Policy Updates

“Access to healthcare is a human right. While today’s reversal is welcomed, it makes it no less horrifying that the health and well-being of our community can be threatened or restored with a stroke of a pen.”

Center Commends Reversal of Anti-LGBTQ Healthcare Rule; Urges Resistance Against Discriminatory Policies at State Level Read more at bit.ly/hhsreversal

“Since the Center’s founding more than 50 years ago, we have been fighting back against this type of vitriol and violence. The

consequences of hate violence are deadly, and it is time that we put a stop to these

behaviors.”

Center Condemns Hate Crimes Against Read more at bit.ly/protectapi

AT A TIME WHEN ANTI- TRANSGENDER LEGISLATION IS SWEEPING ACROSS STATE HOUSES NATIONWIDE, TODAY’S CONFIRMATION SENDS A POWERFUL MESSAGE THAT OUR COMMUNITY WILL NOT BE DETERRED FROM SEEKING TO REPRESENT US IN THE HIGHEST POSITIONS ACROSS THIS COUNTRY.”

Center Congratulates Dr. Rachel Levine on Making History as First Openly Transgender Person Con Read more at bit.ly/drrachellevine

IT IS NOW OUR COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT THE VERDICT IS NOT THE END OF THE STORY AND WE ALL CONTINUE WORKING TO ERADICATE ALL FORMS OF SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION THAT ARE A DAILY EXPERIENCE FOR SO MANY PEOPLE OF COLOR, WOMEN, LGBTQ PEOPLE, IMMIGRANTS, AND OTHER MARGINALIZED AND BRUTALIZED COMMUNITIES.”

Center Responds to Guilty Verdict in the Killing of George Floyd “ The appalling consequences for LGBTQ youth have been dire, including emotional trauma, torture, and even death. Yet, L.A. County

goverment departments and elected officials responsible for their care and

protection, knowing this for many years, have

done nothing to change the

situation. ”

Los Angeles County’s Department of Child and Family Services Refuses to Serve LGBTQ Foster Youth Read more at bit.ly/callondcfs

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is the largest provider of programs and services to LGBT people in the world. With 11 locations across Los Angeles, the Center is supported by nearly 800 staff members and thousands of volunteers.

The Center’s compassionate, talented, inspiring, and fun-loving staff and volunteers are united in our mission to build a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

And we’re missing just one thing: You. Learn more about the opportunities waiting for you at lalgbtcenter.org/careers & lalgbtcenter.org/volunteer