Tim Walz signs executive order protecting "trans children's rights" to gender affirming care.

Tim Walz signed an executive order protecting the "rights of trans children" to receive gender-affirming care. He called protecting children's rights to permanently damage their genitals "empathy."

"You do not need your elected officials to give sermons, but you darn sure should expect them try and live one. And in Minnesota, we're gonna try and live that decency that kindness that inclusion. So as pens were raised in sign and brought fear…and hatred…and nothing positive. We're gonna put pen to paper today that say, this state will protect you."

"The order will direct state agencies to ensure people seeking gender-affirming care in Minnesota will not face legal repercussions. That includes out-of-state people seeking care — state agencies will not be allowed to cooperate with other states where gender-affirming care is criminalized.
The order also directs state agencies to refuse approval of health plans that do not cover gender-affirming care and to investigate any complaints about denial of gender-affirming care."

https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/walz-signs-executive-order-reaffirming-right-to-gender-affirming-care-in-minnesota/

H/T Pepe Lives Matter