Several justices seemed to support the families of trans youth on the question of whether to force Colorado Children's Hospital to discontinue capitulating to the Trump administration.
Having just relocated from Texas to Colorado, I am watching this case closely to see to what extent the state's antidiscrimination act will make a material difference in the outcome. In any event, it's amazing to be out of a fascist-run state, to a blue state with visibility.
I expect the Colorado Supreme Court to do the right thing and put the health and lives of trans youth ahead of the political games coming from Trump and RFK Jr.
Politicians have no business inserting themselves into private medical decisions—especially when it comes to vulnerable young people who need care, not culture war talking points.
This shouldn’t even be controversial: doctors, families, and patients—not politicians—should be making these decisions.
If the court gets this right, it should set a clear precedent and push other states to stop the damage and reopen access to essential care.
It’s time our hospitals stop bending over for trump and have the courage to say no - Our patients come first.
Fingers crossed. We've had enough bad news already this year to last a couple of decades; it'd be wonderful to chalk another tally-mark in the Win column.
Erin I am so appreciative and value all your commitments to keeping this group informed. There are so many states I no longer visit and I would be disappointed to have to add Colorado.
Having just relocated from Texas to Colorado, I am watching this case closely to see to what extent the state's antidiscrimination act will make a material difference in the outcome. In any event, it's amazing to be out of a fascist-run state, to a blue state with visibility.
"Colorado Supreme Court May Force Children's Hospital To Resume Trans Youth Care"
It would be awesome if they did, and it was precedent setting . . . and outside CO it won't be.
"several justices appeared skeptical of the hospital's rationale,"
There is non-existent rationality to the rationale, so. . .
Thank you for the reporting, Erin.
I expect the Colorado Supreme Court to do the right thing and put the health and lives of trans youth ahead of the political games coming from Trump and RFK Jr.
Politicians have no business inserting themselves into private medical decisions—especially when it comes to vulnerable young people who need care, not culture war talking points.
This shouldn’t even be controversial: doctors, families, and patients—not politicians—should be making these decisions.
If the court gets this right, it should set a clear precedent and push other states to stop the damage and reopen access to essential care.
It’s time our hospitals stop bending over for trump and have the courage to say no - Our patients come first.
Fingers crossed. We've had enough bad news already this year to last a couple of decades; it'd be wonderful to chalk another tally-mark in the Win column.
Thank you Erin, please keep us posted!
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Only doctors can dictate care. Politicians are not qualified nor do they have any right!
Erin I am so appreciative and value all your commitments to keeping this group informed. There are so many states I no longer visit and I would be disappointed to have to add Colorado.