Kate Sosin

Kate Sosin is a LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, focusing on transgender rights, incarceration, politics and public policy.

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LGBTQ Rights

Trump’s Day 1 Anti-LGBTQ Orders Will Likely Run Into Legal Trouble

Executive orders typically direct federal agencies to begin changing their policies — and can be challenged in court.

By: Orion Rummler &; Kate Sosin ,; The19th

January 21, 2025

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LGBTQ Rights

A Coalition of Faith Groups Is Banding Together to Protect Pride Events

More than 120 groups will fan out across 50 events this June to deescalate extremist protests from hate groups.

By: Kate Sosin ,; The19th

June 19, 2024

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LGBTQ Rights

Testosterone Access Could Be Limited as COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends

Options for patients in “care deserts” to remotely access gender-affirming care may soon dwindle.

By: Kate Sosin ,; The19th

May 7, 2023

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Prisons & Policing

Biden Administration Has No Plan for Monkeypox Vaccine Access in Prisons

Jails and prisons could be high-risk spaces, but so far, proactive vaccinations aren't available.

By: Kate Sosin ,; The19th

August 16, 2022

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LGBTQ Rights

Oklahoma Custody Battle Could Set Dangerous Precedent for LGBTQ Parental Rights

A lesbian mom was removed from her son's birth certificate in a case that could threaten LGBTQ parental rights.

By: Sara Luterman &; Kate Sosin ,; The19th

May 22, 2022

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LGBTQ Rights

“Don’t Say Gay” Bills Aren’t New. Some States Have Had Them for Decades.

At least 20 states have introduced “Don’t Say Gay” laws this year. Oklahoma passed the nation's first in 1987.

By: Kate Sosin ,; The19th

April 23, 2022

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LGBTQ Rights

ACLU and Lambda Sue Texas to Prevent Investigations of Families With Trans Kids

Advocacy groups are taking legal action in response to state officials' anti-trans attacks.

By: Orion Rummler &; Kate Sosin ,; The19th

March 2, 2022

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LGBTQ Rights

Texas Families With Trans Kids Are Wondering If They Should Leave the State

The Texas attorney general's directive threatens families' right to seek gender-affirming care for their trans children.

By: Kate Sosin ,; The19th

February 25, 2022

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Prisons & Policing

North Carolina Prison Has Ignored Woman’s Pleas for Gender-Affirming Surgery

Trans people behind bars are being denied what experts agree is medically necessary care.

By: Kate Sosin ,; The19th

November 19, 2021

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LGBTQ Rights

The Vast Majority of Anti-Trans Legislation Excludes the Word “Transgender”

The language of this legislation serves to deny trans kids' existence even as it affects what they can and cannot do.

By: Orion Rummler &; Kate Sosin ,; The19th

November 12, 2021

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