FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2025
Media Contact: media@sageusa.org
NEW YORK, NY — “As an organization that advocates for the well-being and rights of older LGBTQ+ people, we are deeply saddened by the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on essential healthcare for transgender youth,” said SAGE CEO Michael Adams. “Families and doctors — not politicians — should be making these critically important healthcare decisions.”
Transgender elders — and our broader LGBTQ+ community — know that access to quality healthcare without discrimination is essential to living a full and healthy life. We’ve learned that our rights are never guaranteed — they must be fought for and protected, again and again. SAGE will never stop advocating for policies and protections that ensure that all LGBTQ+ people, young and old, can access the care they need to live with dignity and autonomy.
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ABOUT SAGE
At SAGE, we envision a world where LGBTQ+ elders are valued, have limitless opportunities, and thrive. Since 1978, we have led the way in advocating for policies, services, and resources that empower LGBTQ+ elders to live openly and authentically. Our dedicated team members work nationally and globally to protect our rights, build health and longevity, and preserve the vibrancy of our community as we age. Each one of us has a place to create a bright and vibrant future for the LGBTQ+ community as each one of us lights the way for the next generation to follow. Learn more at sageusa.org.
