LGBTQIA+ Rights & Healthcare

LGBTQIA+ people across Michigan and the U.S. are facing a coordinated wave of legislation aimed at restricting their rights, targeting their identities, and denying access to essential healthcare. From drag bans and anti-trans healthcare restrictions to rollbacks of civil protections under Title IX, these efforts are dangerous, discriminatory, and designed to silence and erase queer communities. Use this page to take action and defend LGBTQIA+ rights through targeted letters that demand dignity, safety, and equal treatment under the law.

• Oppose Rollbacks to Title IX and Protect LGBTQIA+ Students

  Published: June 1, 2025

  Issue: Efforts are underway to weaken Title IX protections for LGBTQIA+ students in schools and universities.
  What’s at Risk: Safe, inclusive learning environments and protection from harassment and discrimination.
  Action: Urge lawmakers to uphold Title IX and maintain clear protections for LGBTQIA+ students.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your Michigan State Representative and Michigan State Senator

• Reject Laws Targeting Drag and LGBTQ+ Expression

  Published: June 1, 2025

  Issue: Laws are being introduced that attempt to ban drag performances under the guise of “protecting children.”
  What’s at Risk: Freedom of expression and LGBTQIA+ cultural events, art, and community gatherings.
  Action: Demand your representatives vote against drag bans and similar anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your Michigan State Representative and Michigan State Senator

• Opposing the Ban on Medicaid Coverage for Gender-Affirming Care

  (Big Beautiful Billshit)

  Published: May 24. 2-25

  Issue: A federal budget proposal includes a ban on Medicaid funding for gender-affirming healthcare.
  What’s at Risk: Transgender Medicaid recipients could lose access to medically necessary treatment.
  Action: Urge Congress to remove this provision and protect trans healthcare access.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your U.S. Senators and U.S. House Representative

• Protect Transgender Rights and Access to Healthcare

  Published: April 26, 2025

  Issue: Transgender people are being targeted with laws that restrict their right to access gender-affirming care.
  What’s at Risk: Basic healthcare access, mental health support, and bodily autonomy for trans individuals.
  Action: Demand elected officials publicly support trans healthcare rights and oppose bans at all levels.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your Michigan State Representative, Michigan State Senator, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer

• Defend LGBTQ+ Rights and Marriage Equality

  Published: April 26, 2025

  Issue: There are growing efforts to reverse or undermine federal protections for same-sex marriage.
  What’s at Risk: LGBTQ+ families could lose legal recognition, rights, and access to benefits.
  Action: Call on Congress to protect marriage equality and pass legislation that enshrines these rights into law.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your U.S. Senators and U.S. House Representative

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Mail These Letters To: (Ferndale, MI)

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D – Junior Senator)
The Honorable Elissa Slotkin
825B Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D – Senior Senator)
The Honorable Gary Peters
724 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11)
The Honorable Haley Stevens
2411 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

State Representative Helena Scott (HD-8)
The Honorable Helena Scott
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514

State Senator Mallory McMorrow (SD-8)
The Honorable Mallory McMorrow
Michigan Senate
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536

Governor Gretchen Whitmer
The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, MI 48909

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