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Governor Newsom has vetoed SB 418 – In response, the California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network Director, Dannie Ceseña, issued the following statement: “It is with profound disappointment that we acknowledge the Governor’s veto of SB 418. This decision is a significant setback, but it does not diminish the immense effort of everyone who…

By: Tania A. Ruedas Ortiz (she/they), We Breathe Communications Intern It was through the non-binary community that I began to understand myself more fully. Hearing others share their stories helped me embrace my identity and feel comfortable using she/they pronouns. That sense of belonging gave me the confidence to ask deeper questions—not just about myself,…

In June 1969, LGBTQ+ people, led by trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, fought back against police brutality at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. This act of resistance sparked a national movement for dignity, safety, and equality. Pride was never just a celebration; it was a protest demanding…

Cigarettes and vapes are being lit up across queer nightlife spaces – influencing queer culture, aesthetics, and connection. In this Spotlight On, OUT Against Big Tobacco LA dives into the complicated relationship between tobacco and queer joy, grief, and belonging. We are asking:  How can we honor the spaces that provide community support while protecting…

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its deeply disappointing ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The Court concluded that the law does not discriminate based on sex or transgender status and therefore does not require heightened judicial scrutiny. We know this is wrong, and we are…

We are devastated and outraged by the announcement that Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) will close its Center for Transyouth Health and Development and Gender-Affirming Care program effective July 22. In CHLA’s public statement claims the hospital had been “left with no viable path forward.” We ask: how is that possible in a state where laws…

Our strength comes from our unity and our care for one another Dear Community, In times of uncertainty and fear, we want you to know that you are not alone. The CA LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network stands firmly with our immigrant community members and we want to ensure you have our unwavering support.…

We Breathe: Fund LGBTQ+ Organizations  Since the Trump Administration released its horrific executive order calling for an end to LGBTQ+ research and contracts, many LGBTQ+-serving organizations have lost crucial funds to serve and support our most vulnerable communities. More than half of federal contacts that mention the words LGBTQ+ and transgender have been terminated since…

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network released the following statement from Director Dannie Ceseña in response to the House passing a reconciliation bill following late-night debate and an early morning vote: “A stark reality faces approximately 36,000 transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGI) Californians who depend on Medi-Cal: their access…

$31 Million Slashed from LGBTQ+ Health Programs in Governor’s Budget Threatens Critical Services Across the State SACRAMENTO, CA – A broad coalition of leading LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations including Equality California, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the California LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services Network, TransLatin@ Coalition, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, and more are calling on…