Cynthia Nixon delivered a powerful speech supporting her trans son and the community during a rally fighting for gender-affirming care.
Back in January, convicted felon and 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump, started his second term by issuing an array of executive orders – including one targeting trans youth.
The EO, issued on 28 January, called for restricting gender-affirming care to individuals aged 19 and younger. It also directed agencies to block federal funding for medical schools and hospitals that continue to give affirming health care to trans youth.
While the order isn’t legally binding, various medical centers have started to cease treatments for trans youth – sparking significant pushback from the LGBTQIA+ community, human rights organisations and trans allies.