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Activists Promise Action After Florida Legislature Passes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
“If this passes, there will be protests everywhere,” one activist said.
500 Students Walk Out of Florida School in Protest Against “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Experts predict disastrous outcomes for LGBTQ students in the state, now that the legislation has passed.
Ukrainian Activist: War Brings Rise in Sexual Violence and Anti-Trans Oppression
Many trans Ukrainians face passport-related barriers to fleeing the country.
Citing Abbott’s Order, Texas Children’s Hospital Halts Gender-Affirming Care
One critic of the move said the hospital should stand up to Abbott “instead of bowing down and harming” patients.
Texas College Protesters Shut Down Event for Anti-Trans Candidate Jeff Younger
Younger lost custody of his trans daughter in 2019, partly over his refusal to recognize her gender.
Texas Judge Blocks State-Run Investigation Into Family With Transgender Teen
The judge's order doesn't halt all such investigations, but a hearing on doing so is set to take place next week.
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.
Texas Is Already Investigating Families With Trans Kids, Lawsuit Shows
GOP Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state departments to investigate children who may be getting gender-affirming care.
Texas Attacks Don’t Change the Law, But They Still Endanger Trans Youth
Trans health care remains legal in Texas. But what people think the law says matters.
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.