Actress Cynthia Nixon, known for her role in Sex and the City, took to the streets of New York City on Monday to protest against recent changes at NYU-Langone Health regarding transgender care for minors.
Joining hundreds of demonstrators, Nixon raised her voice against the hospital’s decision to cancel crucial appointments for transgender children in the wake of President Trump’s controversial executive order limiting access to puberty blockers.
A Personal Fight
During the protest, Nixon shared her personal connection to the issue, making it clear that she wasn’t just there as a celebrity but as a mother and an advocate.
“Most importantly, I am here today as the mother of a proud trans man,” she told the crowd, which erupted in cheers.
Nixon went on to mention her sister’s children, her best friend’s child, and her son’s best friend—all of whom are proudly trans.
She spoke passionately about the importance of supporting transgender youth, noting, “My wife and I – our lives are filled with the most amazing, beautiful, brave trans people—young and old, but especially young.”
NYU-Langone’s Controversial Decision
Nixon’s words came after NYU-Langone Health, a hospital with a longstanding reputation for being trans-friendly, announced it would be canceling appointments for minors scheduled to receive puberty-blocking treatments.
This came shortly after President Trump signed an executive order limiting federal funding for transgender health care for minors, including sex-change surgeries and hormone therapies.
Nixon, who had firsthand experience with the hospital’s care, recalled how her son Samuel had received top surgery at NYU years earlier.
“His doctors were fantastic,” Nixon said, describing the surgery as life-changing for Samuel.
The actress expressed her dismay at how NYU’s decision could impact young trans people who had hoped to receive care there.
“It sickens me to my core,” she said.
The Fallout for Trans Youth
The protest reflected the growing concern among parents of trans children.
After the cancellation of appointments for two 12-year-olds scheduled to receive puberty-blocking implants, many parents were left in limbo, unsure of where to turn next for their children’s care.
According to The New York Times, one father was told by the doctor that the cancellation was a result of “the new administration,” and was advised to seek care elsewhere.
The emotional toll on these families was evident. Clark Wolff Hamel, executive director of PFLAG, expressed the grave consequences of denying transgender youth proper care.
“Children who do not receive that care have significantly higher rates of suicide, depression, and anxiety,” Hamel said.
A Growing Movement Against the Executive Order
The protest also served as a direct response to the executive order signed by President Trump, which bans federal funding for transgender care for minors.
This move has sparked legal battles, with New York and 22 other states filing a lawsuit against the federal government to prevent the withholding of funds.
A judge has temporarily blocked the implementation of the order.
In her speech, Nixon called for unity and action in the face of such policies, rallying the crowd with her defiant words: “There are a lot of people here, and we are mad as hell.”
She emphasized that New York, a state known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights, should not let these attacks on trans rights go unchecked.
A Rallying Cry for Change
The protest was just one of many across the country as trans rights advocates gear up to fight back against what they see as a dangerous assault on transgender youth.
Emma Lazarus, a Brooklyn resident, summed up the collective sentiment: “It’s going to come to people’s power on the streets.”
Nixon’s rallying cry is clear: This fight is far from over, and advocates will continue to push back against policies they believe threaten the well-being of transgender youth.
This article was published on TDPel Media. Thanks for reading!Share on Facebook «||» Share on Twitter «||» Share on Reddit «||» Share on LinkedIn