Daily newsletter 8/28

➡️ It’s a big week for RFK Jr.

Not only has the CDC’s now-former director Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned with a blistering letter, but the Department of Health and Human Services is ordering nearly every U.S. state to remove any mention of trans-inclusive sex education.

Meanwhile, an Alaskan podiatrist is leading the State Medical Board’s efforts to take away health care for transgender youth.

We’ve also got another disappointing update from Cracker Barrel, and the Air Force is honoring January 6 insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt.

Until tomorrow,

Christine Linnell
Social media manager, The Advocate

Health officials and experts praise CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis for standing up in blistering resignation

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One HHS official called him a "public health martial artist."

Trump administration moves to end trans-inclusive sex education across the U.S.

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The Department of Health and Human Services issued an ultimatum to 46 states.

Alaska’s medical board moves to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors

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Board members were dodgy when asked about their expertise on trans medical issues.

Cracker Barrel quietly removes LGBTQ+ Pride and DEI page from website

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Cracker Barrel's Pride page now redirects to its "Culture and Belonging" page, removing its LGBTQ+ Alliance and DEIB Team.

Air Force grants honors to insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt while denying trans troops’ retirement benefits

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“Hell of a precedent that’s being set here,” one person said.

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