Together 4 Trans Youth

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE RALLY March 7th, 1:00pm Allegheny Landing Register here TAKE BACK OUR SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND DEMOCRACY! MOMS clean airforce PGHS PROUD HAVEN a place to be home PROJECT POP INDIVISIBLE PITTSBURGH Teal colored irregular shape over a cream grid science background with an image of a bullhorn next to the words on the flyer

Visit us at Pittsburgh’s
Stand Up For Science Rally
March 7th at 1pm
Allegheny Landing

T4TY will be tabling with more resources and upcoming events

Take back our Science, Health, and Democracy!

MYTH vS FACT Gender- Affirming Care Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Demystifying Gender-Affirming Care MYTH: Kids are too young to know their gender identity and shouldn't be taken seriously. FACT: Supporting exploration helps kids develop healthy self-understanding, whatever their journey looks like. Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Understanding Gender-Affirming Care Early Awareness Children recognize gender as young as 18-24 months. Most kids label their own gender by age three, with understanding growing over time. Timing is Individual Some trans people know who they are young, while others realize it in their teens or adulthood. Coming out timing varies widely. Support Matters Fear, rejection, and stigma make coming out harder. Family love and support make a huge difference to trans people's health and wellbeing. Source:mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/children-and-gender-identity /art-20266811 Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

HELP FUND Heath Care for Trans Youth ! All major Pittsburgh providers stopped legal gender-affirming care for youth due to government threats. Families now travel and pay out-of-pocket for care. Donate to the Trans Youth Healing & Health Fund by TransYOUniting givebutter.com/UjONLs Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

T4TY Serving up the next edition of Facts vs Myths: Gender Affirming Care

Don’t forget to donate to the Trans Youth Healing and Health Fund byTransYOUniting to support youth who have to travel for care or pay out of pocket.
#trans#pittsburgh

Tomorrow 2/17 is the LAST DAY ACT NOW to Protect Trans Youth Heath Care! The federal government has proposed two rules that make it impossible for trans youth to get needed care. Submit a comment telling the government why this care matters! tinyurl.com/ytfbpa5c Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

This is our LAST CHANCE to share public comments on the proposed CMS rules. Some portals have closed leading up to the deadline. Use the link in the post if you still need to send in your comment. Let your voice be heard!

MYTH vs FACT Gender- Affirming Care Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Demystifying Gender-Affirming Care MYTH: Puberty blockers are unsafe or not evidence-based. FACT: Decades of research and every major medical association support puberty blockers as safe. Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Understanding Gender-Affirming Care Temporary & Reversible Puberty blockers are a medicine that can temporarily pause puberty and are FulLY REvERSIBLE. Proven & Safe Approved by the FDA to treat precocious puberty in 1993, they have FEW SIDE EFFECTS and are effective. Used By Everyone Thirty years later, they remain the preferred treatment for gender affirming care and used by everyone to treat hormone imbalances, hormone-sensitive cancers, infertility, gynecological disorders and are FAR FROM DANGEROUS or experimental. Sources: transhealthproject.org/resources/medical-organization-statements and healthline.com/health/are-puberty-blockers-reversible - Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

ACT NOW to Protect Trans Youth Heath Care! The federal government has proposed two rules that make it impossible for trans youth to get needed care. Submit a comment telling the government why this care matters! act.hrc.org/page/183931 Comments Only Accepted Until 2/17! Follow us. Insta: fogether4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Here’s another installment of Myth vs Facts, Gender Affirming Care Edition!

And don’t forget to submit your public comments in opposition to the proposed rules that will make it near impossible for trans youth to access GAC.

act.hrc.org/page/183931/...

#trans#pittsburgh

Shout out to our light projectionists at our UPMC, Have A Heart march.

Protesters outside UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh with Valentine’s themed signs asking UPMC to have a heart and reinstate gender affirming care

Protesters marching to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh with Valentine’s themed signs asking UPMC to have a heart and reinstate gender affirming care

Protesters outside UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh with Valentine’s themed signs asking UPMC to have a heart and reinstate gender affirming care

Light projection at UPMC Have a Heart protest, colorful background and text reads “Gender Affirming Care Saves Lives” projected on a UPMC Children’s Hospital building.

Thank you for everyone who joined us last evening for our UPMC, Have A Heart March and card writing event. Keep an out out for more events with Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY.

Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Join us TONIGHT as we demand UPMC reinstate gender affirming care. After the March, we will gather at a local venue for a card writing event. Bring your fabulous signs and show up for our trans kids!
#trans#pittsburgh

Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

TOMORROW! March with us to hold UPMC accountable to its families of trans kids! There will be a card writing event directly after the March at a local venue. Bring a sign, bring your voice. Lift up the trans community and show trans kids how we fight back!
#trans#pittsburgh

Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

We’re still fighting our healthcare institution here in Pittsburgh. Gender affirming care is suicide prevention. Thank you for not backing down

Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

We’re still fighting out healthcare institutions here in Pittsburgh

Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

We’re still out here fighting our healthcare system in Pittsburgh

Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

We’re still fighting for our trans kids’ healthcare here in Pittsburgh! Solidarity!

🖋️ “Support Federal Employee Access to Gender-Affirming Care Coverage” hit 10 signers!

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Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

We’re still fighting our healer institution here in Pittsburgh. We’re fighting for the lives our our kid!

New data shows surge in trans kids’ suicides following healthcare rollbacks | Good Law Project A freedom of information request by Good Law Project has found that deaths by suicide of trans young people under 18 surged following the withdrawal of gender-affirming healthcare

The number of trans youth suicides in the UK quadrupled in 2021 following significant restrictions in access to care. The NHS tried to cover this up with a fake report that tried to hide the truth.

goodlawproject.org/new-data-sho...

Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

We’re still fighting our healthcare system here in Pittsburgh

Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Show your love for our trans youth community! March with us and join us after for some community love. Let’s show UPMC we’re not going anywhere! Demand UPMC reinstate gender affirming care!
#trans#pittsburgh

UPMC remains silent on our demands to continue care for trans youth... UPME WHERE IS YOUR HEART? Febuary 10th 6.30 PM Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave to march to Children's Hospital

March with us and bring your Valentine’s vibe! Let us remind UPMC that our trans kids still exist and need care. Demand that UPMC reinstate gender affirming care now!
#trans#pittsburgh

Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty Pink, cream, and red flyer with hearts and heart balloons and people’s arms reaching for the balloons

UPMC, Where is your heart?
Join us Tuesday 2/10 at 6:30pm as we march to Children’s Hospital and demand accountability and reinstatement of gender affirming care for trans youth! Bring Valentine’s themed signs. We will host a card writing event held locally after the march.
#trans#pittsburgh

Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Together 4 Trans Youth T4TY UPMC Where is your heart? • UPMC still has not answered our questions about continuity of care for trans youth • March with us to Children's to hold UPMC accountable • Join us afterward for a card-writing activity February 10 6:30pm Meet at Allegheny Cemetery at Penn Ave. and Pearl St. to march to Children's Hospital Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

MYTH vS FACT Gender- Affirming Care Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty BE YOURS

Demystifying Gender-Affirming Care MYTH: Being trans is "socially contagious" and kids are identifying as trans to be "cool". FACT: Being trans is not new and it isn't something that can be "caught" Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Understanding Gender-Affirming Care Increased Acceptance In reality, we aren't seeing more trans people, were seeing MORE VISIBILITY. Since marriage equality passed, it's become naturally safer for young people to be open about who they are. Trans people have always existed, they're living more authentically now, without hiding. That's not a crisis. That's progress. Source: glaad.org/accelerating-acceptance-2025/ Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

ACT NOW to Protect Trans Youth Heath Care! The federal government has proposed two rules that make it impossible for trans youth to get needed care. Submit a comment telling the government why this care matters! act.hrc.org/page/183931/petition/1?locale=en-US Comments Only Accepted Until 2/17! Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Here’s our second installment of Myths vs Facts for Gender Affirming Care!
Submit your public comment in opposition to the proposed CMS rules that would make access to gender affirming care nearly impossible.
act.hrc.org/page/183931/petition/1?locale=en-US
Comments Only Accepted Until 2/17!

MYTH vs FACT Gender- Affirming Care Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Demystifying Gender-Affirming Care, MYTH: Hospitals are doing irreversible surgeries on trans kids and teens. FACT: No hospital or medical association in the U.S. recommends or performs such surgeries under 18 years of age, except in very rare cases. Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Understanding Gender-Affirming Care Age-Appropriate Support Before puberty, care is about support and mental health, not medical treatment. During puberty, some teens use fully reversible blockers that pause physical changes while they figure out what's right for them. Incorrect Labels Opponents of gender-affirming care incorrectly apply the term "child genital mutilation" to create public spectacle, sew division, and demonize trans youth, their families, and their care providers. Sources: glaad.org/medical-association-statements-supporting-trans-youth-healthcare-and-against-discriminatory publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/142/4/e20182162/37381/Ensuring-Comprehensive-Care-and-Support-for Protect Trans Youth Heath Care! The federal government has proposed two rules that make it impossible for trans youth to get needed care. Submit a comment telling the government why this care matters! act.hrc.org/page/183931/petition/1?locale=en-US Follow us! Insta: together4transyouth Bsky: t4-ty

Look out for our “Myth vs Fact” series regarding Gender Affirming Care.

Here is the first installment!

And don’t forget to submit your public comments in opposition to the proposed CMS rules that will make it near impossible for youth to access gender affirming care
#trans#pittsburgh

REJECT HHS SAVE TRANS YOUTH NOW JOIN ACT UP PGH IN STOPPING RFK FROM ENDING HEALTHCARE FOR TRANS YOUTH MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 11:00AM US DEPARTMENT OF HHS 200 INDEPENDENCE AVE, WASHINGTON DC

Protect trans kids from RFK Jr’s Health and Human Services (HHS)! Join us at the HHS building in DC on Monday January 26 at 11am.

Use this link to publicly comment in OPPOSITION to the proposed CMS rules and join us in DC to fight for trans kids!
tinyurl.com/rejecthhs

#trans#pittsburgh

Fight for trans healthcare! We have 60 days to make public comments! Your comment could be instrumental in helping LGBTQ+ orgs fight this in court. SHARE WIDELY!

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#trans

It’s discriminatory to end care for trans youth that cis youth still have access to

As a PA group, we greatly appreciated Admiral Rachel Levine’s leadership through the early stages of the pandemic and are horrified that she is dealing with this pathetic bigotry

HHS replaces name on transgender admiral’s official portrait with deadname in act of ‘pettiness and bigotry’ Biden’s Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine’s name was changed on a display that honors previous officeholders.

HHS replaces name on transgender admiral's official portrait with deadname in act of 'pettiness and bigotry'

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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

Never stop fighting for trans folks!

Women gamers boycott global esports tournament over trans ban Several teams of female gamers have dropped out of the Dead by Daylight Women's World Cup after trans women were banned.

Several teams of female gamers have dropped out of the Dead by Daylight Women's World Cup after trans women were banned.