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Missouri Closes Trans Health Clinic, Taking Page Out of Anti-Abortion Playbook
Missouri's restriction on clinics serving trans youth bears a striking resemblance to liability laws targeting abortion.

Kansas Librarians Sue After Being Fired for Displaying Rainbow Autism Symbol
The display featured two rainbow images for autism awareness.

Federal Judge Refuses to Lift Restrictions on Trans Adult Care in Florida
The law creates significant barriers for transgender adults to access hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries.

First Randomized Clinical Trial Confirms Benefits of Gender-Affirming Care
A study affirms that gender-affirming care significantly reduces suicidality and depression in transgender individuals.

New Poll Shows Massive Public Backlash To Anti-LGBTQ School Policies
The numbers show GOP policies like book bans, sports discrimination, and Don't Say Gay bills are wildly unpopular.

Canada Issues Travel Advisory for Its LGBTQ Residents Visiting the US
The warning was prompted by state laws including bans on drag shows and gender-affirming care.

Texas Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Block Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care
The coalition which sought to block the ban issued a statement on Thursday declaring that "the fight is far from over."

TN Prosecutor Threatens Pride Event With Enforcement of Blocked Anti-Drag Law
The Blount County district attorney says he can enforce the ban even though a judge ruled it unconstitutional.

California Attorney General Sues School District Over Anti-Trans Policies
The new policies violate "state laws safeguarding" student rights, state Attorney General Robert Bonta said.

Judge Allows Gender-Affirming Care Ban to Go Into Effect in Missouri
“This law will harm transgender Missourians,” the ACLU said in a statement.

Texas Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care Will Go Into Effect Amid Legal Battle
The ban will go into effect Sept. 1 as it awaits review by the Texas Supreme Court, blocking health care for trans kids.

Florida Board of Education Imposes Strict Anti-Trans Bathroom Disciplinary Rules
The new rules will require the termination of any employee who twice violates the anti-trans bathroom law.

Members of Largest Blind-Led Org in US Call for Moving 2024 Conference From FL
An open letter signed by National Federation of the Blind members and allies cited safety concerns for LGBTQ+ attendees.