widespread denial of healthcare services and restrictive age limitations. This is not just an issue of policy; it is a public health crisis.

Statistics and medical experts from reputable sources like the American Medical Association and World Professional Association for Transgender Health have repeatedly shown the importance of providing affirming care to transgender individuals. Denying such care leads to increased risks of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and even suicide. The healthcare disparities faced by the transgender community are alarming and unacceptable in a nation that prides itself on equal rights and freedoms.

Our goal is to demand the removal of anti-transgender members and legislation from the HHS to ensure that all Americans, regardless of gender identity, receive the healthcare they desperately need and deserve. It’s time to listen to medical experts and prioritize the well-being of our communities over misinformation and prejudice.

By signing this petition, you are supporting the fight against discrimination and advocating for a health system that respects and accommodates every individual. Join us in holding the HHS accountable and pushing for policies that reflect the values of inclusion, protection, and medical integrity. Your signature is a step towards a compassionate and equitable future for all Americans.