The funding will go to clinics that provide trans youth care, and could help fight back against federal pressure.

Today, Mayor Mamdani announced $15 million to go directly to providers of gender-affirming care for transgender youth—the most concrete action his administration has taken since EITM began reporting on the gaps between his campaign promises and the trans young people who placed their hope in them. The announcement includes three initiatives: a direct care access fund for providers serving trans youth, a call and text line connecting families to care, and research funding. It also comes amid a sustained campaign by the Trump administration to shut down gender-affirming care for youth and some adults nationwide through funding threats and baseless criminal investigations of institutions providing that care—and once operationalized, could provide a significant lifeline for youth who need care in the city.

  • alapakala@quokk.auEnglish
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    7 days ago

    Then if you’re aware of the problem, why are miserably eating yourself over your inability to dethrone fascists?

    Mamdani isn’t our problem, capitalism is.
    Why use capitalist means to bandage a disarticulation?

    • Teratologique@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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      7 days ago

      You’re the one complaining that Mamdani isn’t doing enough just because his successor might do worse, when he has limited power and is still doing more than the president. Oops, Godwin’s law again, I can’t mention the president failing us just because he’s a neo-nazi, huh?

      I never said that Mamdani was our problem, you’re the one complaining about him not doing enough!

      • alapakala@quokk.auEnglish
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        6 days ago

        I am concerned this isn’t enough.

        Mamdani doesn’t need to be a part of the conversation whatsoever. 15M$ isn’t enough.

        • Teratologique@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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          6 days ago

          Of course it isn’t enough, it’s a START! Are baby steps not allowed?

          Mamdani isn’t part of it, but also you’re complaining about him not doing enough. Which is it?

            • Teratologique@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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              1 day ago

              Show the statistics on how many trans youth were helped, as proof that not just $15M is needed next time but even more than that? Did you prefer when Adams just took bribes and did nothing to benefit NYC?

              Sounds like you’ll never be happy unless Mamdani pulls a billion dollars out of his ass, while his competiton is doing fuck-all in comparison.