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3 Hospitals Under Investigation for Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Youth
Children’s hospitals in Washington State, Colorado, and Minnesota face federal scrutiny for care that is legal.
Trans Sports Ban Gains Enough Signatures to Appear on Washington State Ballot
High school student athletes would be subject to genital inspections if voters approve the anti-transgender initiative.
In the Face of Anti-Trans Escalation, We Need More Than Legal Strategies
The swiftness with which Trump dismantled decades of meager, hard-fought protections exposed the limits of legal work.
Queer and Trans People Were Under Attack in 2025. Here’s How We Fought Back.
From ICE jails to public libraries to Instagram, queer and trans people battled fascism on every front this year.
19 States and DC Are Suing to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
The lawsuit challenges a Health and Human Services declaration last week that bars providers from Medicare and Medicaid.
Group Offers Guidance to Help Keep Getting Care After New Trump Anti-Trans Rule
Organizations like the Trans Youth Emergency Project will be essential in navigating a rapidly shrinking care landscape.
NC County Board Dissolves Library Panel Over Refusal to Ban Trans Book
The action by county commissioners “shows a blatant disregard for the expertise of librarians,” one critic said.
Trump Administration Announces New Rules Targeting Care for Transgender Youth
The move is part of a larger push from the Department of Health and Human Services to restrict gender-affirming care.
Rep. Sarah McBride Condemns Republicans’ Upcoming Anti-Trans Votes
One bill proposes a national felony ban on trans youth health care, another aims to bar Medicaid from covering care.
Trump Admin Leaves Data About Trans People Out of Prison Sexual Violence Reports
This comes just days after a DOJ memo revealed plans to dismantle prison rape protections for trans and intersex people.
New Florida Bill Would Protect Anti-Trans Discrimination in the Workplace
The bill’s “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” provisions would also have sweeping consequences for hospitals and health agencies.
OU Criticized for Suspending Trans TA After Student Claims Christian Persecution
Religious beliefs do not “entitle any student to a certain grade on an assignment,” the OU grad student union said.
DOJ Plans to End Sexual Violence Protections for Incarcerated LGBTQIA+ People
The proposed changes would impact many adult prisons and jails, juvenile facilities, and halfway houses.