Supreme Court stays lower court’s block on Trump transgender prison policy
In a rare win for transgender rights advocates October 21, the Supreme Court blocked an emergency request by the Trump administration to pause a lower court’s order prohibiting the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) from enacting its revised transgender healthcare policy. The policy had been adopted by the BOP in February of this year and…
By the numbers: Who gets breast cancer?
Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings a familiar wave of pink ribbons, fundraising campaigns and reminders to schedule mammograms. But behind the familiar messaging is a disease that’s more complicated than the public conversation often suggests. Breast cancer is commonly framed as a women’s health issue. But while cisgender women account for the overwhelming…
The battle for your health and wellness
Amid a sea of economic, political and cultural uncertainty impacting our country resulting from mismanagement and manipulation by the current federal administration, the American healthcare system is on the verge of implosion. As of September 2026, nearly 20 million Americans are covered by the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid Expansion plan. Let’s begin our exploration into…
When hope feels out of reach
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the circumstances that can contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. For LGBTQ+ people in particular, challenges such as depression, isolation, hopelessness, discrimination and lack of support can be further compounded by the communities and environments in which they live. The problem and its…
PowerHouse Charlotte to close at end of September after 16 years of HIV support
After more than 16 years of providing free HIV and STD screenings, prevention services, community resources, and a safe and affirming space for young Black gay men, PowerHouse Charlotte will be closing as federal HIV prevention funding shifts away from directly funding community-based organizations. A program of Quality Comprehensive Health Center (QCHC) previously supported through…
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