TransLatin@ Coalition
Coverage of TransLatin@ Coalition in the Nexus archive.
- LA County wants to build a network of LGBTQ+ ‘third spaces’
L.A. County supervisors voted to establish a network of LGBTQ+ 'third spaces' in locations like libraries, parks, and senior centers to combat social isolation among LGBTQ+ youth and older adults. The initiative, led by supervisors Hilda Solis and Janice Hahn, includes developing standards for accessible spaces and assessing existing community resources. The effort follows a national decline in LGBTQ+ gatherings and a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling restricting transgender athletes in school sports.
- California approves millions in funding for trans health care in state budget
California approved $26 million in one-time funding for transgender youth healthcare and $30 million for providers of reproductive and transition-related care in its 2026-27 budget. The funding aims to counter federal restrictions and support healthcare providers amid challenges like Medi-Cal cuts and threats from the Trump administration.