The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule in United States v. Skrmetti, a pivotal case challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The outcome will have a direct impact on LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare access, and parental rights—not just in Tennessee, but here in Nebraska and across the country. Here’s what you need to know, and why it matters.

When the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to reinstate its ban on transgender military service, it didn’t just impact policy—it sent a message. A message that some Americans are still being told they don’t belong, even when they’re willing to serve. This post unpacks the ruling, what it means, and why we can’t let doubt—or discrimination—become the loudest voice in the room.