The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 93: Blue State Hospital Closures and the Launch of Q Minnesota
To start this week’s show, I dive into a heavy but necessary topic: the alarming trend of blue-state hospitals—including Mount Sinai in New York and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles—caving to political pressure and shutting down gender-affirming care clinics for trans youth. Later, I am joined by Andy Leen and Nel Galhouse, the founders of the brand-new media company Q Minnesota. We discuss their mission to fill the void left by the closure of Lavender Magazine, the challenges of launching a queer publication in 2026, and their plans to build a supportive, statewide LGBTQ+ platform. Finally, I wrap up the episode with some much-needed positive news bites, highlighting Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s fearless defense of trans rights, a shoutout to the new documentary The Light Workers, and a quick reminder to check out my newsletter, The Ripple.
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