A gay doctor who is one of Louisiana’s only specialist paediatric cardiologists has left the state after the introduction of a Don’t Say Gay copycat bill and a ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.

Jake Kleinmahon, who was one of just three doctors specialising in heart transplants for children in Louisiana, chose to leave the state with his family, as they no longer felt safe.

Kleinmahon met and fell in love with his husband Tom in New Orleans, and the couple expected remain in Louisiana, even after retirement. However, he told CNN that the state’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation made him and his family feel unwelcome and that he ultimately “didn’t have a choice”.

  • Vuraniute@thelemmy.club
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    1 year ago

    something is better than nothing, also I’m not American and this is how stuff works here, with more than two parties, arguably more democratic but whatever ¯_(ツ)_/¯

    ps: not looking to get into a political debate.

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      1 year ago

      What are we referring to as “nothing”? Because what we currently have is not “nothing”.

      And don’t comment on politics if you don’t want to “debate” (because nothing is a discussion, we only debate) or leave that little “tag” out of the comment because nobody actually cares if you respond or not? You’re not that special, kid.