Rachel Levine, assistant secretary of health for the Biden administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), entertained transgender activists promoting heterosexual surgery during interviews and musical performances as part of the HHS Pride Month series. .
Ryan Cassata, a woman and self-identified transgender man, criticized state laws restricting heterosexual medical interventions, claiming young people who believe they are transgender are being bullied by lawmakers and their parents. bottom. The interview was the first episode of HHS’ YouTube series “Summer of Pride,” which featured Cassata’s song about laws restricting transgender activism and heterosexual proceedings. (Related article: ‘We Claim They Should Hate Theirself’: Doctor Says Gender Transition Support Drives Youth Suicide)
“I am a singer, songwriter, and transgender activist. I started when I was 13,” Cassata said. “We need to do everything we can right now to ensure that transgender youth get the care they need and deserve.
“Exactly,” Levin replied.
Cassata argued that the regret rate for heterosexual surgery is 1% and said it needs to be at the center of the surgical conversation.
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“I’m 29 now, but when I was 14 I knew I needed upper surgery to stay alive. I was very depressed. And I had to wait until I was 18 to have the surgery,” Casata said. “For most people, waiting is impossible and it is a real threat to someone’s life.”
Cassata sang a song encouraging transgender people who feel threatened by restrictions on heterosexual medical practice.
“This song has become my anthem,” Cassata told Levine. “And it speaks to my growing up experience
I was transgender and activist, and when I was 15, I joined Larry King’s activism and gave public speaking to educate the public. “
“They asked me to tell you your story. Now tell me one thing you wish you knew. All the wisdom you’ve learned from today’s marches and pride parades,” sang Cassata. . “How did you hold out so long when the law attacked you?” What about this law? Will my family accept it? Will they give me a push? Wait, wait, you belong, you belong. I used to be scared just like you. And the more you stay true, the easier things get. That’s what people like us get used to. “
Levine echoed Cassata’s remarks throughout the interview, praising the Biden administration for embracing Pride Month and promoting the LGBT cause.
“Congratulations on Pride Month,” Levine said. Happy Summer of Pride. Hosting Pride as a celebration of the LGBTQI+ community to recognize how far we’ve come and how much work we’ve done. It’s very important to recognize what you’re leaving behind.”
HHS did not respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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