# Blue States Retreat on Trans Youth Health Care

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Podcast: [TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones](https://stenobird.com/podcast/translash-podcast-with-imara-jones-1306564)
Published: 2026-03-12T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/translash/episodes/blue-states-retreat-on-trans-youth-health-care
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## Resource

Since the start of 2026, a string of hospital networks in blue states that legally mandate gender affirming care for trans youth have abruptly ended these programs, leaving thousands of kids and their families in the lurch. What’s worse, more proposed rules from the Department of Health & Human Services could spell the end of gender-affirming care for all trans people, including adults. This week, Imara speaks with Jennifer Levi, Senior Director of Transgender and Queer Rights at GLAD Law about the legal implications. Then, Imara is joined by  Kei Williams, Executive Director of New Pride Agenda in New York, to share how activists can push back and resist these new restrictions. This week’s Trans Joy features Cal Hansen, a trans masc parent and community organizer based in South Minneapolis. They are an EMT and practitioner of Eastern Medicine whose work centers direct action, mutual aid, and accessible community care. Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org  Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok , Instagram , Threads , Bluesky , and Facebook . Follow Imara Jones on Instagram ( @Imara_jones_ ), Threads (@ imara_jones_ ), Bluesky (@ imarajones.bsky.social ), X ( @ImaraJones ) Check out our guests on social media:  Instagram: @NEWPrideAgenda Facebook: @NEWPrideAgenda @gladlaw  on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, LinkedIn, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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