Daily newsletter 12/19

➡️ Donald Trump’s FDA has sent warning letters to nearly a dozen companies that sell chest binders, claiming they have “misbranded” medical devices. Meanwhile, a health policy expert from the Biden administration tells The Advocate that RFK Jr. is asserting authority he does not have to ban trans youth healthcare, and Rep. Sarah McBride lobbied a handful of Republicans to vote against a similar effort in Congress. We also take a look at the anti-LGBTQ+ record of New York Archbishop Dolan as he retires, and say goodbye to Bowen Yang ’s epic run on Saturday Night Live . Until tomorrow, Christine Linnell Social media manager, The Advocate Trump's FDA sends warning letters to companies selling chest binders Trump's FDA claims that companies selling chest binders have "misbranded" medical devices. Health policy expert to RFK Jr.: You can't ban trans youth care this way “They are trying to do something that CMS simply isn’t empowered to do,” a former senior Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services official from the Biden administration told The Advocate. Sarah McBride knew some Democrats would betray trans people, so she lobbied Republicans Sarah McBride successfully lobbied a handful of Republicans to vote against a ban on gender-affirming care for youth. Notorious anti-LGBTQ+ New York Archbishop Dolan retires — here are his worst moments Cardinal Timothy Dolan had a long record of homophobia and transphobia. His successor, Ronald Hicks, has a mixed record on LGBTQ+ issues, but some Catholic activists are hopeful. Bowen Yang to leave SNL after Ariana Grande and Cher episode The comedian returned for his eighth season on Saturday Night Live , but decided to depart NBC's sketch comedy series after this weekend's episode. Can we count on you to support LGBTQ+ journalism? Your valued gift will help continue our legacy — at a critical time in our history. Subscribe to The Advocate / Out Magazine for the holidays! For a limited time, start your subscription next year for just $6.00 .