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Department of Health and Human Services

The United States Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), also known as the Health Department, is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government under the Secretary of Health and Human Services. It is the nation’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. It was formerly called the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW).

    • Anti-choice Congressman fired staffer after she requested maternity leave
      Politics

      Anti-choice Congressman fired staffer after she requested maternity leave

      The lawmaker then allegedly ordered his staff to write letters about how she was bad at her job to justify firing her.

      Tuesday, May 10, 2022
    • Florida tells parents to force their trans kids to dress as their sex assigned at birth
      News (USA)

      Florida tells parents to force their trans kids to dress as their sex assigned at birth

      Florida man and state Surgeon General Joseph Lapado said he knows how to care for trans kids better than the Department of Health and Human Services and the American Medical Association.

      Thursday, April 21, 2022
    • Jen Psaki smacked down rightwing “free crack pipe” misinformation while Lauren Boebert spread it
      Politics

      Jen Psaki smacked down rightwing “free crack pipe” misinformation while Lauren Boebert spread it

      “Nothing says ‘Democrat Priorities’ like… making crack pipes free,” Lauren Boebert tweeted. Jen Psaki had to explain that there is no free crack pipe program.

      Thursday, February 10, 2022
    • Christian adoption agency sues Biden admin to keep kids out of loving gay homes
      News (USA)

      Christian adoption agency sues Biden admin to keep kids out of loving gay homes

      A Tennessee children’s home says its religious freedom is more important than the best interests of the child.

      Friday, December 3, 2021
    • Dr. Rachel Levine makes history as first trans official confirmed by Senate. It’s about time.
      Politics

      Dr. Rachel Levine makes history as first trans official confirmed by Senate. It’s about time.

      After a bipartisan vote, Dr. Levine will be the assistant secretary of health at the Department of Health and Human Services despite opposition from the religious right.

      Wednesday, March 24, 2021
    • Rand Paul goes on unhinged transphobic rant at Dr. Rachel Levine’s confirmation hearing
      Politics

      Rand Paul goes on unhinged transphobic rant at Dr. Rachel Levine’s confirmation hearing

      “Genital mutilation,” Paul bellowed as he started questioning the first transgender person nominated to a Senate-confirmed position, Dr. Rachel Levine.

      Thursday, February 25, 2021
    • Joe Biden picks transgender woman for assistant health secretary
      Politics

      Joe Biden picks transgender woman for assistant health secretary

      Dr. Rachel Levine could be the first out transgender person appointed to a federal position and approved by the U.S. Senate.

      Tuesday, January 19, 2021
    • Trump administration allowed adoption agencies to reject LGBTQ parents right after MAGA riots
      Politics

      Trump administration allowed adoption agencies to reject LGBTQ parents right after MAGA riots

      The scorched earth tactics continue as the Trump administration torches every LGBTQ protection it can on its way out the door.

      Friday, January 8, 2021
    • Trump administration rule to allow transgender discrimination blocked by federal judge
      Politics

      Trump administration rule to allow transgender discrimination blocked by federal judge

      The judge said that the Trump administration rule was “threatening the health of LGBTQ individuals at large.”

      Thursday, September 3, 2020
    • Judge blocks Trump’s attempt to let doctors discriminate against transgender people
      News (USA)

      Judge blocks Trump’s attempt to let doctors discriminate against transgender people

      The Trump administration has repeatedly singled out transgender people for attack, but one of the most egregious has been blocked by a federal judge at the 11th hour.

      Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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