Since mid-July, the trans community has gone without proper estrogen injections. We were abruptly told that after November 2016 there will no longer be injectable estrogen available until further notice. It is no secret that many transgender women are still getting medicated through underground hormones. Before 2015, insurances were not…
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SRLP Relaunches Updated ID and Name Change Guides!
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project stands in solidarity with everyone moving quickly to get a name change and update their state and federal identification documents before the pending presidential administration change. To aid in our community’s self-advocacy during these difficult times, SRLP has updated our NYC Name Change Guide and…
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Voices Raised Against All Forms of Violence in the NYC Jails!
In what plans to be a very revealing open hearing this Monday, November 14, the Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services will hear reports on the implementation of the Nuñez settlement in the City jails. The case Nuñez v. City of New York et. al., is a class action…
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SRLP Gets a Shout Out from Autostraddle as a Social Justice Org to Support with a Recurring Monthly Gift
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Fight to Win!
“We’ve all been knocked down. Just don’t stay down. Get back up and fight. And if you can’t get up, then tag someone to jump in and fight in your place. Never give up. Never say quit. Never say die!” - Miss Major Griffin-Gacy, on the 2016 Election Dear Beloved…
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SRLP Gets a Shout Out from Jezebel as a Social Justice Org to Support Post-Election
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SRLP Gets a Shout Out from Yahoo as a Social Justice Org to Support Post-Election
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Landmark Victory Achieved in Cruz v. Zucker
This week, transgender New Yorkers eligible for Medicaid received the life-affirming news that trans-specific health care coverage is required by law for individuals, regardless of their age. This victory extends from the case Cruz v. Zucker which the Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) filed in conjunction with our co-counsels, The…
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SRLP Staff Attorney Mik Kinead Appears on BRIC TV to Discuss a Victory in our Medicaid Case for Affirming Youth Healthcare
Last month, the New York State Health Department proposed a new rule extending Medicaid coverage, making all transgender care and services available to all qualified persons, regardless of age. This proposal comes amid a backdrop of legal battles and increased advocacy for transgender rights. Today, we look at a new…
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Celebrating New SRLP Workshops and Thought Leadership Around Reproductive Justice, Healthcare, and Housing
Part of SRLP’s legacy has been framing trans and gender justice language and strategy and organizing for our survival through our lense of abolition, transformation, and intersectional justice! Read more about new workshops from SRLP’s Movement Building Team and see photos from our recent presentation of these workshops and more…