If Sen. Fillingane truly knew the legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer, he would know that she opposed all forms of reproductive coercion by the government—especially coercion that targeted her own community.
This decision is similar to the global "gag rule" that requires overseas organizations to agree to the Trump administration's anti-choice stance for funding.
For transgender and nonbinary people, a gender-affirming doctor—a patient-centered provider who is aware, sensitive, and educated on the needs of the transgender community—can be crucial to our survival.