AMA REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE
The American Medical Association (AMA) has officially clarified its position on gender-affirming care, stating that recent media reports suggesting a policy shift were based on a “misinterpretation.” Some media outlets had previously reported that the AMA was pulling back support for minor-focused care following a statement on limited surgical evidence. In its April 2026 rebuttal, the AMA reaffirmed that its core policy remains unchanged: it continues to support gender-affirming care as medically necessary and evidence-based.
WISCONSIN GOV VETOES SLATE OF ANTI-TRANS BILLS
On Transgender Day of Visibility, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers fulfilled his pledge to the LGBTQ+ community by vetoing five anti-trans bills passed by the Republican-led legislature. The defeated package included a ban on gender-affirming healthcare for minors, a bill allowing lawsuits against medical providers, two bans on transgender athletes in K-12 and collegiate sports, and a “forced outing” mandate regarding student pronouns. In his veto message, Evers denounced the legislation as an attempt to “codify discrimination,” reaffirming that Wisconsin remains a “firewall” against the national surge of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.
NONPROFIT DEPLOYS “GOD MADE TRANS PEOPLE” BILLBOARDS AMID LEGAL BATTLE
Nonprofit Mayday Health has launched a massive four-week billboard campaign across Kansas to support transgender residents facing an “unprecedented” legislative crackdown. The campaign, which features the message “God Made Trans People,” is expected to reach 1.2 million drivers on major thoroughfares. By reclaiming religious language, the New York-based organization aims to combat isolation and bridge the gap between faith and identity. The billboards direct individuals to MaydayHealth.org, where they can access resources on navigating state bans, finding out-of-state care, and understanding their legal rights amid Kansas’ current restrictive political climate.
RECORD 163 LGBTQ+ CANDIDATES FILE FOR 2026 ELECTION CYCLE
The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund has released its latest census for the 2026 election cycle, confirming that at least 163 openly LGBTQ+ candidates have officially filed to run for office across the United States. This represents a historic high-water mark for representation, signaling a “rainbow wave” of candidates who are refusing to retreat in the face of a challenging national political climate. Candidates include Eddie Martinez, the current Vice Mayor of Huntington Park and Executive Director of the Mi Centro LGBTQ center.
FLORIDA RESTORES HIV DRUG FUNDING FOR 12,000 RESIDENTS
Florida lawmakers unanimously passed HB 697, providing $30.9 million in emergency bridge funding to restore the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) through June 2026. This bipartisan move reverses a Department of Health rule that had slashed income eligibility, threatening the healthcare of over 12,000 Floridians.
