While Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed numerous pro-LGBTQ bills, two vetoes stand out. One would have expanded PrEP access, while the other would have helped transgender people. We condemn both vetoes because the Golden State is trying to reduce HIV transmissions and trans people’s access to medication is under threat by the federal government, which has successfully blocked several medical centers from providing gender-affirming care.   PREP BILL Assembly Bill 554 was known as the PrEPARE Act, short for Protecting Rights, Expanding Prevention, and Advancing Reimbursement for Equity. As we reported, gay Assemblymember Mark González (D-Los Angeles) had authored it to ensure patients can access HIV prevention medications as part of their pharmacy benefits offered to them under their hea

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